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Helen Caroline Warren
08/15/1915 — 12/11/2005
From Kent, WA, US | Born in Houston, Texas
Helen Caroline Warren
Helen Caroline Warren
August 15, 1915 - December 11, 2005
Born in Houston, Texas to Parents Benjamin Franklin Stanford, and Hedwig Caroline Romberg Stanford.
She was known lovingly by her nickname San-San, given to her by her grandson.
Helen attended Sam Houston High School, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in History from the University of Texas in 1939. She then completed a course as a Legal Secretary. After school, Helen joined the WWII war effort in the Womens Army Air Corps. She received an honorable discharge on August 5, 1945, and is a World War II veteran.
Helen was married to Thomas L Warren in Colorado Springs, Colorado on June 16, 1945. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas on June 7, 1985, and her sister Annie Laurie Murphy, who was laid to rest in May 2005. She is survived by her brother Walter Stanford and wife Sue of Corpus Christie, TX; son Arthur and wife Janet of Kent, WA; grandson Scott and wife Stacy of Phoenix, AZ; grandson Ken, wife Christine, and great-grandsons Aiden and Ryan of Federal Way, WA; grandson Brad of St Louis, MO. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was the one who throughout her career, supported her family.
Helen devoted her life to the service of others. As a Social Worker for the County of Los Angeles she spent much of her career in Aid to Needy Children. She retired from Los Angeles County, after 30 Years in 1979. After retirement, she and her husband moved to Richland, WA. While living in Richland, she held public office as the Precinct Committee Representative for her area and was very active in politics. After a stroke, she moved to Arbor Village in Kent, WA during September 2001.
Helen was a devoted member of the Episcopal Church, and was a Stephens Ministry Member for many years. As an altar guild member, she visited church members in hospitals and senior homes bringing flowers from the altar.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday 12/16/05, at St. James Episcopal Church, 24447 94th Ave. South, Kent, WA 98030, 253-852-4450.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday 12/17/05, where Helen will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, WA.
I.m sorry to hear of Helen’s death. I knew her in AAUW for many years, and enjoyed her company. She was a delightful person, always thinking about others. She was also very intellegent, and kept up on local and world events.
I’ve missed her these past few years, and am sorry that she is no longer with us.
Sending you my symphany for Helen, she was such a faithful member of All Saints church and we loved her very much,caring. Leuita
Well I never knew Helen, other than to say Hi at church, I was always impressed and awed by her “responsive” and somewhat tardy replies to the liturgy during church. I grew to love the freedom and sincerity of her response to God. It was humbling. To read her obituary gives life to the humble service that creates such a pure and expressive heart. Helen glorified God in her faithful and free response. Thank you Lord for her life and witness.
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Helen Caroline Warren