Helen Belle Rader was born Nov.12, 1919 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Pete and Zella Rader.
Helen married Harry Ritter in 1945 in Payette, Idaho.
The couple moved to Fresno, California where Helen became employed by the San Joaquin Power Company. Helen was a valued and responsible employee for many years. In 1970, Harry died suddenly while on a fishing trip.
Helen retired and moved to Oregon in 1990 bringing her mother Zella Bradshaw with her. Helen wanted to be closer to her twin sisters, Edith Copeland (Jim) and Ethel Johnson (LeRoy) in the Portland area. Her mother Zella, and her twin sisters preceded her in death.
Helen was a very independent, loyal, and organized person. She loved travelling and caring for her home. She remained in her Gresham home until 2014. After several falls, Helen needed more help and moved to an adult foster home in Gresham. She is survived by two nephews, Alan Johnson (Susan) of Arkansas, and Jim Copeland (Louella) of Washougal. Many thanks to Marianna Magda, her caregiver, and to Laurie Gaar Helen's dear friend.
