Helen Denny

Our beloved Helen E. Denny, 82, of San Marcos, CA passed away of natural causes on March 17, 2011 in Austin, TX. Born in Potomac, IL to Ethel and Charles DeLong, she spent her youth in Illinois, Arizona and Colorado graduating from the University of Denver where she met her husband, Lawrence Erle Denny. She settled into a military life while raising two sons living in Italy, Venezuela, Virginia, Oklahoma, California, Colorado, New York, and Texas. After raising her family, she had a career with the U.S. Coast Guard living in Long Beach, CA. Following her retirement, she moved to San Marcos, CA where she loved tending to her roses, spending time with her granddaughters, reuniting with her sister Virginia, and being a loyal Dodger fan! She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, husband, and sister Ruth Sweeney.

She is survived by sons Don Denny and wife Stella of Austin, TX and Steven Denny and wife MaryAnne of Kansas City, MO.; grandchildren Lauren, Marissa, and Austin; her loving sister Virginia Judy of Kailua Kona, Hawaii; and cherished nieces and nephews.

Helen was a beautiful, remarkable woman who gave selflessly to her family and friends....with grace, kindness and sweetness and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. What Helen loved most was spending time with her family. She courageously fought the affliction of her final year, her way, with strength and dignity.

Helen’s wishes were to be cremated, that interment be private, and that no religious services be held.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and say God bless to all those friends, acquaintances, and especially extended family who have been so helpful and supportive during this difficult time.

A special thank you to Virginia, what would we have done without you for these past 5+ years...you were always there for Helen as a companion and caregiver. We are blessed.

A Celebration of Life Service to honor Helen will be held at her home for family and friends in San Marcos, CA at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, June 26, 2011.

Helen will be privately laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA.