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EHLENFELDT, Helen A. (Age 96) –
Passed away July 30, 2017 in Davenport, WA her home. Helen was born December 6, 1920 in Reardan, WA to Clifford and Bertha (McClure) Palmer. She married Keith Ehlenfeldt on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939 in Davenport, WA. Helen is survived by two sons Bob Ehlenfeldt and Bill Ehlenfeldt and one daughter Trissie Sanguinet. She has five grandchildren Holly (Brian) Stockman, Amy Ehlenfeldt, Charles (Kara) Ehlenfeldt, Michelle (Rob) Hopp, Christine (Mark Downey) Sanguinet, and nine great grandchildren Ashleigh (Brady), Tyler, Kristopher, Megee, Michael, Cole, Joshua (Jessica), Rochelle and Megan. Extended family Ben (Julie) McBride and their children Morgan (Kurt), Amanda and Scott, Mary (Ron) Hollis and daughter Jennifer (Josh), Jay (Tracey) Sanguinet and their children Sean (Emily), Kyle, Jean and Trent. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Keith in 2002, son-in-law Jean Sanguinet, daughter-in-law Colleen Ehlenfeldt, grandchildren Michael Sanguinet and Annette Sanguinet McBride. She was a member of the Davenport-Edwall United Methodist Church, Lincoln County Historical Society. Helen was a nurse's aide when Lincoln Hospital first opened. She loved the work and her coworkers. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing her ukulele, singing for family and in the choir and dancing, but her family and friends were most important to her. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 3:00 PM at the Davenport-Edwall United Methodist Church, Davenport, WA with Pastor Lucas Boomsma, officiating. Interment will be held at the Mondovi Cemetery, Davenport, WA. Memorials may be made to the Davenport-United Methodist Church or to the Union Gospel Mission. Please sign the online guestbook at www.stratefuneralhome.com. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the Ehlenfeldt family.
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5 Entries
August 6, 2017
I got the privilege to get acquainted with Helen when I worked at Davenport Clinic. I have so enjoyed seeing her smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with Helen's family at this difficult time.
Hugh, Sandy and Lori Goin
August 4, 2017
My Mom loved Helen and all her family.
With our love and prayers,
The Mary McClure WETZLER family
August 4, 2017
Becky Anderson
Keith and Helen were such good friends to my mother and father, Laura and Ruben Ottmar. Helen had one of the best hearts of anyone I know, and would do anything to make life better for others. What a friend of Jesus she was! My prayers are with you all. Becky (Ottmar) Anderson, Newport, WA
August 4, 2017
Steve and Karen Brewster
We will truly miss seeing Helen in church every Sunday. Thank you for always getting her there. Her smile and wonderful sense of humor are what I will remember most. May your memories comfort you.
August 2, 2017
Nancy Whitney, Landon
Helen and her family were my neighbors and my first friends when I was a little girl. From that time, Helen has always called me Nanny and made me feel so loved. She was the epitome of patience, cheerfulness, kindness and she showed love to everyone. She was a very special woman!
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