Helen Barbara McAllister

Helen was born Nov 18, 1938 in Dayton OH to Martin C. and Helen (Fabing) Dugan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. McAllister, brother, Martin C. Dugan, Jr., and sister, Sally Dugan.

She is survived by three daughters: Catherine Sumner (Robert), Diane Melvin (Chris), and Susan McAllister-Weidenbach (Lee); five grandchildren: Jessica Sumner of Cleveland, Lindsay Mullen (Brandon) of Colorado Springs CO, Tim Melvin (Tasia) of Dallas GA, Matthew Melvin (Jen), and Claudia McAllister-Peterson of Indianapolis IN; great-grandson Ezra Burk of Versailles; a sister, Margaret Jean Gray, sisters-in-law Bridie Carr of Boston, MA and Janet Dugan of Dayton, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Helen graduated from Julienne HS, class of 1957, and worked at McCall’s prior to marrying Tom on Oct 7, 1961. They started married life in Fort Bliss TX and lived in Fort Meade MD before returning home to Dayton. She was employed as an office manager in support of H&R Block, Dr. Keith Peh, and C&D Property Management, Inc. She enjoyed collecting Precious Moments figurines, Longaberger baskets, and was a fan of Richard Simmons. Helen volunteered as a lunchroom aide at St. Luke Elementary and Carroll High School and was an active member of the Carroll Band Parents. She also served on the Bereavement Committee at St. Luke Parish. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Beavercreek Memorial Unit 763, serving as Secretary and Poppy Chairperson for many years. Helen enjoyed bingo, story time, and crafts with friends at Traditions. Thank you to the residents and staff at Traditions for the loving care you showed Helen during her nearly 7 years as a resident, and especially over the last few weeks.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Mon, Oct 16 at St. Luke Catholic Church, 1440 N. Fairfield Rd. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 2-4 pm Sun, Oct 15 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Condolences may be expressed to her family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s name to the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation, www.AlzheimersPrevention.org, or the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, www.mvhfoundation.org

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tobias-fh.com for the McAllister family.