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Helen V. Davies Mills

Birth	:	4 Nov 1915 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Death	:	7 Jun 2011 USA
Burial	:	Saint John Cemetery, Saint John, Whitman County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.0780983, -117.5350037
Plot	:	Sec. W
Description	:	Local paper St.John Community Current. Helen Mills, 96, long time St. John resident, passed away June 07, 2011. Helen was born November 4, 1915 in Portland, Ore. to Harold and Grace (Wilhelmi) Davies. She lived on a houseboat in the Willamette River until she was two years old and the family moved to Tacoma, Wash. After graduating from Lincoln High School she attended the College of Puget Sound and later Central Washington University where she pursued a degree in teaching. Her plans changed after meeting a CWU basketball player from St. John. She married Charles Woodrow "Woody" Mills at the... Read More	Local paper St.John Community Current. Helen Mills, 96, long time St. John resident, passed away June 07, 2011. Helen was born November 4, 1915 in Portland, Ore. to Harold and Grace (Wilhelmi) Davies. She lived on a houseboat in the Willamette River until she was two years old and the family moved to Tacoma, Wash. After graduating from Lincoln High School she attended the College of Puget Sound and later Central Washington University where she pursued a degree in teaching. Her plans changed after meeting a CWU basketball player from St. John. She married Charles Woodrow "Woody" Mills at the home of her parents in Tacoma on November 27, 1937. They moved to his family's farm near St. John where they lived and farmed their entire lives. She kept busy as a homemaker and mother and helped with many of the farming chores. She was affectionately known as the "egg lady" and had a regular Saturday route. Helen was a member of the St. John United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, the Wheatland Grange, Wednesday Club and a founding member of the St. John Saddle Club. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and liked to travel. Helen made scrapbooks for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren that have become treasured keepsakes. She loved spending time with her family and especially following her grandchildren in all their activities. She is survived by daughter Janna Nelsen and son Mac and his wife Karen Mills all of St. John; seven grandchildren, Mike Nelsen, Daryn Nelsen, Tom Nelsen, Joni Marsh, Holli Bafus, Rod Mills and Shani Hergert; nine great-grandchildren, Cassie Keys, Randi Nelsen, Devan Bafus, Marshall Bafus, Cooper Mills, Lance Mills, Riley Lamb, Ryan Mills and Danny Weber. She was preceded in death by her husband Woody in 1992, daughter Diana Lu Mills in 1970, sister Gretchen Maddox, a son-in-law Darrell Nelsen and a granddaughter-in-law Sally Mills. Funeral and graveside services were held June 13, 2011. The family suggests memorials be made to the St. John United Methodist Church or to donor's choice. On-line guest book is at www.bruningfuneralhome.com

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Helen V. Davies Mills's memorial is located at: Saint John Cemetery, Saint John, Whitman County, USA.
When did Helen V. Davies Mills death?
Helen V. Davies Mills death on 7 Jun 2011 in USA
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Latitude: 47.0780983
Longitude: -117.5350037

Family Members:

Spouse

Charles Woodrow “Woody” Mills

(1915 - 1992)

Children

Dianna Lu Mills

(1945 - 1970)

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