Hulin, Helen Louise

Helen Louise Hulin Helen passed away Jan. 20, 2010, surrounded
by family after a 4 year fight with dementia. Born April 1, 1921 in
La Platte, Missouri, Helen Ashlock was raised in Spokane, where
she met Donald F. Hulin in high school. They married Oct. 2,
1941. After 21 years of moves by the Army, they settled in
Lakewood, building a home where they raised 3 sons and 2
daughters. As a family they enjoyed camping, hunting, and
fishing. Helen and Don traveled extensively. They were avid
dancers, being charter members in the Roamin' Tacomans Square
Dance Club. She was preceded in death by her husband and her
daughter Suzanne. Helen is survived by her children Lance
(Sheila), Terry (Linda), JoAnne, and Ron, along with 4
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She volunteered
extensively with the Emblems (Elks), Lakewood Senior Center, VA
and Western State hospitals. A memorial will be held Monday Jan.
25, 2010 at 3:00 PM in the Mountain View Celebration of Life
Center. A private burial will follow Tue. at Fort Lewis. Please sign
our guest book at www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) from January 22 to January
24, 2010