Helen was born in Florence, Oregon on October 8, 1923 to Lewis Harrison Neff and Lois Claire Green Neff, and had her 90th birthday last week. She and Harold L. La Duke have been married for 66 years, since June 15, 1947.
Helen is survived by her husband Harold, sons Jerry La Duke, Richard (Lori) La Duke, Jeffrey (Kathy) La Duke and a daughter, Tammy (Steve) La Duke as well as 7 grandchildren.
A private family committal service will take place at the Sunset Mausoleum at Sunset Hills Memorial Park. A memorial service at a later date to be announced will be held at their Lutheran Church in Auburn.
The love, attention, flowers and food from the neighbors have been much appreciated, and thanks for your accepting the extra traffic occasioned by Hospice Personnel and visitors over the past year.