Helen R. Behrens

Helen R. Behrens of Pine Island, Florida passed into Heaven surrounded by her loving family on July 22, 2015, at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, Florida. Helen is predeceased by her husband, Warren Behrens, and is survived by her children, Walter Behrens of Oak Ridge, New Jersey; Paul Behrens of Seffner, Florida; Lynn Robertia of Jupiter, Florida; W. Scott Behrens of Punta Gorda, Florida, their families; and Helen’s dear friend, Joanna McCracken of Cape Coral, Florida. Helen (“Jean”) is also survived by her cousins, Theodore Dryer and Charles Dryer of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Helen Rutledge was born on October 6, 1923, in Indianapolis, Indiana where she met the love of her life, Warren Behrens, who was also born on October 6. After their marriage on November 25, 1945, they lived in New Jersey where they raised their four children in Jersey City and West Milford.

Helen was a selfless, caring mother who gave her children strength, courage, and the love of life. Helen lived her love of animals by raising many dogs, cats, and rabbits and by helping hundreds of others through her volunteer and philanthropic efforts.

Helen may be honored through donations to Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, Florida or to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kenab, Utah.