Helen was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, having annual garage sales, and she was a master at working jigsaw puzzles. She was loved by many for her famous Christmas caramels and her one-of-a-kind potato salad. She was a great example of strength and determination, and she is leaving her family with many wonderful memories.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Barbara Beets (Roy); brothers, Joseph Brinkman, and John Brinkman (Billie). Helen is survived by her husband of 56 years, Carl Walls; daughters, Heather Pakala (Mahendra) of Saratoga, CA, Monica Martin-Frayne (Charles) of Kettering, OH, Joanne Miladi (Anis) of Chesapeake, VA; grandchildren, Mollie Martin, Nirav Pakala, Shaan Pakala, Adam Miladi, Eric Miladi; great-grandson, Henry Dyer; sister, Lois Gilligan (Thomas); brothers, James Brinkman (Marilyn), and Richard Brinkman (Carol).
Due to COVID restrictions, a service to honor Helen’s life will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery.
Helen was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, having annual garage sales, and she was a master at working jigsaw puzzles. She was loved by many for her famous Christmas caramels and her one-of-a-kind potato salad. She was a great example of strength and determination, and she is leaving her family with many wonderful memories.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Barbara Beets (Roy); brothers, Joseph Brinkman, and John Brinkman (Billie). Helen is survived by her husband of 56 years, Carl Walls; daughters, Heather Pakala (Mahendra) of Saratoga, CA, Monica Martin-Frayne (Charles) of Kettering, OH, Joanne Miladi (Anis) of Chesapeake, VA; grandchildren, Mollie Martin, Nirav Pakala, Shaan Pakala, Adam Miladi, Eric Miladi; great-grandson, Henry Dyer; sister, Lois Gilligan (Thomas); brothers, James Brinkman (Marilyn), and Richard Brinkman (Carol).
Due to COVID restrictions, a service to honor Helen’s life will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery.
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