Helen passed on September 27, 2025. She had been living in Pendelton, Oregon, with her daughter Marisa Dower Morgan. She died peacefully surrounded her family and a few friends.
In conversation, Marisa mentioned the role that Susane Deakins, HW, M, played in Helen’s and Marisa’s life. She said that Susane’s help was crucial for reuniting with Helen after several years of estrangement. This in turn made it possible for Marisa and her son Nick, Helen’s grandchild, to live with Helen for the last eight years, which immeasurably enriched the lives of the three of them.
Helen and her husband Jack joined The Prosperos in the early 1970s. They lived in Santa Monica while the Inner Space Center was on 4th Street. During this period, I became friends with Jack and Helen, in particular, and also became acquainted with their daughters Marisa and Guerin. I eventually lost track of Helen, but recovered the connection via Susanne some decades later. Helen and I discovered that we really enjoyed chatting on the phoned, and for years we have had a weekly phone call. Over these many years Helen became on of my dearest friends.
Michael Kelly, H.W.