Helen L. Kingsley
December 27, 1920 - February 13, 2010
Obituary
Helen L. Kingsley
Helen was born December 27, 1920 in Seattle, WA and died with her family at her side February 13, 2010 at the age of 89. She went to join the love of her life for Valentines Day. Helen was a past member of the Rainer Golf and Country Club, and the Rancho Las Palmas Country Club. She loved to play cards, go to the casino, and being with family and friends. Helen is survived by her son John P. Kingsley, daughter Janis Kenneth Ristine, grandchildren Beny, and Mitch Kingsley, and Megan Ristine, and a very loving and extended family, and many dear friends old and new. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Kingsley. Funeral Mass Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 11:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 30525 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003.
If you would like to contact the family, you may contact Helen’s daughter Jan Ristine, 1903 Dumas Circle NE, Tacoma, WA 98422.
A MOTHER’S REFLECTION
And the mother said,
‘I have reached the end of my
journey and I know that the end
is better than the beginning, but
my children can walk alone and
their children with them.’
And the children said,
‘You will always be with us, even
when you have gone through the
gates.’
And they stood and watched her
as she went on, and the gates
closed after her.
And they said,
‘We cannot see her, but her
memory will guide us forever.’
Again Jan, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will have your momma in fall issue of Totem II and mail you a copy. Ginny
We extend our sincere sympathy to the family at your great loss.
Toni was a special lady who we will always remember.
Jan and family, You have my sincerest thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your mother was a joyous person.
John and Janis, I cannot remember ever seeing your mother without your dad or your dad without auntie Helen. Just like gramma Elsie I never saw auntie raise her voice or lose her composure. It is hard to beleive that mom is now the last Tocco! I have the best memories of stay overs at both the west seattle houses you guys lived at. It is up to us to carry on the family traditions that our parents instilled is each of us…..love you guys and see you tuesday….Peter