Pauline (Polly) Helgeson
March 18, 1925 - March 29, 2015
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Pauline (Polly) Helgeson
March 18, 1925 - March 29, 2015
Obituary
Having lived her life to the fullest, our cherished mother, grandmother, and friend has completed her earthly mission and moved on to be with the lord. Polly helgeson of kanawha city departed this life on march 29, 2015. She had celebrated her 90th birthday on march 18 (1925).
She has been a member of ruffner memorial church for over 55 years where she was a loyal member of the church choir. Polly loved to celebrate life and liked nothing more than spending time with family and friends. She brought much laughter and fun to her grandchildren with her sense of humor, always concerned and caring about them into her final hours.
Born to the late paul and lulu hardman, she was the youngest of five children. She is preceded in death by her siblings james, george, chantilla, and virginia; her husband george t. Helgeson; and beloved daughter, lynn dickinson.
Those around polly knew her as a woman of many accomplishments. She completed studies at morris harvey college, the university of virginia gri, graduate school for realtors. She was a property appraiser and went on to become the owner/broker of cosmopolitan realty in 1960, belonging to local, state, and national boards for over 45 years. She is included in king’s who’s who in the congressional library, which lists her as an expert in the real estate field.
Polly has been a 60 year member of the dar where she served as secretary for the charleston chapter. She later became a charter member of the anne bailey chapter of the dar where she served both as a charter chaplain and registrar.
In addition, she has belonged to the charleston woman’s club, been an agent for sterling oil and gas company, president of the cystic fibrosis chapter of louisville and a member of professional women. In keeping with her passion for music she was a member of the us amateur dancers, and the passpied dance club. Her pastimes included jazz and genealogy.
Polly is survived by a daughter, april helgeson cavender (jack); son-in-law john dickinson (lynn); five grandchildren john, perry, mark, and ally cavender and todd hill; two great grandchildren, ethan and katie hill.
A celebration of polly’s life will take place 1 p.M. Wednesday, april 1, 2015, at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston. Burial will follow at cunningham memorial park, saint albans. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be sent in memory of polly to the: cystic fibrosis foundation, 6931 arlington road, suite 200, bethesda, maryland 20814.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com.
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
5 responses to Pauline (Polly) Helgeson
King Family says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
I Did Not Know Mrs. Helgeson But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death So I Wanted To Say I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort At Times Like This Is The One Found At Revelation 21:4 That Says, “And He Will Wipe Out Every Tear From Their Eyes, And Death Will Be No More, Neither Will Mourning Nor Outcry Nor Pain Be Anymore. The Former Things Have Passed Away.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Anymore. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time.
Bill Driscoll says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: San Francisco California
Dear Family,
Please Accept My Condolences For Your Great Loss. I Am Also Upset By Polly’S Passing. I Will Really Miss Phone Calls With Polly During Which Her Incredible Sense Of Humor Would Always Have Me Laughing So Hard. Sometimes I Would Compliment Polly On Her Inimitable Personality And She Would Say Things Like “Ah, Words! I Just Them Eat Them Up!” Polly Was Truly One Of A Kind And I Feel So Fortunate To Have Known Her For Last 17 Years.
Tommy, Mary & Savannah Clay says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends
Location: Belle West Virginia
Polly Was Such A Wonderful Person! We Know She Will Be Missed By Many! Our Thoughts And Prayers Go Out To Her Family!
Barry Lisenbee says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Apopka Florida
My Deepest Sympathy To The Family Of Polly Helgeson. I Was Saddened To Learn Of Polly’S Passing But Was Glad I Was Able To Talk To Her Last Week. I Will Miss Seeing Her And Talking To Her Occasionally On The Phone. Rip My Dear Friend.
Sherri Patterson says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Niece
Location: San Rafael California
What Can I Say About Polly?! She Was Indescribable, Effervescent, A Knockout, And Comedianne Extraordinaire. But Polly Was More Than That – When I Was A Little Girl Caught In A Snowstorm At Her House, Polly Was Gentle And Caring, And I Learned What A Good And Soulful Listener She Could Be. Polly Was One Of The Funniest People I Ever Knew, But Most Of All She Was Full Of Heart. I Will Miss Her Terribly.
May She Be Laughing And Dancing With A Joyful Peaceful Soul In Heaven For All Time. Thank You Polly.