Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Schwamborn, Helen Byam July 22 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Helen Byam Schwamborn
August 8, 1903 July 22, 2004

Helen went to sleep in her home and woke up in the arms of her beloved 
husband, Henry and her Savior, Jesus Christ. 

Helen leaves behind her son, Dale of Chino Hills and his wife, Susan. Helen 
has many, many nieces and nephews and she was proud of being GG great, great 
aunt to them all.

Helen was born and raised in Baker, Oregon and her life was a wonderful 
journey. She saw many changes from horse and buggies to space travel; from 
party lines to cell phones; from chalk slates to computers.

Helen maintained a high profile. During World War II, she was Red Cross 
Administrator at Camp Pendleton. In 1948 she and her family moved to 
Bakersfield where she went to work for Kern County Probation, and later for 
her cousin Wally Byam, founder of Airstream Trailer Corporation. Helen served 
on the Airstream Corporate Board, and in 1955 she founded the Wally Byam 
Caravan Club out of a Bakersfield office. One of her many responsibilities was 
planning Caravan tours. Helens favorite travels included over 71 nations on 
six continents. With Helen in charge the Club flourished and is still the most 
prestigious recreational vehicle travel club in the world. She retired from 
Airstream in 1979 at the age of 75.

Helen had many interests and was a person of great charity, and humanity. Her 
volunteer work with Bakersfields Pioneer Village, Guild House, Salvation Army 
and shut-ins program is legend. Bridge was also her passion, and for over 
forty years she played several times a week with a group of close friends. 
Helen lived life with positive thinking, humor and love. She was a friend to 
all and could be counted on to listen, advise and just to be there when needed.

Two memorial services are scheduled: August 7, 2004, Saturday, at 10:00 a.m., 
at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA and August 14, 2004, Saturday, at 
10:00 a.m., at a private residence in Bakersfield, CA 1-661-631-2036.

In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to the SPCA, 3000 Gibson St., 
Bakersfield, CA 93308.

Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors 


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