Helen June Mahurin passed away August 7, 2012 at the age of 101 in Hood River, Oregon. Helen was born in Kendrick, Idaho on June 8, 1911 to Herbert and Media (Bailey) Slocum.

While in high school, Helen worked in Spokane, Washington doing housework, she also worked at Liberty Lake, Washington during the summer doing child care and at the Couer d’Alene Hotel. She graduated from high school in 1930.

Helen married Louis Clark Mahurin in 1937 and they lived in Lewiston, Idaho for many years, Louis passed away in 1965. She worked at a local dress shop; Hollywood Shoppe and was an active member of the Lewiston community. She moved to Hood River only a few years ago to be near family.

Helen is survived by her son Doug (Glenna) Mahurin of Parkdale, Oregon and her grandson Mike (& Meredith) Mahurin of Portland, Oregon; granddaughter, Michelle Opoien of Scottsdale, Arizona; and twin great-granddaughters Lainey and Brynley. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Louis and sisters Joyce and Jean.

Graveside services at Lewis and Clark Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Lewiston, Idaho will be held at a later date.

Memorials are encouraged to be made in Helen’s name to; Food Fish Building Fund care of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

Please visit our website to leave a note of condolence for family www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.