Helen E. Beasley

Helen Gould Beasley passed away August 12, 2010 of natural causes in Polson, MT. Helen Emily Gould Beasley was born November 7, 1920 in Valley, Nebraska. She was one of four children born to Clarence and Martha Gould, the only girl among three brothers, Don, Dan and Philip. In September 1943 Helen enlisted in the Coast Guard. She served in Palm Beach, Fl., Cleveland, Ohio, and Chicago, Ill. She completed Cooks and Baker's School and her qualified duties were Ship's Cook Third Class. She was in the Coast Guard for two years and three months and then she was discharged and served in the Regular Women's Reserve form 1943 to 1946. She was so very proud of her service in the Spars and American Legion. She was patriotic to the end. Helen even attended this past 4th of July parade (in her wheel chair) wearing her American Legion hat, and holding a small American flag. Helen trained for and became a nursing assistant in 1959 at the VA hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1962 she received her Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Assistant certificate and the same facility. She retired in May of 1978. Floyd and Helen were married at The Chapel of Trinity Cathedral Church in Omaha, Nebraska on November 20, 1973. They met at the VA Hospital in Omaha. Breaking the rules of staff and patient they fell in love. Totally devoted to each other for 12 years until Floyd's death in 1985. They moved to Polson in May 1978. Helen was very active with St. Andrews Episcopal Church for many years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and American Legion. She was an avid gardener & quilter. She loved poetry, crocheting, sewing, but most important her commitment to her faith. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Martha Gould, her brothers Daniel and Philip Gould, and her beloved husband Floyd A. Beasley. Helen is survived by her brother Donald Gould and wife Eleanor of Omaha, Nebraska, as well as several nieces and nephews and their families and many dear friends past and present who will miss her terribly. You fought the good fight to the end dear friend. Rest in peace. Services with Military Rites conducted by the Polson VFW will be at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 2 pm. The Rev. George Walter will officiate and a reception will follow at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is honored to assist Mrs. Beasley's Family.
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