Helen Anderson of Mesa, AZ passed away on Saturday October 1st.
She was born to Joe and Mary VanWieren on July 4th, 1927.
She was originally from Cadillac, MI, but moved down to AZ for her and her husband to be closer to their daughter, Jackie. They were one of the 1st group of people to buy in at ViewPoint Resort on E. University Dr. in Mesa.
Her and her husband, Jack, were very involved in starting up the “Country Store”, that became a huge success for the resort. They also were involved in many functions at the park.
Before moving to Mesa, they had a Mom and Pops store in Cadillac, MI.
She also worked in retail and real estate.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack and daughter
Jackie, her siblings Harold VanWieren, Gordon VanWieren, Ruth Anderson
and Marion Campbell.
Cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial in Cadillac for
Her with her family and friends.