Helen L Welborn

HELEN LOUISE WELBORN, passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, in Corvallis, Ore., with her two daughters by her side. She was born May 17, 1918 in Jackson, Ohio. Helen loved to cook, sing and participate in church activities. She was always helping others, and will be missed by many. She is survived by her sister, Joan Gunder of Bonita Springs, Fla.; her two daughters, Lynn Hoffman of Bonita Springs, Fla. and Pat Templeton of Corvallis, Ore.; Helen was blessed with four grandchildren, Megan Potters, Kristen Black, Derek Hoffman and Matthew Templeton who gave her great joy; along with seven great-grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Bernard (Hank) Welborn; her two sisters, Margaret Taylor and Therese Prine; and her brother, Leo Rumbaugh all of Fort Wayne, Ind. Her life will be honored at an intimate service at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 at Greenlawn Funeral Home, 6750 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN. In lieu of flowers, love thy neighbor.

Something found in mom's drawer, in her handwriting, while cleaning out her house...

God's Promise

God didn't promise days without pain,

laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain.

But God did promise strength for the day,

comfort for the tears and a light for the way.

And for all who believes in His kingdom above,

He answers their faith with everlasting love.