Obituary of Helen Crabtree

Helen Emma Crabtree, age 94 of Springfield, passed away January 12, 2013. She was born May 15, 1918 in Mullen, Nebraska. She married Lawrence L. Crabtree, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Loren R. Crabtree; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Lehman of Coburg and John Crabtree of Florence; two great-grandchildren, Garrett and Amelia of Coburg; and a sister, Betty De Benedictis of Pennsylvania. Helen worked at Thurston High School and Walterville Elementary School. She enjoyed volunteering for her church, making quilts, and reading to children. Her life was filled with loving and serving others. A celebration of life will be held February 2, 2013 at 2:00pm at the McKenzie Valley Presbyterian Church in Walterville. Arrangements by Springfield Memorial Funeral Home