Age 82 of Farmington Hills.

She was born in Detroit on July 12, 1930 and later moved to Ferndale where she attended Lincoln High School. Helen graduated as salutatorian in January 1948.
With the help of scholarships and working several jobs she put herself through college, graduating with a Bachelor of Education degree from Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University). She later received her Master's in Education from Wayne State University. Helen met Carl Dahlstrom at MSNC and they were married in Ferndale in 1953.
Helen taught in Southfield and Lapeer before coming with Carl to Farmington. They both taught in the Farmington Schools for 37 years, retiring in 1992. During this time they raised three children, Jon, Laurie and Nancy. Helen was involved in many organizations over her lifetime, including the Farmington Education Association and later the retired teachers association. She was a longtime member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), various church organizations and the Swedish Club of Farmington. Helen was a kind and generous person who will be sadly missed by family, friends, and all who met her.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband Carl, daughter Nancy and brother Richard. Left to cherish her memories are son Jon (Barbara) Dahlstrom, daughter Laurie (Chuck Ulrich) Dahlstrom, grandchildren Jennifer, Kevin, Angela, Christopher, Brian (Molly) and Allison, brother Michael (Evelyn) Digon and sister-in-law Mary Digon. Also missing her will be many nieces, nephews, cousins and long-time friends.

Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. (in state 10:30 a.m.), October 20th, at First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Officiating will be Dr. Sue Ellis Melrose, Pastor.

Visitation Friday from 2-8 p.m., October 19th, at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.

Final resting place will be at the Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Farmington.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Farmington Memorial Fund, 26165 Farmington Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334 or The Charity of your Choice.