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Helen Lorrene Galbraith Leith

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Birth	:	4 Sep 1921 Albert City, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 2018 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fairfield Cemetery, Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7783012, -94.9692001
Description	:	Helen Lorrene Leith, 97, passed away October 6, 2018. Helen was born September 4th, 1921 to Fay and Edna (Hammen) Galbraith of Albert City, Iowa. She was the second of three daughters. Helen graduated from Albert City High School in 1940. Helen married James Leith September 16th, 1944. They lived in Ames, Iowa while Jim pursued his undergraduate degree. While in Ames, Helen worked for AT & T as a phone operator. They also lived in Webb and at Lost Island Lake for several years before moving to Madison, Wisconsin in 1959 so... Read More	Helen Lorrene Leith, 97, passed away October 6, 2018. Helen was born September 4th, 1921 to Fay and Edna (Hammen) Galbraith of Albert City, Iowa. She was the second of three daughters. Helen graduated from Albert City High School in 1940. Helen married James Leith September 16th, 1944. They lived in Ames, Iowa while Jim pursued his undergraduate degree. While in Ames, Helen worked for AT & T as a phone operator. They also lived in Webb and at Lost Island Lake for several years before moving to Madison, Wisconsin in 1959 so Jim could attend graduate school at the University of Wisconsin. In 1960, they moved to Spencer, Iowa. Helen was a homemaker after leaving Ames. She was an excellent cook. Helen spent many hours canning vegetables Jim grew in their garden. Helen loved spending time with her family. She adored her grandchildren and great granddaughter.. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include her daughter, Susan (Damon) Lamb of Prescott Valley, Arizona, three grandsons, Joel (Tina Hsu) Lamb, Seattle, Washington, Justin Lamb, Albuquerque, New Mexico, David (Rachel) Leith, Portland, Oregon and a great-granddaughter, June Aurora Lamb along with beloved nieces, nephews and other family members. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, two daughters; Patricia (infant) and Sandra Leith, her parents, Fay and Edna Galbraith and two sisters, Lois Benna and Norma Jean Galbraith. Helen was a resident at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer at the time of her death. The family wishes to express gratitude to the staff at St. Luke Lutheran Home and the caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care for their wonderful care of Helen during the last years of her life. A celebration of her life and private family service will occur at a later date. Ashes will be returned to rest beside her husband in Fairfield Cemetery at Albert City. The family requests, if desired, donations be made in Helen’s name to the Palo Alto Conservation Fund (Lost Island Nature Center), P.O. Box 417 Ruthven, Iowa 51358. A Celebration of her life and private family service will occur at a later date. Fairfield Cemetery Albert City, Iowa Warner Funeral Homes & Crematory

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Where is Helen Lorrene Galbraith Leith's memorial?
Helen Lorrene Galbraith Leith's memorial is located at: Fairfield Cemetery, Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did Helen Lorrene Galbraith Leith death?
Helen Lorrene Galbraith Leith death on 6 Oct 2018 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Helen Lorrene Galbraith Leith's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7783012
Longitude: -94.9692001

Family Members:

Parent

Fay Alexander Galbraith

(1892 - 1982)

Edna Marie Hammen Galbraith

(1898 - 1985)

Spouse

James Meredith Leith

(1920 - 1987)

Siblings

Lois Galbraith Benna

(1919 - 1960)

Norma Jean Galbraith

(1927 - 1995)

Children

Patricia Ann Leith

(1946 - 1946)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fairfield Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7783012, -94.9692001

2. Smith Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8142014, -94.9925003

3. Garton Family Cemetery
Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8297000, -94.9334500

4. Marshall Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

5. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Albert City, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7200920, -94.9947630

6. Poland Township Cemetery
Marathon, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8610992, -94.9916992

7. Saint Johns Church Of Christ Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7108002, -95.0428009

8. Swan Lake Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8511009, -94.8925018

9. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7136002, -95.0650024

10. Calvary Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8403015, -94.8368988

11. Laurens Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -94.8330994

12. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7413000, -95.1282000

13. Dover Township Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

14. Varina Cemetery
Newell Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539993, -94.9339981

15. Saint Columbkilles Cemetery
Varina, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6467018, -94.8443985

16. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8883018, -95.1324997

17. Newell Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6123800, -94.9994800

18. Lone Tree Cemetery
Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8819008, -95.1492004

19. Osborn Cemetery
Webb, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9346918, -95.0608244

20. Newell Catholic Prairie Cemetery
Newell, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6144000, -95.0328000

21. Burr Oak Cemetery
Herdland Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9235992, -95.0907974

22. Garfield Township Cemetery
Webb, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9538994, -94.9392014

23. Little Sioux Valley Cemetery
Rembrandt, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -95.2074966

24. Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6470000, -95.1660000