Helen
Zera
February 24, 1921 - March 31, 2005
Born in Windber, Pennsylvania
Resided in Royal Oak, MI
HELEN ZERA ~~ LOVING MOTHER
Helen Zera, age 84, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. She was born February 24, 1921, in Windber, Pennsylvania. Resident of Royal Oak (Alexander Nursing Home) for 7 years, and former resident of Sterling Heights, Michigan and St. Helen, Michigan.
Mrs. Zera had worked for Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Company, and also was a ‘Rosie the Riveter’ during WW II.
She was a Girl Scout Leader, and Den Mother with the Cub Scouts, and was a cheerleader coach at Holy Name in Detroit. She was a member of the VFW.
Mrs. Zera was very creative – she enjoyed home crafts, and cake decorating – and was a weaver, and a seamstress. Also in the kitchen she liked to do canning. And for relaxation, she enjoyed crossword puzzles. She was a loving mother and very devoted to her grandsons.
Military: Veteran of the U.S. Navy
Deceased Spouse: the late Anthony L. Zera, deceased January 25, 1998
Surviving Daughter: Gail Ellis (Charles) of Dearborn, Michigan
Surviving Son: Leonard Zera (Marlene) of Clarkston, Michigan
Grandsons: Andrew and Marc
Deceased brother: the late Edward
Visitation: Saturday, April 2, 2005, from 2-8 PM, and Sunday, April 3, 2005, from 3-4 PM at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI (between Maple and Big Beaver Roads).
Funeral Service Sunday, April 3, 2005 – 4:00 PM at the funeral home, with Deacon Johnny Vanneste officiating.
Interment: White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan
Memorial Tributes may be made to the Charity of Donor’s Choice
Helen Zera, age 84, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. She was born February 24, 1921, in Windber, Pennsylvania. Resident of Royal Oak (Alexander Nursing Home) for 7 years, and former resident of Sterling Heights, Michigan and St. Helen, Michigan.
Mrs. Zera had worked for Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Company, and also was a ‘Rosie the Riveter’ during WW II.
She was a Girl Scout Leader, and Den Mother with the Cub Scouts, and was a cheerleader coach at Holy Name in Detroit. She was a member of the VFW.
Mrs. Zera was very creative – she enjoyed home crafts, and cake decorating – and was a weaver, and a seamstress. Also in the kitchen she liked to do canning. And for relaxation, she enjoyed crossword puzzles. She was a loving mother and very devoted to her grandsons.
Military: Veteran of the U.S. Navy
Deceased Spouse: the late Anthony L. Zera, deceased January 25, 1998
Surviving Daughter: Gail Ellis (Charles) of Dearborn, Michigan
Surviving Son: Leonard Zera (Marlene) of Clarkston, Michigan
Grandsons: Andrew and Marc
Deceased brother: the late Edward
Visitation: Saturday, April 2, 2005, from 2-8 PM, and Sunday, April 3, 2005, from 3-4 PM at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI (between Maple and Big Beaver Roads).
Funeral Service Sunday, April 3, 2005 – 4:00 PM at the funeral home, with Deacon Johnny Vanneste officiating.
Interment: White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan
Memorial Tributes may be made to the Charity of Donor’s Choice
Visitation
A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home
2600 Crooks Road (btw Maple & Big Beaver)
Troy, MI US 48084
Troy, MI US 48084
Service
A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home
2600 Crooks Road (btw Maple & Big Beaver)
Troy, MI US 48084
Troy, MI US 48084
Cemetery
White Chapel Cemetery
621 West Long Lake Road
Troy, MI US 48098
Troy, MI US 48098
