Helen was born in Minnesota and moved to Sandy during her high school years. She graduated from the class of 1948.
In 1951, Helen married Jim Morgan. The couple lived in Gresham in a home that was built for them on the Morgan farm. Jim preceded Helen in death in 2014, and it was at that time Helen moved from the family home into an adult care home. Jim and Helen were married 63 years.
Helen worked at First Farwest Insurance in Portland until taking early retirement. She then helped her husband on the farm, spending many hours moving irrigation pipe, working in the nursery stock and keeping up the yard.
Jim and Shorty enjoyed traveling with friends to Hawaii, Branson, Missouri and Disneyland. Helen volunteered several years at Albertina Kerr Center and was a past member of the Powell Valley Garden Club.
She will be greatly missed and remembered as “The Friendly Neighbor”, always happy and willing to help others.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Dori of Troutdale.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 2:00 until 5:00 at Oral Hull Foundation in Sandy – 43233 SE Oral Hull Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.