This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Belanger, Sowa, Clayton, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5472/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Jun 30th, 2010 Helen Belanger Helen 'Rusti' Belanger, 70, of Lincoln City, Ore., died May 23, 2010. She was born Oct. 11, 1939 to John Sowa and Bernice Clayton. During her life, she lived in California, Washington, Arizona and New Mexico before settling in Lincoln City. During that time she was married and divorced. She was employed as a housekeeper. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bernice Sowa; and sisters, Doris and Marion. She is survived by her children, Kim, Valerie, Secret and Tony; sibling, Eddie; grandsons, Jeremy and Zarr; and great-granddaughter, Emily Raine. A private family service was held. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.