Helen C. Ankrom

Helen Bivans Ankrom, 93, of Keizer passed away November 7. Helen was
preceded in death by her husband Jim, her five siblings and step-daughter
Luana. She is survived by son Bob Bivans and his wife Gerry, Daughter
Sandra Morin and husband Rick, step-daughter Lana Doddington and
husband George and step-daughter Linda. Helen is also survived by
numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and even a few great-great
grandchildren. Shellee, of course was her favorite grandchild.
Helen was born January 4,1928 in Helena, Montana to Gottlieb and
Elizabeth Grenz. Years later the Grenz family moved to Rosedale Oregon
to farm. Helen graduated from Salem High School and soon after married
Robert Bivans and moved to Nebraska. They later returned to Salem to
raise their family. Helen worked at the DMV for many years and retired at
the ripe old age of 55 (something she was very proud of). In 1970 Helen
married Jim Ankrom, they spent many happy years together in Keizer.
They enjoyed being snowbirds and spent winters in Arizona. Together they
were involved in Marion County Search and Rescue. Helen loved having
family holidays and parties at her home and did so for as long as she was
able. She also loved road trips and was very adventurous and unafraid to
travel alone. Helen’s many chihuahuas were her constant companions. Her
memory is a blessing to all the lives she touched.
Private services will be held.