Helen F. Sandygren

Helen F. Sandygren, 91, died June 18, 2012 in Spokane, Wash. Her home was Harrington, Wash. She was born on January 30, 1921 in Rocklyn, Wash. to Edward and Frieda Mielke. She graduated from Harrington High School in 1939. She is survived by her son, John Sandygren and his wife Lisa; five grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother, George Mielke (Edwina); and sister-in-law Dorothy Mielke, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Rey Sandygren in 1981, her brother Carl Mielke, and her sister, Evelyn MacKenzie. She was a member of the Rocklyn Emmanuel Methodist Church, Mrs. Sandygren volunteered at the Lincoln County Fair in the Arts & Crafts building for many years. She enjoyed working on the farm and raising cattle. She also enjoyed gardening and her flowers, music, and her church. She especially loved children and spending time with her family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, Wash. with Pastor Cynthia Wuts officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington, Wash. Memorials may be made to the Harrington Opera House or to the donor's choice. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA is caring for the family. Please go to http://www.stratefuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook.