Helen Purbaugh Obituary
The passing of Helen Purbaugh (Wheatland, California) occurred on October 11, 2026. Helen, born on December 23, 1941, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Purbaugh to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Rice and Mabel Rice; and her brothers, Kenneth Edward Rice, David Rice and Clyde Rice.
She is survived by: her sister Audrey Haymore (Grant Haymore); her children, Barbara Ann, Suzanne Carter (Tammy), Randy Purbaugh, Heidi Guynes (Brad) and Johnathon Purbaugh; and her siblings, Alvin Rice (Linda), Virginia Rice (Mike) and Debbie Croxford (Bart). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (5091 Wheatland Rd, Wheatland, CA 95692).
