Roberta Mae Helmick January 12, 1923 - October 18, 2013

Roberta Mae Helmick, 90, a resident of the Forest Grove community, went to be with our Lord on Friday, October 18, 2013 at her home.

Funeral and Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Tualatin Plains Presbyterian Church (Old Scotch Church). 30685 N.W. Scotch Church Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97124.

Roberta was born on January 12, 1923 in Negros Oriental, Philippines Islands. She was the youngest of four children born to Rev. William and Grace (Withee) Smith. In her early childhood Roberta was raised in the Philippines while her parents were serving as missionaries. The family moved to Boston, Massachutes, and it was here Roberta graduated from Brookline High School. She later attended George Peabody College in Nashville, Tennesee, and received a dietician degree.

She met her future husband, Robert W. Helmick, while at a singles get-together in Corvallis. They were married in 1948 and made their home in Tillamook from 1949 to 1980. They moved to Bend in 1981. Robert died in 1986. In 2010, Roberta moved to Forest Grove to be closer to her son Don and his wife, Peggy.

Roberta was first and foremost a devoted Christian and loving mother. She was an active member of the First Christian Church in Tillamook for over 30 years. She enjoyed selling Avon and meeting new people. She had many hobbies and talents, but her favorites were crocheting, reading, and hosting gatherings. She was involved in many group activities such as: Bunco, Chat and Chew, and endless Church and Bible studies. She was the happiest with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; a brother, George Smith; and her parents.

Survivors include her three children and their spouses: Don and Peggy Helmick, Forest Grove; Lori and Michael Carson, Medford; Dean and Teresa Helmick, Orchid Bay, Belize; two sisters, Blanche Craig and Harriet Fowler, both of Newberg; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Roberta's name to: Presbyterian Missionary Retirement Fund in care of Tualatin Plains Presbyterian Church.