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Helen Sargent Obituary
Helen Johnston Sargent, 70 years old, died peacefully at home on January 31st, 2015, in Westlake Village, California. She was born on July 12, 1944, in Mobile, Alabama.
After graduating the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa) in 1966, she moved to New York City where she worked for Oppenheimer and Co., becoming one of the first women at that firm to earn her Series 7 brokerage license. In 1973, she and her husband moved to Los Angeles, where she became involved with the Junior League of Los Angeles, as well as Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles, later serving as President. Helen also volunteered a great deal of her time to Villa Esperanza, a Thousand Oaks based non-profit organization devoted to the care and education of a diverse disabled population. Helen and her husband were founding members of the Church of the Epiphany, located in Oak Park, California. Helen was highlighted in a nationally syndicated newspaper article for founding the church's unique Biblical Garden.
In 1997, Helen started a company, TEAM TOURS, to provide guided tours around Los Angeles. She later developed the company into a full-service travel company, specializing in foreign tours and luxury cruises.Family and friends recall Helen's Southern charm and hospitality, great warmth and wide array of friends, genuine enthusiasm for her lifelong projects, including art and music appreciation, travel, collecting, Scottish heritage, personal fitness and a deep dedication to living a full, giving, Christian life.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Philip Thomas Sargent, of Westlake Village, and her three children, John H. Sargent and wife Heather, Lydia Sargent Jain and husband Somil, and Bradford G. Sargent and wife Melissa Hatcher, as well as five grandchildren.Helen will be interred at the Sargent family burial plot in Nashua, NH.
Services will be held at The Church of the Epiphany, Oak Park, CA, at 11 am on Saturday, February 7th, with a reception immediately following at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Church of the Epiphany Biblical Garden, 5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park, CA 91377.
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Judy Mack
March 16, 2015
Even though I had known Helen for five or six years, I considered her a dear friend. We were in SE Asia at the end of January so I only recently learned she has gone to that better life. Her wonderful sense of humor, her help in planning the trip for the Boards of Dumbarton House and George Mason Plantation of the NSCDA and shared luncheons will remain happy memories of a lovely, lovely lady.
February 20, 2015
With deepest sympathy,
Jennifer Sproch
February 6, 2015
I am Sandy Whelpley's niece. I spent a brief time living close to Westlake Village and got to know Helen. She was the kind of woman that was a great mentor! What an amazing energy she had! I am so sad to hear of her passing.
James & Christina Lindauer
February 5, 2015
May God's perpetual light shine upon you, dear Helen. With great fondness, Jim & Chris Lindauer
Nancy Krasn Gumbiner
February 5, 2015
My deepest condolences. My sister Mary Krasn informed me of Helen's passing. I remember good times with her and Tom on Aldbury Court with my parents, Reuben and Betsy, may they rest in peace. Helen was lovely, so sorry for your loss.
G
February 5, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you at this time of sorrow. Acts 17 : 27.
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