Helen Carpenter Engelbert died peacefully Feb 16, 2019. Helen was born on Feb 3, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Everett and Anna Carpenter.
She grew up with her siblings Betty and John. Helen attended Wellesley College and graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in education. She married Jack Lamp in 1952; together they raised four children Stephen, Douglas, Karen and Julie. Helen lived in her beloved San Mateo neighborhood until 1989. She lost her husband Jack in 1984 but had the fortune to meet Dick Engelbert and enjoy six years together.
Helen loved her family, “The Gang,” golfing, bird watching and bible studies with friends from her church.
Helen will be missed by her four children and their spouses, Steve and Theresa Lamp, Doug and Barbara Lamp, Karen Lamp and Don Hayashi and Julie Lamp; her brother John Carpenter and sister-in-law Julie; 11 amazing grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and her cherished friends, the Messavussu family.
Donations can be sent in Helen’s memory to First Presbyterian Church of San Mateo.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at First Presbyterian Church of San Mateo.
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