Helen Holsman

Holsman, Helen Rich 105 Sept. 07, 1907 Sept. 28, 2012 We bid farewell to our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Helen Rich Holsman, who peacefully passed from this world on Sept. 28, 2012. She was born on Sept. 7, 1907 to Christian and Rosalie Rich and spent the vast majority of her 105 years in Oregon. Her father and brothers founded Rich and Sons Nursery in Hillsboro. Helen married Noel Edward Holsman in 1945 and traveled with him during his career in the U.S. Army. She raised three children: Maxine, Edward and Catherine and lovingly cared for them and her eight granddaughters and 10 great-grandchildren. Helen loved gardening, classical music and baking her famous marionberry pies. Her gentle nature and sharp wit will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held for Helen at Bethany Baptist Church, 4545 NW Kaiser Road, Portland on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.