Helen Berrett

HELEN BERRETT WASHINGTON D.C. -- Helen Maxine Berrett, 74, of Idaho Falls passed away January 28, 2007, in Washington D.C. while visiting her daughters. She was born August 4, 1932, in St. Anthony, Idaho, the second child of Anna Ruth Scow Ferney and Lloyd R. Ferney. She spent her very early childhood in St. Anthony. Her mother divorced Lloyd and moved to Rexburg, Idaho. On December 29, 1937, her mother married Norman D. Hogg and they moved to Twin Falls, Idaho. She attended school there and in 1939, they moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho where she completed her schooling, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. She also attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She married Rob Lee Berrett on June 24, 1953, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They moved to Seattle, Washington, where Rob obtained his masters degree and passed the CPA exam. He accepted a job with the government in the Foreign Aid Department. His first assignment was in Seoul, Korea where their first child, Robin, was born. In the following years they lived in JaKarta, Indonesia; Athens, Greece, where Holly was born; Idaho Falls, Idaho (while Rob was in Viet Nam), where Wendy was born; La Paz, Bolivia; Bogota, Columbia; a second tour in JaKarta, Indonesia; Cambodia (Helen and girls had to live in Thailand at the time); Washington D.C.; and Guatamala. After her husband's death on December 12, 1981, in Guatamala, she returned to Idaho Falls. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many positions. Helen was a devoted wife and mother Survivors include: Daughter: Robin (Kevin) Whitworth, Savannah, GA Daughter: Holly (Bill) Simmons, Arlington, VA Daughter: Wendy (Rick) Kirshner, Potomac, MD Sister: Marianna (Roy) Collins, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Ralph (Evelyne) Ferney, St. Raphael, France 10 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a sister, Marie (Bob) Bishop. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007, at the Idaho Falls LDS 28th Ward, 1165 Azalea Drive, with Bishop Cleo Geddes officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Saturday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Annis-Little Butte Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ----------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Amy Collins sundevilfemme@hotmail.com My fellow family members, I'm so sorry to hear of Helen's passing and I know this must be an especially difficult time. Robin, Holly and Wendy, I know how you are feeling and I only wish I could be there in-person for you three just as you were for me 13 years ago. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all, and please know -- though I may not be there in body, I am there in mind and spirit! I love you, Amy Clayton & Valerie Myers vkmyers@gmail.com We wanted to let you know how sorry we are for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish we could be with you at this time, but please know we are with you in spirit. May the Lord bless you and comfort you with the knowledge that Helen is no longer in any pain or suffering. All our love, Valerie & Clayton (& Andrew) Marcia and Clay Conn clayton_conn@comcast.net We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's death. We have some very special memories of both your mom and dad especially when we were all in Seattle together and then visiting with your family in Washington D.C. and other times as well. We always enjoyed visiting after we were living in Provo. With love, Marcia and Clay Einer Earl Pedersen and Marian Ferney Pedersen the2ofus@myfam.com Dear Robin, Holly and Wendy and families, Marianna and Ralph and families, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are thankful Helen is now at peace and is no longer suffering with any pain . How happy Rob and Helen are to now be together. She will be missed. We are hoping we will be able to come. It has been a long time. We would like to meet with you again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you - may the Lord bless you and comfort you. With Love, Einer Earl Pedersen and Marian Ferney Pedersen Emily Scarborough (Nick & Becky) EmilyScarborough@msn.com Hi, We were Helen's neighbors for about 10 years on Vega Circle. One of our rooms shared a common wall with her music room. She always practiced her organ on Saturday afternoons and we loved to listen to her play. She also gave us homemade cookies. She was a very nice lady. She will be missed by lots of people. Please accept our condolences. Bye Marushias [paddy@srv.net] I was saddened to hear of Helen's passing. I always enjoyed helping her with her tax preparation and visiting with her, as she reminded me of my mother. I am sorry I was unable to attend the services, but wanted you to know I was thinking of her. I am sure there are some great family memories of adventures abroad. If I can be of any help concerning the past few years of taxes, please contact me at the H&R Block Teton Village office, 208.529.2847 or at my home email: paddy@srv.net Again, my sympathy for your loss. Susan Marushia H&R Block Lynette Pedersen Ellis - 5/27/2007 chadandlynette@hotmail.com Robin, Holly, and Wendy, I just learned about the passing of your wonderful mother. My heart goes out to all of you. I have nothing but the fondest memories of your sweet mom. She was always an incredible support and made us all feel like "one of the girls." She was never without a smile on her face and always ready to help out however she could. What an example to all of us! Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Lynette (Pedersen) Ellis