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Helene Alice (Wurm) Fisher, born in Traer, KS to Alcia and Matt Wurm, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 87. Helene graduated from Decatur County High School in 1938, and went on to teach for two years before attending Fort Hays State University. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, with emphasis in voice, and was a member of Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI), an international music sorority. Helene received her Master's degree in Music Education and her Master's in Counseling from the University of New Mexico. She taught in the Albuquerque Public Schools for 15 years and was the Choral Director at Albuquerque High School at the time of her retirement. Helene married Wayne Fisher of Ludell, KS, in 1944 at her family farm in Oberlin. The couple moved to Albuquerque, NM, and had three beautiful children: Ruth (husband Eldon Epley), Eugene (wife Elaine) and Roger (wife Debbi). In 2008, Helene and Wayne celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in Albuquerque, NM, with all of their friends and family in attendance. Throughout their many years of marriage, Helene and Wayne enjoyed traveling to several states in the USA, as well as several foreign countries. In addition to her husband and children, Helene is survived by five grandkids: Sandi (husband Joe Cordova), Lynnette, Erika (husband Steven Thiele), Erich and Alex (wife Katie), and seven great-grandkids: Issac, Lawrence, Joshua, Lorelei, Lexi, Beau and Hannah-Grace. Helene is also survived by her brother Allen (Bus) Wurm and Sisters-in-Law Carolyn and Rachel Wurm of Oberlin, KS. Helene was a dedicated member of the San Marcial Chapter #34, Order of the Eastern Star for 62 years. She was elected Worthy Matron in 1957 and Worthy Grand Matron in 1966. Helene was also a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem and the Bernalillo County Extension Service Club. Helene was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Albuquerque since 1944. With all her many accomplishments throughout her life, Helene was most known for her music. She was an accomplished pianist, organist and singer. She will be missed by all those that were blessed to hear her musical talents, as well as by those who were graced by her kind heart and gentle nature. She is now singing in God's choir of angels. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 314 Lead SW. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Monday, December 29, 2008, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Secretary of The New Mexico Order of The Eastern Star, 1602 South Saddler Street, Deming, NM 88030-6113. Please visit our online guestbook for Helene at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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