Helen Marie Barnhart Obituary (2024)

Helen Barnhart passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 12, 2024, at the age of 97. Per Helens wishes, there will be no formal service. Helen was born on January 20, 1927, to Otto C. & Edith M. Eidel in Enumclaw, WA. She started school in Black Diamond, WA, eventually graduating from Ellensburg High School in 1945, where she met the love of her life, Gene Barnhart. They married on February 8th, 1947, having 60 wonderful years together. By 1966, they had four children. After graduation, Helen went to work at the county courthouse in the Auditors Office and worked a few other places to finally settle at what is now Old Mill Country Store, where she worked for many years. Helen was very active in the 4-H community as an assistant leader for many years. She was also Mother Advisor of Rainbow Girls and a member of Grace Chapter OES, serving as matron in 1973. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband (Gene), and her sister Dorothy Massey. She is survived by her children Karen (Dennis) Nemeth, Kathie Gardner, Kenneth (Susan) Barnhart, Kevin (Elaine) Barnhart, as well as 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, her niece Barbara Bolm and nephew Gary Massey. The family would like to thank her caregiver, Kari, and the hospice team. www.brooksidefuneral.com