Obituary

  Death struck a cruel blow to the community Thursday night with the passing of Helen Amdor who was stricken suddenly and in life's brightest and most beautiful phase. It seems incredible that this lovely girl who scattered sunshine every where, is gone -the life of the home, school and her large circle of friends one moment and gone the next.
  Tuesday night she was present at a school activity and that night seemed slightly ill. Wednesday she was out of school but worked on a book report. Thursday her illness became alarming and she was rushed to a hospital in Creston where an operation was undergone. She rallied from the operation and called for her mother but at 9:30 that night she lay a corpse - just a lovely memory to those who held her dear.
  It is believed that her death was indirectly due to an accident six years ago when she fell from a horse and suffered abdominal bruises, causing adhesions. She was not able to withstand the shock of the operation necessary to relieve this condition.
  Helen Marie Amdor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Amdor, was born November 14, 1924 and died December 9th, 1937, aged 13 years and 25 days. All her life had been spent on the farm four miles north of Carbon until she entered the Corning high school this fall where she was a member of the freshman class.
  She was popular in all high school activities being vice-president of the Home Making Club, a member of the Pep Club and of the Dramatic Club. She was eager and active, loving fun but thoughtful and considerate in all her actions.
Helen is survived by her devoted parents, three brothers, Jack, Billie, Edward; and two sisters, Barbara and Beth. One sister Virginia Ruth died in infancy. She is also survived by her grandmother, Mrs. William Devereaux and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins who grieve. Her friends were numerous and loyal and sorrow with the family in this great loss. The many expressions of love from teachers and friends have been a great source of comfort to the stricken family.
  Funeral services were held from the St. Patrick Catholic church Monday morning at 10 a. m. with the Rev. Father M. J. Powers in charge. Burial was made in Calvary cemetery.
(Adams County Free Press, Thursday, December 16, 1937)