Helen Louise Hart

Helen Louise Hart April 22, 1937 - June 27, 2021 At the start of a beautiful Sunday sunrise June 27, 2021 over the Cascade Mountains in the Bavarian City of Leavenworth Washington our beloved Helen Louise Hart left our lives here to join her husband Cecil ALLEN Hart and her son Mark Hart along with her many beloved family members and friends she had so longed to see once again. It was a romantic exit, as it was exactly one month to the day that she had kissed her High School sweetheart and husband of 65 years good bye only to send him on his way ahead of her. Her short month without the Love of her life had its ups and downs. However, she was able to travel one last time over the mountains she had traveled many times to John Day, and then up to Wenatchee to stay with her Sister Daisy Feigal and her large extended family of loved ones. Helen was born in The Dalles on April 22, 1937 to Julia Jesse Gladys Barry Brown Miller and George Irving (Sonny) Brown. She attended grade School 1st to 3rd grade at the Ol' Belshaw School, a Country School 3 miles below John Day. 4th to 8th grades she attended at the Izee Country School; graduating in the largest class they ever had. Four 8th grade Graduates! She attended four years at Burns Union High 1951 to 1955, where she graduated 10th out of a class of 76 students. Burns High School at that time was located in what now is the Lincoln Jr. High School in Burns. While in High School, she worked after school, weekends, and summers for "Herman's Bakery"; 4 years of selling donuts! Helen enjoyed her teenage years and brought many smiles to a lot of crowds; at 14 she was named QUEEN of the 1951 Eastern Oregon Junior Rodeo held at the Grant County fairgrounds in John Day. The picture she wanted placed in this obituary was from that parade! This picture is how she would like us all to remember her... When she was 17 years old, she was a Harney County Fair Princess, and then in 1955 High School Prom Queen. She was also Secretary of the Student Body (1954) and President of the Girl's League (1955). Helen completed eight projects, winning twenty ribbons of which two were Champion Ribbons in 4-H. She was active in 4-H Clubs for many years in the Izee, John Day Valley, and the Burns area, participating as a member and later as a Jr. Leader and an Adult leader. Helen, during her lifetime was a Charter Member of the Harney Co. Horsewomen's Club, and served 2 years as Secretary; Member of the Rebecca Lodge, Eastern Star and Lady "Elk". On Thanksgiving Day, November 19, 1955 she married her High School sweetheart, Cecil ALLEN Hart. They celebrated their 50th wedding Anniversary with her dream come true trip of a lifetime to Hawaii. They were the proud parents of 2 outstanding sons. First born was, Philip Allen Hart who resides in San Francisco (one of Helen's favorite vacation spots) where he is the founder of a Wealth Management Company. Their second son, Mark Irving Hart preceded them in 2013 after a battle with cancer. Helen was a "second" generation Forest Service employee. Her Dad, Sonny Brown, worked on the Burns Ranger District for nearly 20 years. Helen worked as the Information Receptionist for both the Burns Ranger District and the Snow Mt. Ranger District for 23 years before retiring in December 1990. While working for the two district offices, she received many awards for her performance. One award she loved was the 1987 'Host of the Year' awarded by the Malheur and Ochoco National Forests. She was also very proud of her work as Indian Program Coordinator for the Ochoco, and Oregon Youth Range Camp Coordinator. Helen lived her life to the fullest and was compassionate about her family, her classmates, her friends, her Pets, Smokey Bear, and loved Country western and Classical music; horseback riding, camping out, painting ceramics, swimming, collecting critters and horses, and we can't forget to mention numerous shopping trips to Oards Gallery! The Love, Smiles, Hugs, and Encouraging words she shared with us all will forever be felt in our hearts and be in our cherished memories. Helen Louise Hart is survived by her Son, Philip Allen Hart (Marek) San Francisco; Sister, Daisy E. Feigal, East Wenatchee, WA; Double first Cousin, Sam Barry (Agnes) Pendleton; Nieces, Debra Anderson (Leonard) and Amy Smith (Stewart) East Wenatchee; Nephew, Delbert Feigal (Aimee) Vantage, WA; Brother in laws, Eldon Hart (Sally) Burns and Bill Hart Burns; Sister in laws, Mary Ann Wardell (Frank) Caldwell, ID and Marilyn Idica (Fred) Upper Lake, CA plus Numerous nieces and nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews; Classmates and many wonderful neighbors and Friends. Helen was preceded in death by her Husband, Cecil ALLEN Hart; Son, Mark Irving Hart; Parents, George Sonny Brown and Gladys Miller THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT! Helen's Graveside service will be held at 9:30 am on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at the Burns Cemetery. Arrangements by Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee, WA and La Follette's Chapel Burns, Oregon.