Obituary of Helen Jean Downing
Helen Jean Downing, of Vancouver, WA, was born December 7, 1923 and joined her husband, John Francis Downing “Jack” in heaven August 15, 2010. Mom fell pulling weeds and would have much preferred bowling or playing cribbage. Mom mentioned to the doctor repairing the fractured hip to take good care of her in surgery as her kids needed her. She came through surgery with flying colors, however, heart complications ended her full, complete and prayerful life. Her children all survive her and please know that fact alone brought her great joy. Her kids and their spouses are John and Linda Downing, Jerry and Mimi Downing, Jim and Sue Downing, Jackie Downing Brown, Jeffrey Downing and Becky Smith. We all have amazing memories of an incredible woman, wife, mother and we know you would all agree that Helen was “one of a kind”. She was Nana to our children: Johnny Mickey, Becky, Cherie, Heidi , Maggie, Windy, Sally, Jerry, Russell, Rosie, Jarad Brown, Jimmy, Dusty, Jamie, Jeff, Michael, Jason. Helen had many great grandkids also and would often boast of her beautiful family as she was quite proud of the fact that she and dad started the whole thing. Helen was born in Blue Earth, MN and will be buried in Blue Earth with her husband of 50 years alongside her parents, Ferd and Florence Lehman. The services will be held by and for the family soon. We love you and miss you.
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