Helen Marie Smyers' Obituary
Smyers, Helen Marie “Fritze” – 79, departed this life on February 9, 2009 peacefully from the arms of her loving family to the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ after battling an unexpected illness. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, she will be deeply missed. She lived with great faith, was giving and kindhearted; shared her love of gardening and waited patiently for the blue birds to arrive each spring. She developed lifelong friendships and loved them dearly. In our time of despair we find strength in knowing she lives at peace, the Lord is our refuge. Helen was born on December 23, 1929 and resided here in Tulsa. She graduated from Central High School in 1948, retiring from Dover Corp. Our sincere appreciation to the medical staff that cared for her. A celebration of her life will be held, Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 9AM-8PM at Floral Haven Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alpha-1 Foundation, 2937 SW 27th Avenue, #302, Miami, Florida, 33133. Floral Haven 252-2518Survived By: her daughter: Sandra Cook; granddaughters: Valerie Cook and Lauren Cook; brother: Roy Fritze and wife Betty Lee Fritze; sister: Irene Selph; nephew: Brian Cox all of Tulsa and niece Carol Dixon of Bonner Springs, Kansas. Helen was preceded in death by her husband: Bob Smyers of 52 years; loving parents: Carl W. and Marie Cole Fritze; daughter: Linda Sue Hudson.
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