Bonnie Jean Helsberg, age 77, formerly of Sheridan died Saturday, April 24, 2004 at her home in Bay City, OR.

Mrs. Helsberg was born February 26, 1927 to William R. Brown and Emma (Jones) Brown of Sheridan. She was raised in the area and was a 1945 graduate of SHS.

On July 16, 1948, she married Vern L. Helsberg, also of Sheridan.

She worked as a bookkeeper for Jersey Creamery and spent many summers with her family enjoying the Big Horn Mountains at the Helsberg family cablins.

In 1979, Bonnie and Vern moved to Beaverton, Or.

In later years, Bonnie enjoyed crocheting, oil painting, working in her garden and spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by a son, Steven and her parents.

Survivors include her husband, a son, Mark of Sheridan, a daughter, Teresa Aman of Portland OR, two sisters Jo Leech of Nehalem OR and Billie King of Seattle WA and 5 grandchildren.

The Sheridan Press - April 28, 2004.