James Joseph Helbling Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Joseph Helbling of Eugene, Oregon, who passed away on February 18, 2026 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Joseph Helbling to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Peter Helbling and Magdelen Helen Helbling (Schafer); his grandson Michael Alan; his great grandchild Estella James; and his sisters, Helen Assel (Christ), Katherine Swindling (Rex), Lucille Meyers (Bill), Josephine Kolar (Marty) and Bernadine Falcon (Pat).

He is survived by: his significant other Virginia Justine Favero; and his children, Joseph Helbling (Mary) of Spokane, WA, Julia Schewanick of Springfield, OR, Karin Cary (David) of Springfield, OR, Anthony Helbling (Pamela) of Canby, OR, George Helbling (Anie) of Eugene, OR and Elizabeth Link of Canby, OR.. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Jim's honor to Food for Lane County.