Helen R. Millman
June 18, 1928 - February 06, 2019
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Helen R. Millman
June 18, 1928 - February 06, 2019
Obituary
Helen Roberta (Mcilvride) Millman of Custer, WA, passed away peacefully at North Cascade Health and Rehab in Bellingham on February 6, 2019. Helen was born in Alberta, Canada on June 18, 1928.
Before marrying and immigrating to the US, she was a model for the Hudson Bay Company. She married D.L. Millman on November 29, 1957 and ended up spending more than half her life in Custer, WA. She was a homemaker for most of those years while raising her two children. She also was an amazing cake decorator and cook. In her later years, she was known for her quick wit and always having a crochet hook in her hand making tuques that she enjoyed sharing with anyone crossing her path.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Mable Mcilvride, her husband D.L. Millman, daughter Rebecca Baillargeon, sisters Joy Palmer and Jean Bannerman, and brother William Braden. She is survived by son Joel (Amy) Millman, granddaughters Leta (Joseph) Stewart and Katie Baillargeon, and grandsons Jerod (Ashlynn) Baillargeon and Ryan (Kori) Millman along with 4 great grandchildren Benjamin, Olivia, Rebecca and Lane.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your favorite charity or Whatcom Hospice House. A private family gathering will be arranged at a later date.
7 responses to Helen R. Millman
Cheri says:
February 6, 2019
I only knew Helen from the many stores and restaurants she frequently visited. Amazing energy! Always cheerful and helpful in finding items. She gave me good advice about securing my purse handle to the shopping cart. Charming lady who probably never knew a stranger. My sincere condolences to her family.
Carolyn Moss says:
February 6, 2019
Joe So sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. She was a wonderful friend. I went through Custer a few days ago and just sensed something was amiss. I tried to call her and couldn’t reach her. Bless her heart. I will miss her as I know you will. All I can say is I appreciated her faith in God and as she always finished each phone call with God bless. May the Lord be with you Carolyn
Dave,Claudia and Shirley says:
February 6, 2019
Helen was a one-of-a-kind person. She became friends with Dave’s parent’s 30 years ago at Coast to Coast in Lynden, and continued to bless us with her cheer, stories and her joy for life, even in our last visit with her in December. She was a bold witness to her faith in Jesus Christ and an encouragement to many. We remember her kind heart for those in nursing homes throughout the past several years, and true concern for them. She spent many hours visiting countless folks making their days brighter. Our family will miss her.
Dale and Audrey Snapper says:
February 6, 2019
You will be missed Helen. Been a friend for 60 yrs. your kindness and prayers meant a lot. Believe the prayers are still going. Will miss the quick thinking of you phone calls. You were a special person and a great memory. Love you girl.
TERRY & MARIE COOK AND FAMILY says:
February 6, 2019
Joe and family~
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We did not hear of your Mom’s passing until a few weeks after it happened.
Helen has been such a special friend to our entire family for many years. Her kindness and extraordinary personality will always
be in our memories of her. Always offering to help whether talking to her on the telephone or running in to her at a store.
There is a special place for her in heaven with your Dad and Becky.
Prayers-
The Cook’s