Helen Eileen Witthoft
December 25, 1926 ~ June 11, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Helen Eileen Witthoft, 85, of Asheville passed away on Monday June 11, 2012.
Mrs. Witthoft was born in to Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson in Colorado Springs, CO. She grew up in New Mexico; acquired a degree in Nursing Education from the University of Pittsburg, PA. She lived in many states in her adult life. She has made her home in Asheville for the past 25 years where she was an RN and was a nursing instructor at AB Tech.
Her husband, Olin Witthoft and her son David Witthoft preceded her in death. Her survivors include her son Michael Witthoft and wife Sheri Witthoft of Hong Kong, China. Four grandchildren, Andrew Witthoft of Glenwood Springs, CO; Anna Rueger of Biddeford, ME; Olin Witthoft of Glouster, MA and Brandi Witthoft of Fletcher, NC; and a great grandson.
A memorial will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday 14 July at Skyland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Keith Turman officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 31 College Place, Asheville, NC 28801. (www.alz.org)
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Dear Mike,
Today I heard you had lost your mother. I know the suddenness of it must have been a dreadful shock. Pls accept the deepest sympathy of myself personally to you and all your family.
Sincerely yours,
Hanson
May her rest in peace, may all of us strong.
Sorry to hearing the sad news, Mike.
May my thoughts and condolences with you and your family.
Take care!
I am sorry for your lost, Mike.
My thoughts and condolences are with you and all the family.
I am sorry for your lost, Mike.
My thoughts and condolences are with you and all the family.
Dear Mike & Sheri,
Our deepest condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. As a good friend once shared with me – ‘Just at the moment when someone at my side says ‘She is gone’, other voices take up a glad shout, ‘There she comes!’
Sincerely,
Bill & family
Your mother will be missed here at Cedar Forest II.
I’m sorry to hear your mother passed away.
May God bless you and your family during this time and always.
with deep condolence,
Fadlan
Michael,
We were so sorry to hear about Helen. One of the many Cedar Forest neighbors that were so special to us. I cannot begin to tell you how many fond memories I have of her and specks. She was a wonderful lady WE WILL SURELY MISS.
Mike, Sheri and Family –
Our prayers are with you and the family. Eileen was always very special to us and she will be greatly missed.
Dear Mike,
I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I hope that your heart is at peace and that your days know gentleness.
Sorry to hearing the sad news, Mike.
May my thoughts and condolences with you and your family.
Crystal
Mike, Sheri and Family – realizing that the visitation and service has been and gone, I hope and pray that these quiet days of sadness are also brightened by the great store of wonderful memories you all must share. Long may this treasure house sustain and enrich your lives. I saw the vision of Helen Eileen for the first time in this book of condolence and immediately saw “Mike smiling out at me” – the likeness is wonderful and I smiled back.
Sincerely
Ian Wilkinson
Helen was a dear friend and I have very fond memories of her kind and generious ways she served her church. The very first time I met her was when we stayed overnight together at Room at the Inn. She gave so much of her time, even when she was not feeling well she found the streingth to serve God. Helen never needed and glory, she did so much without anyone ever knowing it. Helen was someone who I admired for the way she lived her life, and we will miss her at Skyland United Methodist Church and in our community. Love and Blessings to her family during this sad time.
My Dad’s sister was always a ball of fire She took so much pride in all of her children. I will never forget my graduation and Will and Sara will always remember the thought fullness.
We are all better people because of her. We will celebrate her life.
Love Billy, Rhonda, Will
Aunt Eileen will be dearly missed and will always be a precious part of our lives.