Helen Nickelson Rush

On July 10, 2021 Helen Nickelson Rush received her permanent wings and was reunited with the love of her life (Harry Nickelson) and the rest of her family. Helen was born in Max, Nebraska to Ernest Doak and Ethel Jones Doak on January 22 ^nd , 1920. Helen circled the sun 101 times and gave many a hug, kiss and swat on the rear end. She was loved by so many and loved them all back. She married the love of her life (Harry Nickelson) when she was 17. We think she may have been younger. They ranched on Copper Mountain and had 5 children. Harry passed away on January 21 ^st 1972. Then she married Clair Rush. He passed away in 1984. She loved children and was a Foster Grand Mother for many years and loved every minute of it. She moved to Lander, Wyoming in 1990 to be closer to her children. Recently she was able to go to her great-grandson's graduation party and was able to see many family members and friends at once. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, 2 brothers, daughter Wilma Shaffer, granddaughter Sherry Kay McGee, grandson Josh Realing and one great grandson Gavin Reed and one great, great-grandson Carson Croft. She is survived by the loving staff of Westwards Heights, daughters Jackie McGee, Edna & (Henry) Kraft, Dixie (Pat) Realing, son Denny (Nancy) Nickelson, 20 grandchildren, 42 great, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephew. Helen lived a full and exciting life. The stories she shared are absolutely priceless. She always said don't be afraid to live your life to the fullest.

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