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Helen M. Holley, 95

Helen M. Holley, 95, born Jan. 19, 1921, in Earlton, Kan., passed away Jan. 18, 2017.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Berlin C. Holley; parents Bessie and Harry Umbarger; brothers Jack, Harold and Kenneth; sisters Beulah and Thelma; two nephews and one niece. She is survived by her sister, Betty Bolinger and husband Bill Bolinger; brother-in-law Monroe Holley; sons Charles G. Stiles and Ronald D. Holley; daughter Carol L. Miras; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and 12 nieces and nephews.

She was a welder during World War II, a loyal daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law and friend. Helen’s hobbies were resin sculptures, ceramics, pine needle baskets, to name a few; she excelled in them all. She will be missed.

There is a viewing planned from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel, 744 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, at Mountain View Cemetery in Athol, Idaho. Please visit Helen’s online memorial and sign her guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.