Obituary of Helen E. Johnson

HELEN E. JOHNSON Helen Johnson passed away November 30, 2009 at her home in Washougal. She was 94. Helen was born January 20, 1915 in Washougal where she was raised and graduated from high school. She earned her degree in education from Washington State University. While attending WSU she became one of the first women to earn a pilots license under an early program. During the outbreak of WWII she joined the WASP, a women's pilot group to ferry and deliver airplanes. Following the war she spent her working life in high school teaching and girls counseling. Upon retirement, Helen returned to Washougal to a home she built on the banks of a favorite creek. She enjoyed an active retirement life both as a member of Orchard Hills Golf Club and motor home travel. Helen is survived by her brother, Grant; niece and nephews and many grand and great grand nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 3, at 2pm at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas. Burial will be private at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.