Helen was a 1953 graduate of Archbold High School Archbold, Ohio where she was in the National Honor Society, and attended the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing ('56) (where she was Vice President of her class), and The Ohio State University. She worked as a nurse for many years including Detwiler Memorial Hospital in Wauseon, Grant Hospital in Columbus, and was involved with local organizations including PTA in Worthington Schools, Cub Scouts (Den Mother), and various fund raising organizations in Central Ohio. Helen enjoyed her latter years spending time with her grandchildren and seeing the sights in Arizona.