Helen Louise Earl

Helen Louise Earl passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at home in Lake Oswego from heart failure. Helen was born August 27, 1924 in Los Angeles to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Dresscher of Venice, California.

She graduated from Whittier College, where she met G. Warren Earl, who was returning to finish his education after WWII. They were married in 1946. Helen wand Warren lived in a Quonset hut in the college village for married students. She taught first grade while Warren finished school.

Warren also taught school for a few years after college but then took a summer job at KLAC TV in Hollywood that began a lifetime job in broadcasting, managing radio stations in major markets throughout the country. Helen felt her life enriched by all the many new friends she made during their many moves but still held dear her Whittier College gang.

Helen found enjoyment in volunteering in each city. Her greatest pleasures were the years spent as a docent at the L.A. County Museum of Natural History, and at the Assistance League of San Pedro/Palos Verdes/Ventura branches. She was a 50-year member of PEO where she found true friendship and rewarding work.

Helen and Warren retired to Tigard, Oregon in 2000 to be near their children. After 58 years of marriage, Warren passed away in 2004. Helen will be interred with her beloved husband at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.

Helen is survived by her children, Michael and Thomas Earl, Susan Earl Nierengarten; her grandchildren, Michael and Stephen Nierengarten, and Michael Baehr; and her great grandchildren, Sebastian and Veronica Baehr.

Helen lived a full and happy 90 years, making many friends, remaining curious, interested and engaged with just about everything she chose to do. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Earl’s name may be made either to PEO Chapter A Portland, Whittier College 13406 Philadelphia Street, Whittier, CA 90601 or a charity of your choice.