Helen Janice Tishken, 96, widow of the late Harold G. Tishken of Merritt Island, Florida, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 in Bloomfield Township, Michigan while on vacation for a family reunion. Born in Detroit, MI, Helen and Harold resided in Southfield and Bloomfield Township where they raised their family. The Tishkens retired to Cocoa, FL in 1975, later settling on Merritt Island. Helen was an active member of her local newcomer group. Survivors include Roger Tishken (Catherine), Dennis Tishken, Cynthia Price (David), Keith Tishken (Eileen); six grandchildren, Taryn, Lynsey and Tyler Price, Ryan Tishken, William and Caroline...
Helen Janice Tishken, 96, widow of the late Harold G. Tishken of Merritt Island, Florida, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 in Bloomfield Township, Michigan while on vacation for a family reunion.
Born in Detroit, MI, Helen and Harold resided in Southfield and Bloomfield Township where they raised their family. The Tishkens retired to Cocoa, FL in 1975, later settling on Merritt Island. Helen was an active member of her local newcomer group.
Survivors include Roger Tishken (Catherine), Dennis Tishken, Cynthia Price (David), Keith Tishken (Eileen); six grandchildren, Taryn, Lynsey and Tyler Price, Ryan Tishken, William and Caroline Tishken.
She was preceded in death by siblings, Stanley Janice, Wandy Rutt, Victoria Thompson and Constance Hunt.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM, Saturday, July 28th, at Florida Memorial Gardens, 5950 U.S. 1, Rockledge, FL. The family will receive friends from 2:30-3:00 PM at the funeral home. A reception will be held immediately following the service. Family and friends are encouraged to attend.
In lieu of flowers, Donations in her memory can be made to the charity of your choice .
.Published in FLORIDA TODAY on July 26, 2012