Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 PM on Monday, March 15, 2010 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 1125 11th Avenue North in St. Cloud, for Helen Reed McReavy who entered eternal life on Thursday at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud. Friends and relatives may call from 5-8 PM on Sunday, March 14th and also after 11:30 AM on Monday at the church. Rev. Timothy Baltes will officiate, burial will be at St. Margaret’s Catholic Cemetery in Hopkins, Minnesota.

Helen was born on April 24, 1927 to Pearl and Bill Reed in Hopkins, Minnesota. She was a 1945 graduate of St. Margaret’s Academy in Minneapolis. She was a proud member of the Kappa Delta Sorority at the University of Minnesota where she earned a B.S. degree in Home Economics. Helen married the love of her life, John McReavy, on June 16, 1951.

Helen taught classes in English, home economics, and entertaining. She was one of the founders of the Next to New Shoppe in St. Cloud and ran a successful antique business for many years. She was an active volunteer in the community and served as one of St. Cloud’s first hospice volunteers. She was also an active member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud, especially in the Christian Women’s organization. Most importantly, Helen dedicated her life to loving her husband, children and grandchildren. She treasured gatherings of family and friends. She enjoyed playing bridge, connecting with people, fishing and immersing in the beauty of nature. Helen leaves behind many devoted friends in the St. Cloud area; in Walker, MN; and in Fort Myers, FL.

Helen is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, John; her children, Mimi (Dick) Bitzan of St. Cloud, Bill of St. Louis Park, Bob of Minnetonka, and Tom (Kim) of Chanhassen; and grandchildren: Catie, Dave, Erin, Nick and Tyler.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jeanne Johnson.

Memorials are preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House (www.quietoakshospice.org), or the St. Cloud Hospital Breast Center (www.centracare.com).