Helen R. Foos, 91, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Valley View Healthcare Center. She was born Helen Rose Baumer on September 25, 1924 in Fremont to the late Joseph and Clara (Malkmus) Baumer.
Helen married Robert Babcock on December 13, 1941 and he preceded her in death on September 14, 1968. She then married Howard C. Foos on May 21, 1971 in Fremont and he preceded her in death on June 18, 2014.
Helen worked at Crown Rubber in Fremont and the Paramount Movie Theater. She was Co-Owner of Clyde Hardware where she kept the books for her first husband. She was also Kitchen Manager for a short time at Sacred Heart Cafeteria. Helen was known for keeping an immaculate home.
Helen was one of the original founding members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and member of the Altar Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Women of the Moose. Her hobbies included bingo. She loved to play cards and take bus trips to Casinos, play pinochle and solitaire on the computer and listen to country music. Helen walked everyday for twenty years at the YMCA. She spent her winters at Four Winds in Crescent Beach Florida and enjoyed time with her families in Virginia and Oklahoma.
Helen is survived by her children, Sandy (Steve) Bodnar, Fremont, OH, Ronald (Evie) Babcock, Collinsville, OK and Tami (Dennis) Barker, Canton, GA; grandchildren, Laurie (Adam) Crockett, Clyde, OH, Brenda (John) Whisler, Fremont, OH, Stephanie (Fred) Pizzedaz, Strongsville, OH, Sherrie Davis, Owasso, OK, Jamie Crawford and Ashley Barker, Woodbridge, VA, Rhonda (Mike) Rath, Indian Trail, NC, fourteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Robert Babcock; second husband, Howard C. Foos; brothers, Donald, William, Jim, Norman and Bob Baumer; sisters, Marion Haas and Faye McClure.
Visitation: Tuesday from 5 – 8 pm with Vigil Service at 7:30 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, 11:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Chris Kardzis officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery
Memorials: Sacred Heart Church, Valley View Healthcare Center or Bethesda’s Resident Vacation.
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Tina M. DeLaet (Durnwald)
So sorry to hear of Aunt Helen’s passing…..
Karen Retter
My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved an amazing women ..Aunt Helen
I feel your pain !
Lou Ann Booze
Ron and Evie,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Lou Ann Booze
Dwane and Jenny adkins
Tami,
So sorry about your mom! It is so sad when our parents leave us, but they are in a better place! Dwane and I are thinking of you guys!
Jenny and dwane
Mary Jeanette
Dear Ron and Evie and family,
We send you our sincere sympathy on the passing of Ron’s mom. We know this is never easy… thankfully we have our memories to help with the sadness. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Gary and Mary
Betty Martin-Danner
My heart goes out to all of Helen’s family. I remember going on vacation to Ohio when I was 8 and visiting Aunt Helen and Uncle Bob. I remember playing in the sprinkler and Aunt Helen spraying all of us kids with water. Funny what you remember. Love, Betty Martin daughter of Evelyn (Babcock) & Raymond Martin.