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1930 - 2008
Age: 77
WALDO, Helen R.
Paw Paw
Helen passed away Tuesday morning, March 25, 2008 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo. Helen was born September 2, 1930 in Martin, MI the daughter of the late Vern and Jessie (Jordan) Carpenter. Helen was a cook at Billy Cs and the Van Buren County Sheriff Department for many years and retired from full time employment in 1994 and continued to work part time until December 2007. She loved gardening, flowers and the sunshine. She was preceded in death by 6 sisters, Bernice Hazen, Bertha Washburn, Gerry Demereck, Ilean Middleton, LaVerna Carpenter and Betty Jane Carpenter; 2 brothers Bud and Jimmy Carpenter; her childrens father, Glen Waldo. Surviving are a son, Robert Glen (Sherry) Waldo of Paw Paw; 5 daughters, Kathleen (Steven) Crow of Climax, Colleen (Ervin) Pedersen of Paw Paw, Patricia Ann Gifford of Medina, OH, Christine (Robert) Thomson of Fairport, NY and Shannon (John) Sankey of Grand Blanc, MI; 13 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Bill Carpenter of Portalas, NM; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Saturday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. As per Helens request there will be no services, so please come to the visitation and share stories of Helens life. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice. |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Chris (Graham) Evans
cevans01@sbcglobal.net
Friday March 28, 2008 at
3:18 PM
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I just learned of Momma Waldo's death. She was one of my favorite people. We had a lot of fun together as neighbors. I'm sure all you kids will miss her. She always had a smile for you and very upbeat. My love to all the family, our family sends our prayers to all of you.
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Rigina Monk (Bonarski)
navin8tor@comcast.net
Friday March 28, 2008 at
2:02 AM
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Helen Waldo was the first adult to ever throw her arms around me and say "I love you".
She gave me hope that I would have a better life in the future, and for that, I thank her. I held onto that hope and made my life a happy one.
She put up with my teenage angst and arrogance, always with a smile, a glass of Lambrusco and a smoke. I loved her like a Mother and will always remember and cherish her.
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Laurel Sherburn
Thursday March 27, 2008 at
8:45 PM
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Just want to let the family know how sorry I am to hear of Helen's death. I've known most of you for several years, do to driving you on the school bus. Your mom was a wonderful lady, always had you out for the bus on time. When ever I ran into her in a store, she was always friendly and happy to relate what all the family was doing. She was a lady always with a smile for me. God Bless each and every one of you.
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Nan Decker
nanu890@hotmail.com
Thursday March 27, 2008 at
6:18 PM
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I am very sorry to hear of Helen's passing. I had the pleasure of running into her a couple of years ago and we had a nice long chat about what we had been doing the last 20 years. I'm glad that I got to see and talk to her again. Lots of memories. My condolences to family and friends. Nan
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Amy Post-Sheriff's Office
Wednesday March 26, 2008 at
12:45 PM
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Miss Helen was such a sweet lady, she will truly be missed by all of us here at the Sheriff's office in Corrections. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Sabrina Streit
Wednesday March 26, 2008 at
8:54 AM
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Ms. Helen will be greatly missed here at VBCSO. I looked forward to seeing her wonderful smile and the influence of the positive attitude that she brought with her everyday that she was here with us. My thoughts and prayers are with all during this very difficult time.
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John Sennett
Tuesday March 25, 2008 at
12:46 PM
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I met Helen last summer at Bob and Christine's cottage. She was a very nice lady that fit in with the rest of us like family. Our thoughts are with you.
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