Helen Doraine Schoolcraft, born November 3, 1940 in San Antonio, TX, passed away on March 29, 2020 at the age of 79. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ellyn Steubing Calmbach and Alvin Curt Calmbach. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, William M. Schoolcraft; son, Keith Edward Schoolcraft and spouse Kathy; daughter, Denene Schoolcraft Barnes and spouse Neal E.; sisters, Alva Rahe and spouse Ernst, Jr., and Bonnie Schwarz and spouse Elgin; grandchildren, Konor Layne Schoolcraft Barnes, Kalan Kylle Harrell Barnes, and Kaden Ryal Calmbach Barnes. Helen was a passionate educator for over 40 years and taught at the elementary and middle school levels in Comal County. After Helen retired, she pursued her hobbies of travel, volunteering at St. Paul Lutheran Church and at the Bulverde Activity Center. She had a green thumb and was an avid gardener who loved to work with plants in her yard, her greenhouse and her garden. Helen also enjoyed sewing, machine embroidery, quilting, crochet, knitting and she rarely missed a game with her Mah jongg group. A private graveside service will take place at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the Bulverde Activity Center or St. Paul Lutheran Church of Bulverde in Helen’s name.
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