Helen Mildred Waterhouse

Helen Mildred Waterhouse, 91, of Portage passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Bickford of Battle Creek. Helen was born on February 14, 1928 in Oshtemo Twp., MI. She was the daughter of Thomas and Maude (Harvey) Branch. Helen was a graduate of Mattawan High School. On May 6, 1950 she married Edward Waterhouse, they enjoyed over 60 years of marriage. Helen was a Godly woman who served the Lord faithfully her entire life. She was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church of Portage. She especially loved her quilting club where they made hundreds of quilts that have been sent throughout the world. She worked in the insurance field for over 46 years. She retired from the Garrett Agency, Inc after being there for 35 years. Helen loved spending time with family and friends, camping, NASCAR Sunday’s, baking, and listening to Neil Diamond while playing solitaire or solving crossword puzzles. Helen is survived by her four children: Thomas Waterhouse of IN; Sue (Richard) Pitts of IN; Mark (Rita) Waterhouse of Battle Creek; and Bryan (Karen) Waterhouse of Vicksburg; 12 Grandchildren, and 6 Great Grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 10am, followed by a memorial service at 11am at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 9420 Portage Rd, Portage. Burial of her ashes will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Please visit Helen’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com where you can read her obituary, sign the guestbook, and share a memory. Those who wish may make contributions to the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, and/or Bickford Cottage of Battle Creek. The family is being assisted by Avink Funeral Home and Cremation Society, 129 S. Grand St. Schoolcraft, MI 49087. (269-679-5622).