It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Hellen J. Nelson (Yakima, Washington), who passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Hellen J. Nelson to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her mother Yakima; her husband John Barnes; her children, Jeri Walker (Rich), Don Barnes (Bev) and Nancy Shanks (Roland); and her grandchildren, Dawn White, Eric Steen (Gina), Dave Calhoun (Amber), Matt Calhoun (Caroline), Rose Steen-Hanson and Chad Steen (Sarah).

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 3rd 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the West Valley Missionary Church (11107 Wide Hollow Rd, Yakima, WA 98944).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Valley Hills Funeral Home