Helen Conlon's Memorial Slideshow

Pam & Shane

Wearing Grandma’s Tiara

Chris & Mary

25 Reasons I Owe My MotherMy mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE ."If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.“

My mother taught me RELIGION."You better pray that will come out of the carpet.“

My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL ."If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!“

My mother taught me LOGIC." Because I said so, that's why."

My mother taught me MORE LOGIC."If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me.“

My mother taught me FORESIGHT."Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident.“

My mother taught me IRONY"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS."Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

My mother taught me about CONTORTION."Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!“

My mother taught me about STAMINA."You'll sit there until all the spinach and olives are gone."

My mother taught me about WEATHER."This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.“

My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION."Stop acting like your father!"

My mother taught me about ENVY."There are millions of less fortunate children in this world whodon't have wonderful parents like you do."

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION."Just wait until we get home."

My mother taught me about RECEIVING ."You are going to get it when you get home!"

My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE."If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freezeThat way.“

My mother taught me ESP."Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?“

My mother taught me HUMOR."When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come runningto me.“

My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT ."If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

My mother taught me GENETICS.You're just like your father."

My mother taught me about my ROOTS."Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?“

My mother taught me WISDOM."When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you.

My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY."If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

Happy BirthdayMom, Grandma, Great

Grandma, Sister, Sister-In-Law and Friend

January 12, 2010 I have been remembering old times such as when I spent the summer with your mom and dad, Debbie, Karen, & Jackie. The year was 1955 and I was between my junior and senior year in high school. Your mom and I had such good fun and laughed a lot. Though I didn't see her much in recent years, I knew she was there and will miss her. Kathleen (Katie) Sieber, Sedro-Woolley, Washington January 12, 2010 As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Marian Pauly, Shawano, Wisconsin January 11, 2010 Our Mother was an Amazing Woman & I miss her more than word's can say. hug your loved one's & let them know how much they mean to you, every chance you get. Michael Conlon, Portland, Oregon January 11, 2010 Our Mother was an AMAZING woman & I miss her more than word's can say! hug your loved one's every chance you get & let them know how much you love them. Michael Conlon, portland, Oregon January 07, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Everett Marvel, Portland, Oregon January 06, 2010 As a long time friend to the family; with Margaret as my godmother, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Teresa Peters, Sherwood, Oregon January 06, 2010 Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Liam Martin, Vancouver, Washington