Helena Whitaker

Helena Gudlaugsdottir Whitaker, age 80, of Siglufjordhur, Iceland passed away Wednesday, October 03 2012 in Burleson, Texas. Memorial Service: 2 PM Saturday October 13 2012 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel 3407 SW Wilshire Blvd. Joshua, Texas 817-426-3200. Helena was born April 14 1932 in Siglufjordhur, Iceland. She was a loving wife, sister and friend. Her charity, kindness and generosity was first-class. Her uniqueness and fiery ways left impressions on everyone she met. Helena loved all animals especially horses, cats and dogs, and she could make almost anything by her hands. She was an exceptional cook. She traveled many times to Iceland to visit family and friends. She had a keen fondness for hardfiskur. Helena is proceeded in death by her parents Gudlaugur and Thora, brothers and sisters Birgir, Bjorn Birna, Birna Marselia, Gottfrea, and Thora. Survivors are sisters Regina, Sonja and Birgitta, husband Ronald, son and daughter Robert and Gina, son in law Tim and grandson Trenton.