Helen Marie Dow

Born Helen Marie Lachapelle on August 3, 1917, Helen was raised in a small “company” town in Upper Peninsula Michigan (The Town that Henry Ford Built). When the forest economy faltered, she moved to Milwaukee, WI, then to the Seattle, WA area. Helen enjoyed a long career in banking before finally retiring to become a “snowbird,” and traveling between her home in Marysville, WA and Mesa, AZ, where she excelled at tournament golf in the sun.

Helen arose as usual at 7:30am on December 19th, working on the Everett Herald’s crossword puzzle, followed by picking out a lovely color-coordinated outfit from her closet. She then read her current novel for a while, until she came to the last chapter. This was to be the last time that she would follow what had become her daily routine.

Helen was a beautiful woman; outwardly lovely to look at, and inwardly, with never a harsh word spoken of anyone. She will be missed by both her family, and many good friends. You all know who you are, for your tears will be staining this paper.

Helen was preceded in death by her Husband, C. Norman Dow in 1999. She is survived by her Daughter Donna Hill (Michael), Son James Darby (Sylvia), and Step-Daughter Carol Smith (Ralph). Grandchildren; Nicole Jacobsen (Michael), James Hill (Pam), Scott Lampman, Stephanie Cochran (Jim), and Teri Banks (David), in addition to Niece Cheryl Palmer (Rick), and Nephew Dick Lachapelle (Linda). Helen also leaves many adoring, and adorable, Great Grandchildren.