Helen Eskow

ESKOW - Helen Eskow died peacefully in her sleep on July 10th, 2009. She was 84 years old and had been extremely active until just a few days prior to her unexpected death. Helen will be greatly missed by her beloved husband and lifelong companion Sid, with whom she had been happily married and inseparable for the past 61 years. She will always be loved and remembered by her children; Rose (Ned), Mark (Lynn) and Betty (Ben) and grandchildren; Zach, Redwood (Colleen) and Brigitte (Jeremy), and her life was recently blessed by the newest addition to the family, great grandson, Torin. Helen's sparkle and kindness endeared her to her many friends in all the places she lived and traveled throughout her life. Helen was born on Staten Island, NY on June 8th 1925. She was the youngest of 3 sisters and is survived by sisters; Ray and Muriel, and sister-in-law Edith (Bob). She was energetic as a child and loved music, dancing and playing the drums. Helen was a secretary at the Empire State Building until she met and married her true love Sid on June 19th, 1948. Helen enjoyed having a family and being a homemaker. After her children were grown, Helen and Sid moved to NM in 1972. They settled in Belen where Helen had many wonderful friends. She and Sid enjoyed playing golf, tennis, fishing and traveling. Helen had fun playing in golf tournaments all over the state and was proud of the prizes she won. Helen and Sid enjoyed traveling all over the world, and especially to Israel, Egypt, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. Helen loved to have fun and will be remembered for her vivacious personality. She enjoyed herself wherever she went and will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. Donations in her honor can be made to the American Cancer Society. Helen's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010