Helen McLain

Age 84, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Gallup, went to the loving arms of her heavenly family on Monday, August 13, 2012. She is survived by her children, Bobbie Allen of Albuquerque, and Jack R Shepherd and wife, Susan of Glendale, AZ and Charles Shepherd and wife, Dorothy of Medford, OR; step-sons, Tim McLain and wife, Kathy, and Steve McLain and wife, Neva; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews whom she was very close to; and many other relatives and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Shepherd of 32 years and Ben McLain of 28 years; parents, Francis Jack and Stella Seward; and siblings, William Seward, Lynn Seward, and Francis Genitski. She was born in 1928 in San Marcial, NM and graduated from Gallup High School, Class of 1946. Helen loved bowling, canasta, gardening and was very active in TOPS in Albuquerque. She had a bubbly sense of humor and just loved people. Helen was very devoted to her family. She loved the Cubs and the Diamondbacks. Helen was a loving mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Services will be held on Friday, August 17, 2012, 10:00 am at French - University, 1111 University Blvd NE. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Gallup, NM at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Joy Junction, 4500 2nd Street Southwest Albuquerque, NM 87105.