Helen Graybeal

Helen Louise Graybeal

1921 - 2019

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Obituary of Helen Louise Graybeal

Helen Louise (Davolt) Graybeal passed peacefully in her sleep on June 16, 2019 at the age of 98, in Tacoma, Washington. Helen was born in Berwyn, Nebraska on January 5, 1921 to L.G. and Vera (Waterbury) Davolt.

Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother. Her happiest moments were spending time with family, surrounded by those she loved and who loved her in return. She lived her life as a shining example of the spirit of kindness and love – the highest form of wisdom.

Helen was married to Earl Read Graybeal on May 18, 1940 and they shared 58 years together, raising five children, camping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends until Earl’s death in 1998.  Helen later shared her life with partner Glenn Arnold. Helen and Glenn spent time in their Vancouver, Washington home and in their Park Model in Mesa, AZ where they enjoyed friends, family, walking and having coffee together.

Helen was preceded in death by sons Larry (Tahwahnah), Doug, and Dick (Leona). She is survived by her son Bob Graybeal (Jonni), daughter Deanna  (Graybeal) Bernhoft (Tom), brother L.G. Davolt,  17 grand,  30 great grand and 34 great-great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held in Wenatchee in August to honor, rejoice in, and share memories of Helen’s 98 years of living.