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Denise Butler uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, October 19, 2024
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My mom, Inge Daly, and Helga have been best friends for more than 60 years! My Dad initially introduced them since they shared the same home country of Germany and spoke fluent German. Helga was a very dear friend of my mom's, as well as our family. Helga was a part of my entire life and was a positive influence. These last few years have been challenging with various health issues on both sides, but the friendship remained. I know my mom and I miss Helga very much. Written by Denise Butler (Inge’s youngest daughter)
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Patrik Jürgen Patrik Jürgen Zielasko lit a candle
Sunday, October 13, 2024
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To me Helga simply was the best aunty you can imagine. I mean, all those wonderful moments we had together whenever she came to visit us.
We shared so many beautiful memories since my early childhood and I always kept and still keep thinking a lot about them.
Although there is such a huge distance between the american and european part of our family, Helga found ways to make this distance disappear over and over again, always building bridges for all of us, so we would stay in touch with each other.
Her german friends and the german part of our family loved her for always beeing there when needed, always willing to help whenever she could and always doing the best she could for everyone who found shelter in her heart.
We all loved her so much for her positive attitude, the inspiring way Helga approched life and the way she cherished all the precious gifts life does have to offer and the lovable ways to share this with her loved ones.
Helga will live on within our hearts and our memories as long as we are here.
With sincere love from Bonny, Jenny and Patrik
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Gabriele Rebholz uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 16, 2024
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Thank you, Helga.
You were my mother's best friend. My mother Rita died in 2022. She has known Helga since the 1950s. They continuously stayed in touch all the time. In the last years they phoned each other on a weekly basis. Rita really loved that.
Thank you Helga for this long friendship between Germany and the USA. Have a good journey and farewell.
Gabi Rebholz, Karlsruhe, Germany
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thomas arnold lit a candle
Sunday, September 15, 2024
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Helga will be always be in my memory as a warm and life loving person with a good sense of humour
Thomas,Switzerland
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Ciema salem uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, September 15, 2024
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I met Helga Burdett in 1967. We both lived in Mountain View at 222 Esquela in an brand new apartment complex (that is still there today). Helga and Bob lived in the upstairs unit directly above my family’s unit. We were both young mothers from foreign lands. At the time we met, Clifford was an infant and and Christina a toddler. We became fast friends. Celebrated our children’s birthdays. We used to take the children to Rengstorff Park. We played tennis and swam in the pool. Later, Helga and her family moved to Los Altos and threw many parties, including at New Years Eve, to get everyone together. There was no question…Helga Burdett was the life of the party. She would travel to Germany and bring me back the latest fashion clothing. I remember she brought back matching mini skirt suits for me and Ciema as well as my first pair of leather pants. She also brought back lederhosen for Cyrus and Dirndl for Ciema. We stayed close when she moved to Danville and we loved visiting Barbarossa, the restaurant where she worked. When she started managing an apartment building in Sunnyvale, our children had grown and we started to spend even more time together. She was such a generous person and helped me immensely with my own rental units. Helga reviewed lease agreements, ran credit checks and helped me find the best maintenance and repair help – a challenge in the Bay Area. Helga taught me so much about how to find a good tenant. She was a great story teller, made friends easily and always made me laugh. I saw my dearest Helga just this last July. Helga was a constant supportive friend. We spoke nearly every other day. We spoke on her birthday (when she was at home) and the following Saturday (when she was at the hospital). It is hard to believe that she is gone. I will miss her tremendously. She is irreplaceable. My beautiful and loyal Friend Helga. I treasure knowing her and will miss her a great deal. Where ever you are dear Helga…I love you. Gigi
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Klaus Sattler posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, September 14, 2024
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Dear Christina, dear Cliff, your message makes me very sad. It is difficult to understand that Helga, your dear mother, is no longer with us. We were friends for many years and often exchanged family news. Contacts in her old homeland Germany were always important to her, as was her friendship with Dede, who comes from Berlin and through whom I came into contact with Helga. I hope that your dear mother did not have to suffer greatly at the end of her life. With great gratitude, I remember many wonderful encounters in faraway California, but also here in Germany. I can still remember the first time my soccer friend Helmut Deck and I stood in amazement in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. An unforgettable trip with great moments. Dear Christina, dear Cliffard, I wish you strength in these difficult days. My thoughts are with you and of wonderful encounters with Helga. She will live on in our hearts. In silent mourning, Klaus. I would also like to send you greetings from Josef Heitz. He also liked Helga very much. May she rest in peace.
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Jennifer lit a candle
Friday, September 13, 2024
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Ich möchte mein tiefstes Mitgefühl aussprechen. Ich bin in diesen schweren Zeiten in Gedanken bei euch. Helga hinterlässt eine große Lücke, die auch ich spüre. Ihre besonnene, warmherzige und emphatische Art sowie die Begegnungen und wunderschönen gemeinsamen Momente werde ich immer in meinem Herzen tragen. Ich schicke euch ganz viel Kraft und zünde eine Kerze für Helga an.
„Die Erinnerung ist ein Fenster, durch das wir dich sehen können, wann immer wir wollen“ C. Brentano
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Helen Liovin posted a condolence
Monday, September 9, 2024
My deepest condolences to you both for the loss of your mother.
I met her only a couple of times, but I do remember her positive vibes, her laughter and good mood. So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
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Wendy. Mitchell lit a candle
Sunday, September 8, 2024
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Helga was literally my moms sister and my favorite Tante! Both her and Bob took care of my mom and my sister and I when my mom was in this country newly divorced with no financial assistance or family. She babysat my sister and I so my mom could work and was fun and loving. She was my moms best friend! My mom, Helga and Inga were the fun beautiful German girls in their younger years that captivated everyone they met! No one can forget Helga with her unbelievable beauty with the most beautiful eyes the world have ever seen! She was so proud of her kids and grandchildren and bragged about them every chance she could! She had a zest for life and always was filled with electric energy that lit up a room until her last day! Both she and Bob were truly the greatest humans on earth, caring for others, compassionate and fun! Til we all meet again in heaven we love you!
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Amber Lay lit a candle
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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I’m sorry for your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers! She was a wonderful lady. Always brought me her German chocolate. :)
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Cliff Burdett lit a candle
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Carolyn Andersson lit a candle
Sunday, September 1, 2024
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My heart breaks for you, Christina and Clifford, to lose both your parents so close together. Two totally unique people. As a child, Tante Helga was always so glamorous with her upswept hair, her sharp dresses and her perfume, a look and smell my mom only matched when she was going out someplace fancy (no offense mom, love you). She always had good stories to tell, fun gifts to deliver, delicious chocolates from Germany. We spent many holidays and fun times together as families. Later, Helga was such a consistent friend to both my mom and sister Suzanne for so many years, always with magazines and gifts and stories. She especially spoiled my daughter Linnea with pretty bags and scarfs and hair clips from fancy department stores. My late husband Christer was from Sweden and they always enjoyed chatting in German, Helga humoring his simple German skills. I was often in the room when my mom and Helga talked these past months and will miss terribly those check ins that always brought some laughs. My whole family was devastated to hear of Helga's passing, and we will all miss her terribly. Much love to sweet Tante Helga ❤️❤️❤️
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Frances Whealan posted a condolence
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Helga and I met in 1962 on California Street in Mountain View, both newly married and Helga pregnant with Christina. We always laughed at our first Christmas party in Helga’s apartment; there was Helga, Elsa, Olga, and two Frans. That always cracked us up. I have so many memories over all the years and am grateful for the wonderful visit we had in Monterey in May. I will miss your weekly calls . Much love from Tante Fran
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Martin Otterbach uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, August 31, 2024
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My mom found these pictures of Helga with my sister Lisa at the house in Seckach/Germany. She asked me to upload them here which I do gladly!
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Lisa posted a condolence
Friday, August 30, 2024
I knew Helga since I was a little child. She visited our family in Germany almost every year. The last time I saw her was in 2019. We were allowed to stay for 2 weeks at her house in Santa Clara on our trip through California. She welcomed us so warmly and we had a lovely time together. A few months later she visited us in Germany for the last time and we had a delicious meal together at Heidersbacher Mühle. I'll miss her! Rest in peace, Helga. Our condolences to her family!
Lisa (Otterbach), Jonas and Ida from Munich
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Juergen Zielasko uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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The death of my sister Helga leaves a big gap in my life. I find comfort in the many beautiful memories we made together. Our trips together when she visited us in my home country. When we were able to visit friends in Germany and Switzerland. Helga was always adventurous and always ready for some fun.
I miss her.
Rest in peace, Helga.
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Sally Kopf posted a condolence
Sunday, August 25, 2024
I met Helga in 1999 and we became friends right away
A truly special lady with the kindness and spirit that is so rare.
We spent time eating great meals, shopping and telling stories about travel to each other.
Her interest in helping others was always present and her kindness will always be remembered
I will miss her dearly and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family
The world has lost a lovely lady
Warm regards
Sally Kopf
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Martin Otterbach uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, August 25, 2024
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Thinking of Helga's entire family during this difficult time. May you find comfort from your memories.
Helga, I've known you since I was a teenager back in Germany. You helped me to start my life in California when I moved here in 2011. You were always a true friend and I will miss you dearly.
I found this picture of us from the summer of 2020 during the pandemic, when we spent a Sunday in San Francisco and Sausalito. Great memories. Rest in Peace Helga.
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Danie Neel posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, August 24, 2024
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I have known Helga what seems like my whole life. I remember her kindness, Her beautiful Eyes, And her laughter. My heart is broken. I will miss her terribly. Thank you for the memories Tante..
Till we meet again.
Love you, Danielle neel- Hartigan.
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Christina Burdett uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, August 24, 2024
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The family of Helga Burdett uploaded a photo
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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