Helen K Shotwell

Passed away On April 19, 2025 at her home in Reardan, WA. She was born on September 17, 1928 to John and Rosa Kaszycki in Northhampton, PA. In 1954 she married James Shotwell in Maryland and they moved west to Washington state. Helen worked at Washington Water Power (Avista) and later for Washington Trust Bank where she retired.

Working in the downtown area, when asked by someone on the street for “help” she would take them to a nearby fast food place make sure they got some food to eat. She never passed by a “Red Kettle” at Christmas without dropping in a donation.

Helen is survived by her daughters Sharon (Dan) Greany and Suzanne (Jerry) Schulz along with 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Jim in 1977, brother Michael Kaszycki in 1996.

Thank you to Assured Hospice for the end of life care. A graveside service will be held at Mountview Cemetery in Billings, MT. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.strate-funeral.com for the Shotwell family. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, Davenport, WA is caring for the family.