Helen Lucille Eyre was born on a beautiful day Aug. 15, 1938, in San Francisco, California.
She was born to John Sharp and Lucille Ross and grew up in Salt Lake City. As a child she lived with her uncle Gene and aunt Evelyn’s family and had many fond childhood memories.
She married the love of her life and her eternal companion William Pratt Eyre on Sept. 3, 1955, and were later sealed in the Jordan River Temple. They created a beautiful legacy together, teaching them to believe in God, love, and family togetherness. It is in these teachings that has given the family peace and comfort knowing we will be reunited again in the glorious kingdom of Heaven. Our parents’ journey on Earth consisted of many joys and sorrow raising teenagers in four different decades. Mom was a wonderful seamstress and crocheted many homemade gifts. She loved to sing and attend church. Her family was her pride and joy.
Our parents loved to visit. We grew up knowing our uncles, aunts, cousins and friends because relationships were important to them. We cherish this gift as many people have reached out to share their wonderful memories of our parents. Our mom’s last part of her journey was challenging due to her being in a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were unable to visit her and we could hear in her voice she was declining. As a family we made the decision to bring her home and we all took turns taking care of her, which was such a great honor to walk our mama to her home in heaven. Our parent’s life circle is completed. As a family we feel so blessed to know families are forever.
Mom was preceded in death by her husband Bill, daughter Nadine (Lester) Price, granddaughter Bree Lebo. She is survived by her son Bill (Glenna), Judy, Debbie (Les), Karla, Steve (Ann), Earl (Becky) and Leonard; 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; along with numerous friends and family that our parents treated as their own children. We miss you Mama and are so happy you and Dad are watching over us till we meet again. Forever in our hearts.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m., Jan. 27, 2021, at the Stockton LDS Chapel, 405 N. Connor Ave., with viewing prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. A night viewing will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Tate Mortuary,110 S. Main Street in Tooele.