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Helen Ellis Rachett

Birth	:	3 Oct 1909 Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	21 Sep 2005 Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.5292015, -98.9321976
Description	:	Helen Ellis was born October 3, 1909 to Melvin and Ceba (Bailey) Ellis on the family farm where she grew up in Hiland Township south of St. Lawrence, SD. She attended the Hiland School and St. Lawrence High School and Wessington Springs Junior College. Her first teaching years were in Mt Vernon and Canton, SD. Helen received a bachelors degree from Northwestern University, in Chicago, ILL. With plans to continue her Master's Degree in Minneapolis, MN she visited her parents in St. Lawrence. While there, her sister Novella became quite ill. She remained in St. Lawrence to care for her sister's... Read More	Helen Ellis was born October 3, 1909 to Melvin and Ceba (Bailey) Ellis on the family farm where she grew up in Hiland Township south of St. Lawrence, SD. She attended the Hiland School and St. Lawrence High School and Wessington Springs Junior College. Her first teaching years were in Mt Vernon and Canton, SD. Helen received a bachelors degree from Northwestern University, in Chicago, ILL. With plans to continue her Master's Degree in Minneapolis, MN she visited her parents in St. Lawrence. While there, her sister Novella became quite ill. She remained in St. Lawrence to care for her sister's young family. Helen's remaining teaching years were in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she met Paul Rachett. Helen and Paul were married on December 23, 1958. After retiring, the couple moved to Ingram, Texas. Church was an important part of Helen's life. She volunteered at the church "Cottage Shop" until she lost most of her eye sight. Paul passed away suddenly in January 2005. At that time, Helen moved to Huron, SD to live with her nephew Cobbie Magness and his family. She recently moved into the Huron Nursing Home. Helen's earthly life ended Monday morning, September 19, 2005 in a Huron Care Center at the age of 95. Helen will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Novella Magness, Margaret Humphrey; three brothers; Norman, Richard (Dick) and Max.

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Where is Helen Ellis Rachett's memorial?
Helen Ellis Rachett's memorial is located at: Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA.
When did Helen Ellis Rachett death?
Helen Ellis Rachett death on 21 Sep 2005 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Helen Ellis Rachett's memorial?
Latitude: 44.5292015
Longitude: -98.9321976

Family Members:

Parent

Melvin Earl Ellis

(1878 - 1962)

Ceba M. Bailey Ellis

(1881 - 1969)

Siblings

Norman Stanley Ellis

(1902 - 1984)

Novella M. Ellis Magness

(1904 - 1995)

Richard K. Ellis

(1912 - 1966)

Max C. Ellis

(1915 - 1982)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 44.5292015, -98.9321976

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Coordinate: 44.7827988, -99.1097031

18. Sand Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

19. Garfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6622009, -98.5535965

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Coordinate: 44.2106018, -98.9056015

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