Helen grew up in Alamo Heights and graduated from Alamo Heights High School. She went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in History and Government while being an active member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She married her husband Don on March 9, 1974, and was a dedicated wife while he completed residency in Galveston, Texas. Helen also obtained a teaching certificate and was dedicated to teaching children hospitalized with chronic illnesses. She was an active member and always enjoyed participating in many community organizations in San Antonio, including the Junior League of San Antonio, the Military Civilian Club, and The Alliance of the Texas Dental Association. Helen was also a loving, dedicated mother to her two sons who adored her. Helen was treasured by all who knew her and her loss will be felt acutely by her family and friends. She is now at peace in God’s glory.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jane and Ralph Reser, and her son Robert Test. She is survived by her husband Donald Test, son Richard Test and wife Abigail, brothers Charles Reser and wife Beth, and Ralph Reser and wife Diane, nieces Kristin Shannon and Catherine Lacy, nephews Michael Reser and Matthew Reser, and numerous great nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held for family from 6 to 8 pm Sunday, October 22, 2017, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
A family burial will be at Sunset Memorial Funeral Park at noon on Monday, October 23, 2017.
A memorial service for friends and family will follow at 2 pm Monday, October 23, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church, 404 North Alamo, San Antonio.
Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of your choice.
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