Helen was born on September 8,1936 in San, Antonio, Texas to Charles and Zula Morello . She joined a family of one brother and five sisters. Helen was the product of a large loving family with many connections to the vast local military community. Graduating from Thomas Jefferson HS she entered the commercial world of employment and later joined Civil Service at Lackland Air Force Base. It was there she met her future husband, Gary Douglass. They were married in the base chapel in 1956. The camp following of 31 years began with subsequent duty stations in Corpus Christi and San Antonio, TX, Sacramento, CA, Kansas City,Mo and Tuscaloosa and Maxwell ,AL. At each location the associated military and civilian communities recognized her gracious contributions

Two children were the product of this marriage, Michelle Cameron of Crawford, CO and Scott Douglass or Fayetteville, NC. Four grand children subsequently joined the family: Jade Jorgenson and Leif Cole of Tuscaloosa, AL along with Jessica Quinlan of Oklahoma City,OK and Jeremy Douglass of Olympia, WA. Six great grand children followed.

After the military retirement of Gary a move to Hotchkiss, CO introduced Helen to many new activities and friendships. Active throughout her life she thrived on church and community endeavors. In 2004 the couple moved to Montrose.

Following a brief illness Helen crossed the Rubicon on February 9th surrounded by her husband, children and grand children. Unfortunately the illness was beyond the wonderful care of the Montrose Hospital and Hope West Hospice for which Helen and family were eternally grateful.

The attributes of a loving life included being a wonderful partner, home maker, cook/baker, counselor, decorator and gardener. Her like shall not soon pass this way again. There will be internment at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of the Western Slope in Grand Junction.