Helen R. (Standen) Postawko |
| Posted 2008-10-14 by Pat Wilson |
| POSTAWKO, Helen R. With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Helen R. Postawko, 92. Helen was born on Sept. 15, 1912 by Harry and Jennie Standen in West New York, New Jersey. She had four sisters and three brothers. She resided in the New York area for 32 yrs. While there, she owned her own business. She married James DILLON and gave birth to two beautiful daughters, Eileen and Peggy. In 1944, she moved to Carson City Nevada and married Leon POSTAWKO. They had a loving marriage that lasted 51 yrs until Leon's passing. While there, they were active members of St. Teresa's Church. She worked as an Executive Secretary for the Federal government and was also a realtor. In 1978, they moved to Sun City West, Arizona. They were members of Our Lady Of Lourdes Church and Johnson's Lawn Bowlers Club. They won several medals as partners in the Senior Olympics. On Sept. 26, 2004, Helen passed on at Hospice Family Care in Peoria Az. Helen was a devoted Catholic. She was a strong and independent woman who had great moral and religious character. Helen was predeceased by her parents Harry and Jennie STANDEN, siblings Nadeline Standen, Genevieve Rowand, Frances Harvey, Ruth Moore, Harry Standen, Edward Standen, husband Leon Postawko, children Eileen McKnight and Peggy Knox. She was survived by her brother John Standen, grandchildren Marilyn White, Joanne Chimeri, Jack McKnight, James McKnight, Craig Knox, Marcia Knudsen, great-grandchildren Julie and Ryan White, Jaclyn, Caroline, Gary and Billy Chimeri, John and Timothy McKnight, Danielle Wasyl, Christopher Knox, and David and Keegan Knudsen and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Camino Del Sol, 13738 Camino Del Sol in Sun City West. Service Our Lady Of Lourdes at 19002 N. 128th Ave., Sun City West. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004. |
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