Special thanks to Mary Hall, Ann Brott, Deputy Kimbrough of the Kent County Sheriff’s Department, and Kevin Pike for their care of our mother on November 16, 2012; Pike Funeral Home for outstanding service throughout the planning and funeral processes; Cedar Springs Floral for the beautiful job on the casket spray; all the family and friends who sent flowers and cards, gave memorial contributions, attended the visitation and/or funeral, and otherwise expressed condolences; Pastor Larry Young for the funeral service; the Brott, Hall and Parker families whose watchful care gave us peace of mind and were a blessing to our mother; Birchville School friends, class of 1942 CSHS friends, North Kent Seniors, and others whose friendship enriched our mother’s life; and to God for giving us this special woman to be our mother, allowing her to be here for 89 years, and giving her the gift of health and independent living right up until her last moment on earth.

The family of Helen Valiket