Betty Priest Helseth, age 80 of Fort Pierce, Florida passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. Mrs. Helseth was born in Wellborn, FL to her parents Claudie & Iris Priest. She was a homemaker and a member of Westside Baptist Church for many years. She moved to Fort Pierce in 1938 coming from Wellborn, FL. Betty is survived by her husband of 58 years Harold Shiland of Fort Pierce, FL; two sons Craig (Diane) Helseth and Brian (Angel) Helseth all of Fort Pierce, FL; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister Wanda Rucks of Okeechobee, FL.
A Remembrance: "If there is one memory I will always have about my sweet grandma, Betty, it will be about the way she loved. Whether it was spoiling her grand-kids with chocolate and hugs, rocking babies to sleep countless Sunday mornings through the years at church, or simply stealing a hug from an unsuspecting bystander, she loved. Even as her mobility became less and less throughout this past year, she would always stand up for a hug, as she wrapped her arms tightly around those she loved. The most difficult part of a short visit with grandma was always saying goodbye; though she could hardly walk, step by step, she would shuffle out the door, holding my grandpa's arm for support, as she walked out to the driveway for one last hug, one last goodbye. Her passing closed a chapter of nearly sixty years spent with the love of her life; the fresh, new love of her youth, blossomed into beautiful, unconditional love that spanned over more than a half century. I watched this beautiful love come into full bloom, throughout the past several years, as my grandpa selflessly cared for her, day after day, even though his own strength was failing. Several weeks ago, as my grandpa sat by her side, her last coherent words spoken were, "you know I still love you."
Betty is survived by her loving husband, Harold, younger sister, Wanda Rucks, her two sons, Craig and Brian, four grandchildren, Kristen, Kyle, Dean, Neil, and two great-grandchildren, Briley and Ansley.
"And now these three remain faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
Donations in memory of Betty can be made to Treasure Coast Hospice."
SOURCE: Yates Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie
A Remembrance: "If there is one memory I will always have about my sweet grandma, Betty, it will be about the way she loved. Whether it was spoiling her grand-kids with chocolate and hugs, rocking babies to sleep countless Sunday mornings through the years at church, or simply stealing a hug from an unsuspecting bystander, she loved. Even as her mobility became less and less throughout this past year, she would always stand up for a hug, as she wrapped her arms tightly around those she loved. The most difficult part of a short visit with grandma was always saying goodbye; though she could hardly walk, step by step, she would shuffle out the door, holding my grandpa's arm for support, as she walked out to the driveway for one last hug, one last goodbye. Her passing closed a chapter of nearly sixty years spent with the love of her life; the fresh, new love of her youth, blossomed into beautiful, unconditional love that spanned over more than a half century. I watched this beautiful love come into full bloom, throughout the past several years, as my grandpa selflessly cared for her, day after day, even though his own strength was failing. Several weeks ago, as my grandpa sat by her side, her last coherent words spoken were, "you know I still love you."
Betty is survived by her loving husband, Harold, younger sister, Wanda Rucks, her two sons, Craig and Brian, four grandchildren, Kristen, Kyle, Dean, Neil, and two great-grandchildren, Briley and Ansley.
"And now these three remain faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
Donations in memory of Betty can be made to Treasure Coast Hospice."
SOURCE: Yates Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie
Betty Priest Helseth, age 80 of Fort Pierce, Florida passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. Mrs. Helseth was born in Wellborn, FL to her parents Claudie & Iris Priest. She was a homemaker and a member of Westside Baptist Church for many years. She moved to Fort Pierce in 1938 coming from Wellborn, FL. Betty is survived by her husband of 58 years Harold Shiland of Fort Pierce, FL; two sons Craig (Diane) Helseth and Brian (Angel) Helseth all of Fort Pierce, FL; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister Wanda Rucks of Okeechobee, FL.
A Remembrance: "If there is one memory I will always have about my sweet grandma, Betty, it will be about the way she loved. Whether it was spoiling her grand-kids with chocolate and hugs, rocking babies to sleep countless Sunday mornings through the years at church, or simply stealing a hug from an unsuspecting bystander, she loved. Even as her mobility became less and less throughout this past year, she would always stand up for a hug, as she wrapped her arms tightly around those she loved. The most difficult part of a short visit with grandma was always saying goodbye; though she could hardly walk, step by step, she would shuffle out the door, holding my grandpa's arm for support, as she walked out to the driveway for one last hug, one last goodbye. Her passing closed a chapter of nearly sixty years spent with the love of her life; the fresh, new love of her youth, blossomed into beautiful, unconditional love that spanned over more than a half century. I watched this beautiful love come into full bloom, throughout the past several years, as my grandpa selflessly cared for her, day after day, even though his own strength was failing. Several weeks ago, as my grandpa sat by her side, her last coherent words spoken were, "you know I still love you."
Betty is survived by her loving husband, Harold, younger sister, Wanda Rucks, her two sons, Craig and Brian, four grandchildren, Kristen, Kyle, Dean, Neil, and two great-grandchildren, Briley and Ansley.
"And now these three remain faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
Donations in memory of Betty can be made to Treasure Coast Hospice."
SOURCE: Yates Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie
A Remembrance: "If there is one memory I will always have about my sweet grandma, Betty, it will be about the way she loved. Whether it was spoiling her grand-kids with chocolate and hugs, rocking babies to sleep countless Sunday mornings through the years at church, or simply stealing a hug from an unsuspecting bystander, she loved. Even as her mobility became less and less throughout this past year, she would always stand up for a hug, as she wrapped her arms tightly around those she loved. The most difficult part of a short visit with grandma was always saying goodbye; though she could hardly walk, step by step, she would shuffle out the door, holding my grandpa's arm for support, as she walked out to the driveway for one last hug, one last goodbye. Her passing closed a chapter of nearly sixty years spent with the love of her life; the fresh, new love of her youth, blossomed into beautiful, unconditional love that spanned over more than a half century. I watched this beautiful love come into full bloom, throughout the past several years, as my grandpa selflessly cared for her, day after day, even though his own strength was failing. Several weeks ago, as my grandpa sat by her side, her last coherent words spoken were, "you know I still love you."
Betty is survived by her loving husband, Harold, younger sister, Wanda Rucks, her two sons, Craig and Brian, four grandchildren, Kristen, Kyle, Dean, Neil, and two great-grandchildren, Briley and Ansley.
"And now these three remain faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
Donations in memory of Betty can be made to Treasure Coast Hospice."
SOURCE: Yates Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie
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