Elizabeth Helms Adams passed away on September 6, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Robert H. Adams, who preceded her in death in 1997. Elizabeth was born on March 11, 1920 in Buffalo, New York to Paul and Pearl Helms. The family moved to Los Angeles shortly thereafter, and her father founded Helms Bakery. Elizabeth graduated from Marlborough School in Los Angeles and Finch College in New York City. She was known for her work with secondary education, serving as trustee for Marlborough School as well as the first female trustee of Thacher School in Ojai, where she was honored as a lifetime trustee. She was also a lifetime trustee of St. John's Hospital, serving since 1956. She was well-known for her generous charity work with The Colleagues, Junior League, Las Madrinas, and the Helms Foundation. Under President Reagan, she was appointed to the National Museum Services Board and sworn into office by Sandra Day O'Connor. She was also appointed to serve on the National Council for Women's Education under the Reagan Administration. She is survived by her son and daughter from her marriage to Alphonzo Bell, a granddaughter, and a nephew. She is also survived by the loving family of Robert Adams: three stepdaughters, two step granddaughters, step grandson, and four step great-grandchildren. Service is limited to immediate family.
Elizabeth Helms Adams passed away on September 6, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Robert H. Adams, who preceded her in death in 1997. Elizabeth was born on March 11, 1920 in Buffalo, New York to Paul and Pearl Helms. The family moved to Los Angeles shortly thereafter, and her father founded Helms Bakery. Elizabeth graduated from Marlborough School in Los Angeles and Finch College in New York City. She was known for her work with secondary education, serving as trustee for Marlborough School as well as the first female trustee of Thacher School in Ojai, where she was honored as a lifetime trustee. She was also a lifetime trustee of St. John's Hospital, serving since 1956. She was well-known for her generous charity work with The Colleagues, Junior League, Las Madrinas, and the Helms Foundation. Under President Reagan, she was appointed to the National Museum Services Board and sworn into office by Sandra Day O'Connor. She was also appointed to serve on the National Council for Women's Education under the Reagan Administration. She is survived by her son and daughter from her marriage to Alphonzo Bell, a granddaughter, and a nephew. She is also survived by the loving family of Robert Adams: three stepdaughters, two step granddaughters, step grandson, and four step great-grandchildren. Service is limited to immediate family.
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