Chatfield, Helen L

Birth Name Chatfield, Helen L
Gender female
Age at Death 80 years, 10 months, 8 days

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Helen L. Kuipers, 80, of Scio passed away peacefully Thursday at her home after a prolonged illness.

She was born and raised near Elk City, the eldest of three children. She made her home in Scio with her husband, Henry, for more than 63 years. She was a kind and generous woman who shared whatever she had with those in need.

She was a founding member of Scio's charitable organization the Munker's Club. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing and shared that knowledge with Linn County residents through the Linn County Extension Service. She was a gifted seamstress who produced numerous pieced quilts and wall hangings.

Helen is survived by her husband, Henry of Scio; sons Steven Kuipers and wife Miriam of Albany, and Loren Kuipers and wife Deborah of Scio; daughters Sharon Hedricks of Salem and Catherine David of Scio; brother James Chatfield of Stayton; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Pat Gholson.

A visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Weddle Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Stayton with a graveside service to follow at Miller Cemetery in Scio. A reception will follow at the Mennonite Church in Scio.

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Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 29 February 1928 Elk City, Lincoln Co., Oregon, USA    
Death 8 January 2009 Scio, Linn Co., Oregon, USA    
Burial   Miller Cmtry., Scio, Linn Co., Oregon, USA    
Census 1930 Gleneden Beach, Lincoln Co., Oregon, USA    
Census 1940 Elk City, Lincoln Co., Oregon, USA    

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Chatfield, Edward E3 May 190416 July 1983
Mother Davenport, Alice D2 May 190917 October 1991
         Chatfield, Helen L 29 February 1928 8 January 2009
    Sister     Chatfield, Patricia 8 January 1931 17 May 2008
    Brother     Chatfield, James about 1933

Families

Family of Kuipers, Henry C and Chatfield, Helen L

Married Husband Kuipers, Henry C ( * 22 September 1919 + after 2008 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 1945 USA    
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Kuipers, Steven
Kuipers, Loren
Kuipers, Sharon
Kuipers, Catherine
  Attributes
Type Value Notes Sources
_UID EADF0C9ADB5C1642A3EDB37D9602BFD6EB79
 

Attributes

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