In loving memory of

Helen Mary Craig
June 18, 1924 - December 12, 2013

Helen Mary Craig was born on June 18, 1924, in Dearborn, Michigan to Stanley and Mary (Shastokovich) Shedlowsky. She passed away on December 12, 2013 in La Jolla, California, at the age of 89. She was surrounded by 23 of her family and friends.



She grew up in Silverwood and Pontiac, Michigan with her four brothers (Joe, Ed, Bill and John), and her sister (Frances). Helen moved to California in 1943 and was an extra in two movies, 'The Gangster' and 'The Big Clock'. Later she met her beloved husband, Bob, and they married in 1947. They moved to La Habra, California in 1953 and raised a family of four children.



Helen is survived by her four children, Linda, John, Mary Beth (Beethie) and Gary; 6 grandchildren and their spouses Robert (Robbie), Brendan (Bean) and Tammy, Wendy (Wenzie), Erica and Joey, Kelly and Carlos, Robert (Charlie) and 7 great-grandchildren Hayden, Jose, Kameo (Kamie), Gabriella (Gabby), Enrique, Ethan, and Jetta, her first great-great grandchild Brynley, born May 2014, and her eighth great grandchild Isabella, born August 2014. Her Bob preceeded her in death in 1981.



She was much loved and will be greatly missed.







Edits and corrections were made to this obituary August 28, 2014.

Tributes

Dawn Shedlowsky McKinney wrote on May 10, 2017:

"I'm grateful for the wonderful memories I have of Aunt Helen, and being able to hear her voice just before Thanksgiving when she called to check on Edgar, after his stroke. Her words were so uplifting at a time I needed it most. My prayer now is that God will comfort all those who loved her so dearly. Dawn (Shedlowsky) McKinney & Family"

Sandy Rule wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time. Helen was a wonderful Aunt and Godmother....she is no longer with us, but will always remain in our hearts and memories. Sandy (Shedlowsky) Rule & Family"

Jim Shedlowsky wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Sister/Aunt Helen You will live on, with love,...in the hearts of your Michigan family,....from your 'roots'. We remember you growing up on Fairmount Street, in Pontiac,...and then leaving to spread our family to California,... but always retaining the love for those of us 'back home',....who will continue to return that love, in rememberance. John, Jim & T.J. Shedlowsky.........and families"

Genowefa Plgrabska wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Wyrazy wspolczucia dla rodziny.Nie mialam okazji sie spotkac z ciotka Helen ale rozmawialam przez telefon.Miala taki mily i cieply glos.Dobrze nam sie rozmawialo.Zostanie na zawsze w mojej pamieci i w sercu.Kuzynka Genowefa Polgrabska z POLSKI."

Cheryl VanHorn wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Oh, my dear sweet Aunt Helen, how I will miss your loving spirit...... To my cousins and their families........May beautiful memories of a life lived to its fullest linger and the shadow of pain be lessened each passing day......Jim and Cheryl (Shedlowsky) VanHorn (Davisburg, MI)"

Anonymous wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Mrs. Helen Mary Craig."

sam polston wrote on May 10, 2017:

"I thought of Helen to be a sweet and kind person. My wife and I were talking to her on Thanksgiving and she says to us, ' don`t laugh, but i`m going home to watch cops television show'....She loved this show, as I do, so we had a great conversation about this. Helen, we will miss your nice smile and humor...God bless you. Love, Sam, Damaris & Martina"

Anonymous wrote on May 10, 2017:

"Joyful Memory was purchased for the family of Mrs. Helen Mary Craig."