Helen Theresa Whittecar

Helen was born Helen Theresa Saulnier on the 6th of July 1928 to Joseph and Marie Saulnier in Boston Mass. The family returned to Nova Scotia where Helen lived as a child until 1937 when they returned to America. They lived in Alexandria Virginia where family members still reside until this day. Helen Married her first husband Robert Sharp and they were blessed with two children, daughters Carol and Sandra. Helen and Robert moved to Hawthorn, California, and worked for Northrup Aviation until they parted ways in 1957. Helen was a pioneer in single motherhood until she was introduced to a young man named William Whittecar and Bill became her 2nd husband. Helen and Bill left Southern California and became Almond ranchers in Livingston, California; where their daughters were raised and attended local schools. Helen then began her career at Mercy Hospital in Merced where she worked for 42 years, rising to the position of Administrative Secretary under Sister Patrick. She loved Mercy Hospital and retired from there in 1988. After her retirement she volunteered for various senior groups throughout the Merced County to which she received numerous awards and was recognized by state congressmen and many others. She was indeed the sunshine girl in charge of making sure everyone received a birthday card and more. Helen was preceded in death by her mother and father, her four brothers, Norbert, Delbert, Paul, Andy; husbands Robert and Bill and her daughter Carol Ann. Helen is survived by her daughter Sandra Jeffrey (Mike) and her five grandchildren, Gena, Richard, Russel, Amanda and Michelle. As well and five great-grandchildren and one great great-grandson.

The family of Helen Whittecar would like to thank Hinds Hospice, Terrie’s TLC Senior Care and the Donna House staff for the care that was provided to Helen.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with vigil service with rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy located at 459 West 21st Street, Merced, California 95340. The funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church located at 671 East Yosemite Avenue, Merced, California 95340 with Interment following at Merced District Cemetery located at 1300 B Street, Merced, California 95341.