Helen Elizabeth (Smith) Milne |
| Posted 2018-08-01 by mhenderson |
| Published in Today's News Herald on July 29, 2018 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Helen Elizabeth Milne died in her home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona on June 26th, 2018 after a short illness. She was 99 years old. A memorial and celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, August 11th at 2:00 at the Lake Havasu City Senior Center. She will be interred at the Loudonville, Ohio cemetery on August 15th. The daughter of Walter and Mae Smith, she was born in Ashland County, March 5, 1919. She grew up on the family farm, in charge of baking the daily bread at the age of 7, standing on a chair to do her chores. Helen was very proud of her service in WWII. She married Howard R. Bowman and moved from Ohio to Alameda, Ca. Petite and unassuming, Helen was perfect for the job ofundercover security at the local department store. She loved animals and had many pets including birds which she sold to traveling circuses, a raccoon, and a ferret. She and Howard eventually retired to Lake Havasu City in 1974. They were original members of the Lake Havasu Gem and Mineral Society. Following Howard's death, Helen married her long-time friend and fellow rock hound Leonard Milne. Together they shared their love of gems and minerals, travel, cards, music and good friends for over 18 years. Leonard passed in 2005. Helen was an avid quilter and jewelry maker, much to the delight of all those who benefitted from her exceptional talents. Helen continued to participate in the community playing bunco at the Senior Center and attending meetings and events of the Gem and Mineral Society. She was also a member of the Republican Women's Society and the Lake Havasu Historical Society. She is survived by her cousin Maxine Stafford, nieces Virginia Mosher (Fred) and Rose Schulson (Ron), nephew Stuart Smith (Julianne) and their families, and stepsons Steve Milne (Bonny) and Larry Milne (Vicki) and their families. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Virginia Smith, Frances Stafford, Herschel Smith, Kenneth Smith, Walter Smith and husbands Howard Bowman and Leonard Milne. Read Less |
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