Helen Reed

Helen Mason Reed was born on August 1, 1917 to Philip and Mariah Mason in Aurora, Utah. She died October 11, 2006 in Bountiful of natural causes. She was one of 13 children and is survived by four siblings: VerDon Mason Barbara, Gayland Mason Noreen, Thelma Pollei Ralf, and Beverly Lott. She is also survived by her two daughters, Patricia Sorenson Leon Farmington, Utah and Sandra Bailey of Denver, Colorado. Helen married John Richard Reed on the 17th of August 1949 in Salt Lake City. Helen and Dick lived in Utah, Kentucky and Denver, Colorado. ?Dick? passed away on June 5, 1969. Helen has nine grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren live in Utah, Colorado, North Carolina and London, England. Grandma Reed was a great cook and her grandchildren loved her gourmet meals. She had a very giving heart. She was happiest when she was giving to her family members. She was a hard worker, always helping her children with their many projects and responsibilities. She was very caring and loving to her brothers and sisters. When she was younger, she took all of them into her home at one time or another, sometime several of them stayed with her at the same time. ?She was always there for us.? The family wishes to thank the North Canyon Care Center in Bountiful for their care of Helen this past year, with special thanks to Amy Williamson for her particularly loving concern and care. Graveside services will be held Monday, October 12, 2006 at 12:00 noon at the Farmington City Cemetery, 200 East 500 South. Friends and family may call from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Farmington Utah South Stake Center, 625 South 200 East prior to services. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. We?ll miss you Mom!