Helen F. Zallar

FUNERAL HOME

Shrine of Remembrance

1730 East Fountain Blvd.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Helen Zallar Obituary

Helen F. (Llesmin) Zallar, 83, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, January 9th, 2009. She was born on December 21, 1925; daughter of Michel and Elizabeth Francis of Albuquerque, NM. She attended Adam's State College in Alamosa, CO, where she met the love of her life, Albert. When Albert was called to serve his country in WWII, Helen transferred to New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM and earned a degree in Education. While at NMHU, Helen taught Spanish as she had a wonderful gift for learning and speaking foreign languages. Once Al returned safely from WWII, they were married on November 4, 1945 and eventually settled in Albuquerque, where they raised a family until moving to Canon City, in 1955. In 1964, the family moved to Colorado Springs, where she spent the rest of her life raising her family and managing family-owned businesses, Blue Mesa Indian Jewelry Company, and Tri-Gem International Diamond Company. Preceding her in death were her beloved husband, Albert, her parents, and her only sister, Betty Jo. Helen is survived by her five children: a daughter, Betty Anne Hipp, and four sons, David, Ray, Randy, and Gary; 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Helen was kind, generous, caring, and personable. She always had a friendly smile and an entertaining story for everyone with whom she came in contact. She was a devoted wife and mother who always sacrificed for her family and friends. She truly never knew a stranger, and was always the first person to help those who were in need. We loved her dearly. Visitation Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 5pm - 7pm with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00pm at the Shrine of Remembrance Chapel, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Mass of the Christian Burial 10:00am Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3122 Poinsetta Drive. Entombment to follow at Shrine of Remembrance. In lieu of flowers, personal donations can be made to Kids Crossing, 1440 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910 or to Rocky Mountain PACE, 2335 Robinson Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 13, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Zallar

12 Entries

Teri Rotering

January 29, 2009

I am so sorry for your lose. Your mother was an incredible & beautiful person. I miss the days when we worked/played at the shop, the rides to basketball games, and house visits! Love & prayers for all. Teri Rotering (Palaschak)

Renee LaVigne

January 28, 2009

Randy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a beautiful woman, who I feel blessed to have known for a moment in time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cindy Hill-Jacobson

January 14, 2009

Dave and Family, I'm so sorry on the loss of your mom. She'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Her smiling face and stories will be greatly missed, especially at Tri-Gem...Aloha Nui Loa,

sylvia watkins

January 14, 2009

My dearest David, I am so sorry for your loss, it seems like all the angels are leaving us. Many prayers

Brian Murphy

January 14, 2009

Gary and family,

My sincere sympathies to you and your family. I remember your Mom as a kind and loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Kris Abbott

January 13, 2009

Helen was a participant in our PACE program starting in December. At that time, our program was brand new and she was one of the first participants enrolled. She regularly participated in our activity program and made many fast friends here. Our staff loved her, too. She was smart, funny, kind and very caring. Our other participants found her to be a source of friendship and an inspiration to them. We celebrated her birthday here on December 22nd. I asked her what she wanted for her birthday and her answer was, "I just want to be able to walk again." Two days before she passed away, I saw her up on her walker moving independently across the physical therapy room. It was an awesome feeling! As you can tell, we already miss her very much.

Sharon Siedler

January 13, 2009

David and Family~ My thoughts and prayers are with you all...

Ruby (Hawkins) FitzPatrick

January 13, 2009

Dave,
I am so sorry for your lost. Helen was alway so helpful and friendly to me.

Rick & Carol Wangerin

January 13, 2009

Betty and Family,
You're in our prayers. So sorry to hear about Helen. Moms are so special and we share your loss with our deepest sympathy. May God bless you and your family.

Vicky Haver

January 13, 2009

Our sympathy to all of you at this time. We loved Helen very much and she will be greatly missed.

Elizabeth Hesterly

January 13, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Tim Ritschard

January 13, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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