Campbell, Helen Polauf

Helen Campbell Age 62, of Tacoma, WA passed peacefully 
Tuesday evening, May 18, 2010, at Good Samaritan Hospital, 
Puyallup from ovarian cancer complications. Helen was born 
Aug. 11, 1947 in Vienna, Austria to proud parents Hermine 
and Josef Polauf. Later adopted by Scott Barclay, Helen was 
blessed later with two siblings, Cindy Mosley and Richard 
Barclay. Helen was a veterinarian assistant at Buttons 
Veterinary Hospital, Tacoma. In her later career Helen 
finished her life celebrating 14 years as a paraeducator for 
Franklin Pierce School District. On Dec. 31st, 1979 Helen was 
married to her late husband Bob Campbell, with whom she 
enjoyed 30 years of life before he passed. Helen has 3 
children, John Barclay, Adam Garibaldi, aka Sam Campbell, 
and her adopted daughter, Sheila Campbell, all residing in 
Tacoma, WA. Helen had a passion for crafts, especially 
crocheting and scrapbooking. Helen loved decorative frogs 
and she will be missed by her motley crew of 3 dogs and 3 
cats. Helen touched the lives of so many and is survived by 
Hermine Barclay, Cindy Mosley, Richard Barclay, John Barclay, 
Adam Garibaldi, Sheila Campbell, 5 nephews, 4 nieces and 6 
grandchildren. Service and viewing are arranged at Fir Lane 
Funeral Home, 924 East 176th St., Spanaway, WA on Saturday 
May 22, 2010. Viewing is to commence at 1pm with 
memorial service to following at 2pm. Flowers may be sent 
to Fir Lane Funeral Home. The family would like to thank our 
many friends for their expressions of love and support 
during this very difficult time. Helen, as you were, you will 
always be treasured forever in our memory.

Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 21, 2010