GILBERT, Helen Ruth

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, Published Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Helen Ruth Gilbert passed away May 22, 2010 in Lake Havasu City at the age of 92. She was born to James and Fannie May (Hern) Wilson Jan. 21, 1918, in Huntsville, Mo. Helen married her best friend, Stanley Gilbert, in 1958 and together they made Lake Havasu City their home 23 years ago from Ontario, Calif. She worked for McDonald Department Store in Pomona, Calif., for 10 years. While residing in California, she was a very active member with the First Christian Church in Pomona. Helen enjoyed playing cards, doing community service work, and sewing. She belonged to TOPS, Chi Rho Chapter of E.S.A. International, and the Hospital Auxiliary. Helen’s love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will live on forever with all of them. She leaves behind her beloved children, Pat (Lloyd) Wells, of Lake Havasu City, Joanne (Tom) Del Nero, of Etiwanda, Calif.; grandchildren, Scott (Sherry) Wells, Dean (Susan) Wells, Jim (Vanessa) Del Nero, Ryan Del Nero, Kelsey Del Nero, Nancy Valletta, Diane (Brian) Collins and Eric (Michelle) Gilbert; great-grandchildren, Ben, Lacey, Eli, Jeana, Tim, Stephanie, Izzy, Leah, Michael, Lisa and Brian and great great-grandchildren, Lily, Bailey, Dillon and Caley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Stanley Gilbert. A visitation will be Friday, 2 p.m. at Lietz-Fraze Chapel. Following the visitation, funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. with Pastor Mike Moorhead offering words of comfort and inspiration. Burial will take place at Forest Lawn in Covina, Calif. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen’s name to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.