Helen Williams' Obituary
Helen Williams 1931-2020
Mom left this world May 11th to join her daughter, Bonnie Williams; granddaughter, Heidi Kocha; her parents, Marjorie and Fred Tibbitts, Horace Andrus and her siblings, Ben Andrus and Phyllis Toigo. Mom was born on Valentines Day 1931. Her early years were difficult, and money was scarce, but they were rich with love. After moving many times her family finally landed in Tooele. This is where she met my dad, Jerry (Vernal) Williams. After three years of lying about her age, saying she was 18, they were married in 1949. Four babies were born, three girls and one boy. She was an excellent seamstress working for Mode O’Day. This talent poured into our home life as well, I remember wearing handmade clothes until High School. When her granddaughter, Stefani, asked our Mom to make her wedding dress, she did not hesitate to say yes. The dress was beautiful! Mom and Dad divorced in 1970 and mom started a new adventure. She managed two private clubs, The Norwood and Larry’s Shop. She made many friends here and spoke of them often. This is where she met the love of her life, Joe Long. He built her the “little house” to pursue her interest in Porcelain Dolls. She made them from scratch starting with slip, molds, firing, painting, making their clothes. She sold some of her dolls for over a thousand dollars. Throughout her life she was an avid crocheter, making afghans, bedspreads, baby clothes, doilies, etc. She was also an amazing cook, baking for all of our friends and kids in the neighborhood, making cookies, cakes and pies. This earned her the honor of being called mom by all. Mom was a woman of many talents.
In 2003 while getting ready for the day, she fell to the floor and was paralyzed for the rest of her life. In 2004, Joe passed away. She spent the rest of her life as a single lady. She loved people, proven by how many friends she had, from Pat, Janet, Maureen spending hours conversing, her nurse Bethany, and her aide Martha.
We would like to thank Stefani and her husband for taking care of mom for the last three months. This made it possible for mom to stay in her own home.
Mom’s greatest passion in life was her family. Grandkids, great grandkids, nieces, and nephews would call and visit her often throughout her life. Mom was the greatest mom; she was always there for us for everything. We knew every day how much she loved us and how proud she was of each of us. Mom will be missed every day by her family. Her children; Linda (Mike) Kocha, Carol (Brent) Hainey and David (Judi) Williams. Her 10 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and two great great granddaughters, nieces and nephews. We love you Mom
In lieu of flowers please donate to nokidhungry.org
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