OBITUARY
Helen V Dunlap
January 7, 1934 – January 19, 2013
Norman, OK – Helen Virginia Dunlap, 79, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013, in Norman following complications related to pneumonia. Services will be 2 p.m., Thursday at Primrose Chapel, 1109 N. Porter in Norman. Visitation is 4 – 7 p.m., Wednesday. Helen was born January 7, 1934, in Dennison, Ohio to Carl E. and Thelma L. (Stout) Richard. She was a 1951 graduate of Dennison High School and married Alfred C. Dunlap in 1952. She had four daughters, “the girls,” and raised them in Ohio, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Helen was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a 5-year cancer survivor who embraced life every day. She volunteered at the Survivor Resource Center at Norman Regional Hospital. Helen never met a stranger touching many people with fabric, yarn, and thread. A member of the Washington United Methodist Church, she served as treasurer and co-sponsor of the youth “Sew ‘n Sew” group. She was also a member of the Norman Area Quilters Guild and Community Projects Committee that makes donation quilts for local children’s organizations. Recently she assumed the treasurer position for her guild. Helen is survived by her sister, Joanne Riffle of Seminole; brother, John French of Colorado; four daughters, Vicki Borycki (Dennis) of Norman, Jane Garrard (Doug) of Edmond, Barbara Williams (Mark) of Blanchard, June Sherrell (Rob) of Washington; ten grandchildren, Lori Gustin, Ginger Church, Christi Vaughn, James Garrard, Jeremy Williams, Jacob Williams, Cheyenne Williams, Josh Reese, Angel Sherrell, Nick Sherrell; 14 great grandchildren, AJ, Torri, Alex, Rafe, Audrie, Collier, Malakhi, Macin, Landon, Lance, Faith, Gracie, Bryan, Averie; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Clark Dunlap and very dear friend Robert Angel; siblings, Peggy, Jimmy, Lois, Dean, Mary Ellen, and her parents. Memorial donations may be made in her honor to: American Cancer Society (ACS), 6525 N Meridian Ave, Suite 110, OKC, OK 73116 for Survivor Resource Center @ Norman Regional Hospital or Norman Area Quilters Guild, PO Box 5221, Norman, OK 73070. Arrangements are entrusted to Primrose Funeral Service. Online condolences may be shared at: www.dignitymemorial.com/primrose
Services
- Funeral Service Thursday, January 24, 2013
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Helen V Dunlap
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RECEIVE UPDATESFebruary 16, 2014
The Guestbook is such a great idea. Expressing thoughts on Helen "Punky" makes me think of how welcome she always made me feel. I bet she made everyone feel as special!
Tricia Lee
October 20, 2013
Ladies, I've been trying to locate June off and on for several years and am deeply saddened that we connect at a time of loss for both. Although it has been many years, I still think of your mother and her little grin pops into the back of my mind when someone doesn't go by the book of rules and social etiquette.. Helen will be sorely missed by many. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane(Whitaker) Hadley
February 3, 2013
After Punky returned to Ohio, I enoyed the lunches the class of '51 had. I had the priviledge of working with Myrnie and her on the 50th class reunion. So I was shocked to learn she had passed away. My sympathy goes out to all her family.
I loved the majorette picture. What memories that invoked. I have a picture of Myrnie and her at that reunion. I will try to include it with this message. I hop it will be successful.
Pat Rieger
January 30, 2013
Dear Helen's girls,
Helen always spoke so kindly and proudly of each of you. I always felt like I knew you, long before I met any of you. I have been so honored and blessed to be able to call her friend. She was special to so many people in Tuscarawas County and she reached out to everyone. She made everyone feel important. I loved her stories. One of the hardest things I ever did was leave her in Oklahoma when we moved her there, but she was so excited and happy to be with ALL of you and I was glad she got to do it. We had a wonderful time when she came back for a visit a couple of years ago. I will always miss her. God bless all of you!
vicki borycki
January 26, 2013
Dear friends and family. As you know our mom always played by the rules: etiquette, fashion, beauty, business, sewing, quilting, cleaning, and cards. Her two guiding rules were: the serenity prayer and the golden rule.
Her rules were really lessons. She taught us to share our graham crackers, wash our face and use moisturizer, never wear white before Easter. DO NOT ride motorcycles or date boys who do. She taught us how to brush our teeth, pay bills, keep a home, and make friends. As Aunt Jo says: she never met a stranger. She taught us the value of learning. She budgeted to buy encyclopedias, music lessons, and dance lessons. She took us to museums and historical sites. She frequently told us stories of our family history. She taught us to be strong, independent, and accepting. It was important to her that we knew how to "walk in other people's shoes."
Most of all she taught us to leave things better than we found them... and she has done the same with all the people, places, and things she has touched. By example, she has encouraged us to be the best "perfect" we can be. And now she would say: "Enough. Let's play cards."
Mama, I pray the lord your soul to keep!
With all our love... vicki, jane, barb, and june
amanda laughlin
January 26, 2013
Helen I will miss your smile and happy out look on life.See you in heaven. Amanda Laughlin
January 25, 2013
My sympathy goes out to you in the loss of your mother and, my life long friend. Sincerely, Marilyn (Mrynie Bache) Monaco of Dover, OH.
RHONDA PULLEY
January 25, 2013
vicki,jane barb and june so sorry for the loss of your mother i took care of bob and helen i just loved your mother she tought me alot of things i drove all the way to oklahoma with her when she moved lost contact but thought of her everyday when i first started taking care of bob the first interview question was CAN YOU COOK and the she said can you make a swiss steak meal and i said yes she said walk me thru it so i told her how i make the meal and she say's to me your hired lol she was a blessing to know and her home made cranberry salad was the best she will be missed R.I.P helen and may god be with you all and your family
Marty Kaufman
January 24, 2013
Jane and family
So sorry about the loss of your Mom,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan & Charlie Smith
January 24, 2013
Barbara & family... We are so sorry to hear of your loss. As we read the obituary it was wonderful to see how much your mom meant to her family and community. We know she will be missed so much. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Robin (Ryan) Shamel
January 24, 2013
I have lots of great memories of Punky as a neighbor & Girl Scout leader. I remember spending nights in the tree house with Jane & friends. She will be missed.
January 24, 2013
Barbara, my heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother. From the photos it looks like she had a wonderful family and life. Prayers for you and yours. Mary Niehaus (Owasso, OK)
Saundra May
January 24, 2013
Vicki, Jane, Barb, & my dearest June...words cannot fill the void that you are feeling. You really appreciate all the comments, sympathy cards, comments, and acts of kindness, but at some point, you won't really remember much about it all. And then, eventually life returns to a somewhat 'normal state, your friends and associates stop calling or coming quite as much, you try to resume as normal a life as possible, but you realize it will never be like it was. That's when you reach back in those good memories and pull out one that will bring back all those fun, good memories! I went through this same thing over 10 years ago, only I was basically by myself. PLEASE, if any of you ever just want to talk, please feel free to get in touch with me - day or night! Some say I'm a pretty good listener.
Your mom was a wonderful person, and from all her works here on Earth, I'm sure her crown is loaded with many jewels!
We are keeping ya'll in out thoughts and prayers.
Love ya'll! MORE!!!!
Dean "Corky" Kreinbihl
January 24, 2013
While my sympathy is extended to the family, I write to praise my Aunt "Punky" and celebrate fond memories, like her introducing me to the sweet smell of Murphy's Oil Soap while scrubbing her trailer walls, assisting me getting started helping people at the Tusc. County Convention and Visitors Bureau and introducing me to the fine barbeque food of Van's Pig Stand this past fall. Thanks For the Memories and Rest in Peace Helen.
Don and Janice Cable,Suzanne (Cable) Davis
January 24, 2013
Dear Vicki,Jane,Barb,and June,So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 24, 2013
You all have my deepest sympathy. A mother is so hard to lose, but as long as you have her in your hearts she will never be gone. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Bonnie Kreinbihl
New Philadelphia, Ohio
January 24, 2013
Always the Lady with a sense of humor & a heart of gold!!
So glad I got to know her.
Bj, New Phila, OH
Ann & Ron Sipes
January 23, 2013
Barbara & Family, Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With You At This Time. Remember All The Beautiful Memories Of Your Life With Your Mom. She Will Be With Your Forever.
Tiffany Hunter-Gerber
January 23, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. Helen was an amazing woman and I know I speak for the entire tourism community in Tuscarawas County when I say that she impacted all of us and she is missed.
Tiffany Hunter-Gerber, Tuscarawas County CVB
Shannon Dockery
January 23, 2013
Cheyenne and Jacob, May God bless you and your family during your time and sorroow. I am thinking of you all.
Sharon A. Jones
January 23, 2013
Barbara, you have my deepest sympathy at the passing of your mother. When you look in the mirror, smile because you are looking at your mom also looking back at you.
Ginger Church
January 23, 2013
You will be missed by all those you touched! And the things you made will be cherished for generations! Love you grandma!
Susan Hurt
January 23, 2013
Vicki and Family...... Please accept my thoughts and prayers, during this time.
Brenda Hill
January 23, 2013
Keeping you in my prayers. God bless you and your family.
January 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Donna Reese
Nancy Martinelli
January 23, 2013
Dear Vicki, Jane, Barb, June, and families, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom and my Aunt...Lots of wonderful memories...Love your cousin, Nancy
Debbie Lawson
January 23, 2013
Barbara, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
Fred Wyatt
January 23, 2013
Kathy & I send our most heartfelt sympathy at the passing of your mother. We know you will miss her dearly but she will be forever in your heart through memories of happier times. Kathy & Fred Wyatt
Barbara Bloom/Croniser
January 22, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
carol shaw
January 22, 2013
I have lost a good friend and neighbor, will miss the moments we shared as neighbors, Will think of Helen and all the good times we had. She is now RIP.
Kim & Jeff Graves
January 22, 2013
Barbara and family, just want you to know you are in our prayers and we are thinking of you all. How blessed your mother was to have such a wonderful big family around her.
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