Obit of Laughlin, Helen - Kingfisher County, Oklahoma

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Laughlin, Helen

Helen Laughlin was born in Loyal, Oklahoma on the 4th of July, 1913 
to Elmer and Stella Hodgkinson. In 1932, she married Samuel G. 
Laughlin and they moved to Northern California in 1936. They had two 
children, Patricia Hendrix of Bakersfield and Samuel G. Laughlin, Jr. 
of Vacaville. She is survived by her children, Patricia, husband, 
Don; and son, Sam Laughlin; three grandchildren, Thomas Hendrix, 
wife, Nancy, Kay Sauer, husband, Steve and Tabitha Villegas, husband, 
Larry. She is also survived by 5 great-grandchidlren, Janell, Jeff, 
Sam, Scott and Courtney who all called her "Great" for short, which 
she adored. Helen lived a long and interesting life making many 
friends along the way. She and her husband began their life in 
California living first in remote areas of the Sierra Nevada 
mountains and later in many foreign countries where her husband's 
work took them. She worked as a volunteer "Grey lady" in hospitals, 
the American Red Cross and later worked for Kaiser Permanente in 
Walnut Creek, California. she and her husband also were small 
business owners after his retirement. Helen was widowed in 1975. 
Helen was a vivacious person who was especially proud of her American 
Indian heritage. She moved from her retirement community in Mission 
Viejo 4 years ago to Bakersfield. She lived in Glenwood Gardens 
Nursing Facility and was serving as President of the Residents 
Association. Helen was a warm and loving Mother, Grandmother and 
Friend and will be greatly missed. Private Memorial Services Pending 
Helen Harriet Laughlin July 4, 1913 - March 7, 2006 Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 3/14/2006.
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