Helen Roseanna "Roseanna" Vodka

She is survived by her Sister Bea Petree of Yuba City CA, Daughter Melissa, and Sons, Martin, Mike (Joann), Mark (Jeanne). She had 8 grandchildren, Jason VanDeSchiltz, Christine Vodka, Shaun Vodka, Roseanne Lee, Christopher Fink, Jeffrey Trubachik, Kevin Vodka and Kayla Vodka. And 8 great grandchildren, Natasha Lee, Kiera Lee, Amaya Lee, Cody VanDeSchiltz, Gabriel VanDeSchiltz, Alyssa Vodka, Tyler Vodka and Ayden Fink.

Helen lived a long and happy life. She was born in Seattle and came from meager beginnings that never slowed her down. Married to Frank Vodka for 39 years until his passing. She traveled around the country with her family and Frank while he was in the US Air Force, settling in Portland after his retirement. That put the travel bug in her. Always finding a place to visit and a way to get there. After her youngest was in school she started volunteering in their school, which led to full time position as a teachers aid in a special Ed classroom at Sunnyside grade school. She retired in 1997. Helen also loved going to the movies with family and friends. She was an avid bowler most of her life. She loved to write poems and short stores and take photos. She was also an avid reader. Her family was the joy of her life.

She received a kidney transplant on Christmas day 1997. A gift she would cherish for 13 years.

Helen (Rosie) was preceded by her Husband Frank in 1994 and her Brother Robert Moore in 2006.

In lieu of flower, contributions in memory of Helen may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Oregon and Washington 465 NE 181st Avenue, Suite 257 Portland, OR 97230

Arrangements under the direction of Ross Hollywood Chapel & Killingsworth St. John's Lombard Little Chapel of the Chimes, Portland, OR.