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Helen Louise (Hess)
Bobbitt
Dec 30, 1928 - Jan 17, 2018
Posted by Ann Weber
DAVIS FAMILY
FUNERAL HOME
DEWEY, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)
Helen Louise Hess Bobbitt, 89, died on Wed., Jan. 17, 2018.
Helen was born in Bartlesville, OK, on Dec. 30, 1928, to Alice and Mark
Hess. She graduated from College High School in Bartlesville in 1946.
She received her BS degree in Chemistry in 1950. While studying at
Oklahoma A&M (Okla. State Univ.) she met another Chemistry student
Charlie Bobbitt, who turned out to be the love of her life. They were
married July 18, 1948, at First Methodist Church in Bartlesville. After
a short teaching stint in Healdton, Helen and Charlie moved back to the
Bartlesville area and settled in Dewey.
Although Charlie did not like to travel, Helen did. She would pack up
the car with her mother, sister and two kids and drive all over the
country. And, unlike Charlie, she would stop any time the kids saw
something interesting. Trips included the 1968 HemisFair in San Antonio,
the beach in Corpus Christi, Mammoth Cave National Park, My Old Kentucky
Home, New York, and Niagara Falls. She also enjoyed skiing lessons in
Colorado and the beach in Jamaica.
Helen was an active member of her church and volunteered extensively for
Voice of the Martyrs. Helen loved people. She was full of life and drew
her energy from being around others. Playing volleyball was one of her
greatest pleasures. She led her daughter’s Girl Scout troop, taught
Vacation Bible School, and with Charlie, hosted a young adults bible
study in their home.
Helen was one of the kindest people to walk this earth. Driven by a
genuine love for others she always put the concerns of others ahead of
her own. She fought for the underdog and could be fierce in defending
those being bullied or mistreated. She wanted every game to end in a tie
so there would be no losers. She was an inspiration to many.
She was a resident at Heritage Villa for the past year and a half. Even
there her loving personality and gentle spirit were known by all the
staff. Though dementia stole her memory and robbed her of mental
clarity, Helen still told everyone there how pretty they looked every
day. She had a smile for everyone.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband Charlie, two brothers and two
sisters.
She is survived by her two children, Mark Bobbitt of
Bartlesville and Maggie Bobbitt of Chicago.
Visitation will be held Sun., Jan. 21, from 12-5. In lieu of flowers the
family requests memorial contributions in her memory be made to Dewey
United Methodist Church (designated for local missions) - 618 N.
Delaware, Dewey OK 74029; or to the Alzheimer’s Association (Alz.org).
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at Dewey United
Methodist Church. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and
the Davis Family Funeral Home. Helen Louise Hess Bobbitt, 89, died on
Wed., Jan. 17, 2018.
Cemetery Details
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