Mary Catherine Helgeson
1910-2006
Mary C. Helgeson, 96, of Casper passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2006 at Shepherd of the Valley Care Center in Casper, Wyoming.
She was born Feb. 1, 1910, in Woodworth, N.D. to CD Unruh and Freida Degenkolbe.
She was employed by Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph in Worland, Wyoming where she resided from 1946 until 1994, when she relocated to Casper. She was a charter member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Worland.
Mrs. Helgeson is survived by a daughter, Barbara Willard and her husband Max of Casper; a stepdaughter, Donna Farnham of Powell and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Helgeson.
Her family would like to thank the staff at Shepherd of the Valley Care Center and Dr. Erk for all the wonderful care and support they provided for Mary.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2006 at the Riverview Memorial Gardens in Worland with Pastor Timothy Trippel officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to Shepherd of the Valley Care Center, 60 Magnolia, Casper, WY 82604. The funds will be used to purchase wheel chairs for the use of the residents.