Helen Ida Rudy

June 03, 1926 - June 24, 2017

Helen Ida Rudy

June 03, 1926 - June 24, 2017

Obituary

Helen Ida (Baier) Rudy, age 91, of Ferndale, passed away Sat. June 24, 2017 in Bellingham. She was the youngest of nine children and was born June 3, 1926 in Adams Co. North Dakota to Samuel and Charlotta Baier. In 1941, her family moved to Whatcom Co. and she graduated from Blaine High School in 1943.
She married Joseph Rudy in February 1948 in Ferndale and they were married for 54 years until his passing in April 2002. Helen was a homemaker, and was involved with many community organizations that included Zion Lutheran Church, Ferndale Senior Center, Whatcom Good Sam’s, American Legion Aux. #154, Whatcom Co. Relay for Life, Campfire, and Grange. For 40 years, she served on the local county election board. Her interests included quilting, gardening, camping, spending time with family and friends, and of course watching the Mariners.
Helen is survived by her two sons, Larry (Margaret) of Lynden, and David (Kim) of Mount Vernon; daughters, Kathy (Dave) Carlson, and Peggy (Scott) Smith of Olympia; grandchildren, Tim, Melissa, Austin, and Trevin; great-grandchildren, Maren and Bryce; her brother Edwin (Jeanette) Baier of Lynwood, and sisters-in-law, Louise Koch and Reatha Rudy.
A visitation will be on Fri. June 30th at 11:30 AM in the chapel at Moles Greenacres (5700 NW Dr. Ferndale) with a Graveside Service to follow at 12noon. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat. July 1st at 12noon at Zion Lutheran Church (7125 Valley View Road, Ferndale) with Rev. Becky Langholz and Rev. Gary Blumanthal.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Ferndale Senior Center or to the organization of your choice.

Celebration Of Life

  • Date & Time: January 1, 1970 (12:00 AM)
  • Venue: Zion Lutheran Church
  • Location: 7215 Valley View Rd Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)

Graveside Service

  • Date & Time: June 30, 2017 (12:00 AM)
  • Venue: Greenacres Memorial Park
  • Location: 5700 Northwest Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (360) -38-4-3401

Visitation

  • Date & Time: June 30, 2017 (12:00 AM)
  • Venue: Moles Farewell Tributes - Greenacres
  • Location: 5700 Northwest Dr Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)

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15 responses to Helen Ida Rudy

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  1. Janette says:

    July 12, 2017Helen was such a dear sweet lady
    that I had the pleasure to meet
    and serve for many many years
    I am so sorry to hear of her passing
    ~ janette

  2. A friend says:

    July 06, 2017So sorry meant to thank Peggy, Helen’s daughter for calling mom.

  3. Kelley says:

    July 03, 2017MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
    ~ KELLEY, Ohio

  4. Linda Rudy says:

    July 01, 2017We are so sorry to hear of her passing. We only spoke to her a few times. But, she was always so kind and we enjoyed the conversation. We met her at the Ferndale Senior Center as she was selling raffle tickets for the quilt she had donated for the Relay For Life. She was a joy. We talked to her about us being the other Rudy family In Ferndale. We are sure she will be missed.
    Don and Linda Rudy
    ~ Linda Rudy, Ferndale, Washington

  5. Kim Lehl says:

    June 28, 2017I will always remember Aunt Helen’s great hugs and laughter. It was a joy to receive her Christmas letter each year and I will miss that delightful treat. Rest In Peace Aunt Helen.
    ~ Kim Lehl, Dayton, Nevada

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