From THE OFTEBRO FAMILY, Vol 2, p169:
Helen Olava was born on her parents' farm in Marysville, Washington USA on 19 Feb 1908. Her parents were Henry Julius Oftebro and Olava Amalia (Olsen) Oftebro. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1926, and attended Hall's Business College in Seattle. Helen married Robert (Bob) Emmett Newell, of Monroe in 1938 and in 1942 moved to Everett, WA. They had two children: Marilyn Helen, and Thomas (Tom) Robert. Helen was secretary for the Maintenance Department of Everett School District for 15 years and retired in 1970. Her son, Tom, married Maria-Teresa Cristina (Jones), in Everett in 1974, and they had three children: Alexander Holton, Kelly Roxanne, and Daisy Cristina. They were all Helen and Bob's joy and pride and they have their love to each of them and together they enjoyed life to its fullest. She used to say, "Giving of myself is one of the most gratifying experiences I know." She volunteered at the Everett General Hospital, accumulating over 1,000 hours. Helen's husband, Bob, retired as state manager of Founders Mutual Fund and died in 1985. She had a great sense of humor even joking with her family the day of her death, 17 September 2004, at age 96 surrounded by her family.
Helen Olava was born on her parents' farm in Marysville, Washington USA on 19 Feb 1908. Her parents were Henry Julius Oftebro and Olava Amalia (Olsen) Oftebro. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1926, and attended Hall's Business College in Seattle. Helen married Robert (Bob) Emmett Newell, of Monroe in 1938 and in 1942 moved to Everett, WA. They had two children: Marilyn Helen, and Thomas (Tom) Robert. Helen was secretary for the Maintenance Department of Everett School District for 15 years and retired in 1970. Her son, Tom, married Maria-Teresa Cristina (Jones), in Everett in 1974, and they had three children: Alexander Holton, Kelly Roxanne, and Daisy Cristina. They were all Helen and Bob's joy and pride and they have their love to each of them and together they enjoyed life to its fullest. She used to say, "Giving of myself is one of the most gratifying experiences I know." She volunteered at the Everett General Hospital, accumulating over 1,000 hours. Helen's husband, Bob, retired as state manager of Founders Mutual Fund and died in 1985. She had a great sense of humor even joking with her family the day of her death, 17 September 2004, at age 96 surrounded by her family.
From THE OFTEBRO FAMILY, Vol 2, p169:
Helen Olava was born on her parents' farm in Marysville, Washington USA on 19 Feb 1908. Her parents were Henry Julius Oftebro and Olava Amalia (Olsen) Oftebro. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1926, and attended Hall's Business College in Seattle. Helen married Robert (Bob) Emmett Newell, of Monroe in 1938 and in 1942 moved to Everett, WA. They had two children: Marilyn Helen, and Thomas (Tom) Robert. Helen was secretary for the Maintenance Department of Everett School District for 15 years and retired in 1970. Her son, Tom, married Maria-Teresa Cristina (Jones), in Everett in 1974, and they had three children: Alexander Holton, Kelly Roxanne, and Daisy Cristina. They were all Helen and Bob's joy and pride and they have their love to each of them and together they enjoyed life to its fullest. She used to say, "Giving of myself is one of the most gratifying experiences I know." She volunteered at the Everett General Hospital, accumulating over 1,000 hours. Helen's husband, Bob, retired as state manager of Founders Mutual Fund and died in 1985. She had a great sense of humor even joking with her family the day of her death, 17 September 2004, at age 96 surrounded by her family.
Helen Olava was born on her parents' farm in Marysville, Washington USA on 19 Feb 1908. Her parents were Henry Julius Oftebro and Olava Amalia (Olsen) Oftebro. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1926, and attended Hall's Business College in Seattle. Helen married Robert (Bob) Emmett Newell, of Monroe in 1938 and in 1942 moved to Everett, WA. They had two children: Marilyn Helen, and Thomas (Tom) Robert. Helen was secretary for the Maintenance Department of Everett School District for 15 years and retired in 1970. Her son, Tom, married Maria-Teresa Cristina (Jones), in Everett in 1974, and they had three children: Alexander Holton, Kelly Roxanne, and Daisy Cristina. They were all Helen and Bob's joy and pride and they have their love to each of them and together they enjoyed life to its fullest. She used to say, "Giving of myself is one of the most gratifying experiences I know." She volunteered at the Everett General Hospital, accumulating over 1,000 hours. Helen's husband, Bob, retired as state manager of Founders Mutual Fund and died in 1985. She had a great sense of humor even joking with her family the day of her death, 17 September 2004, at age 96 surrounded by her family.
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