Helen Gurries, 86, passed peacefully on June 12, 2016. Helen’s grace, elegance and dedication were shown in her 30 year teaching career, her love for family and her passion for homemaking. Helen is survived by her husband, Robert Gurries, her three children and her five grandchildren. Services will be held at the Santa Clara Mission Cemetery 490 Lincoln Street, Santa Clara, CA on July 2, 2016 at 11:30 am. Reception following.