Helen was born April 19th, 1939 in Butte, Montana to Velva and Larkin Bunch. After graduating from Las Vegas High School, Helen attended Arizona State University earning a Master’s in elementary education. A former teacher who for more than 30 years, educated children in Mesa. During her last years, Helen happily enjoyed life with Alan Jacobsen. Having shared a love for reading, food, travel, animals, wine, family and faith they were true partners.
Also surviving are son, Scott (Kathy) Mara; daughter, Suzy (Mike) Stoffan; 2 stepdaughters, Shelley Brannan and Karen (Don) Wilson; brother, Ed (Mary Lou) Haynes; 6 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and her pal, Panda.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering on Saturday, August 10th at 10am at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park located at 6747 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, hov.org/donate or to PEO, donations.peointernational.org.