Obituary for Helen Elizabeth Quinn

Helen Elizabeth Chellis Quinn, 90, of 2627 Indian Hill Rd, Cedar Rapids died Saturday, May 3, 2008. Helen was born March 30, 1918 in Rutland Vermont to Ernest Ormand and Ruth Emma Stokell Chellis. Survivors include two daughters Carole Ann Quinn of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Nancy Diane Quinn of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and one grandson Damian Neil Cuffel of Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Anna Chellis of Hagerstown, Maryland, and two brothers Edwin E. Chellis Sr. of Jeffersonville, New York, and Richard D. Chellis of North Branch, New York. Helen was employed by the U.S. Treasury in Washington D. C. for 30 years. Helen had previously lived throughout New England, New York, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, and Iowa. Helen traveled extensively, she enjoyed making latch hook rugs, reading, playing pinochle, and was an avid genealogist. She also enjoyed collecting stamps and coins. The family would like to thank all the staff at Evergreen Estates III Residential Care Center for all the support and kindness they extended to Helen during her stay there. We also deeply appreciate and acknowledge the comfort and peace of mind afforded Helen by the Mercy Hospice team. Memorial contributions should be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-3517 or www.pva.org