Helen Elizabeth Kopke, 87, of Cottonwood died August 5. He was born April 8, 1917 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She retired as a seamstress for Nobson\u0027s retail store in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mrs. Koepke was a member of Our Savior\u0027s Lutheran Church. She loved to read, loved animals and enjoyed cooking. Mrs. Koepke is survived by her husband of 63 years, Clarence Fredrick Koepke; a son, William Koepke of Cottonwood; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 14 in the Westcott Funeral Home at 10 AM. Donations in her memory may be made to the Morning Starr Humane Society, 2 Blue Ranch Rd., Cottonwood 86326.