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- [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com).
1LT Helen L. Yost Blais
Birth: 19 May 1922 Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death: 3 Sep 2011 (aged 89)
Burial: Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford, Saratoga County, New York, USA
Plot: B - Special
Memorial #: 170958132
Bio: Helen L. Blais was the daughter of the late Frederick and Merna (Wertz) Yost, Helen was the wife of the late Dr. John S. Blais. She is survived by four children; grandson and great-granddaughter . She is also survived by her aunt, Helen A. Gilchrist of Pennsylvania; a niece; a grandnephew; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her siblings, Paul and Fred Yost and Thelma Schrott. A graduate of Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Johnstown, Pa., she served as a 1st lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps in the European Theater of Operation during World War II. Helen was member of the former First United Methodist Church of Cohoes.(Information paraphrased from Times Union) 9/9/11
Inscription: 1st LT US ArmyWorld War II
Family Members
Parents
Frederick Yost 1899-1961
Merna B. Wertz Yost 1899-1970
Spouse
John S. Blais 1922-1986
Siblings
Fred Andrew Yost* 1924-1994
Created by: Jeni (47733487)
Added: 7 Oct 2016
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170958132/helen-l.-blais
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 30 April 2018), memorial page for 1LT Helen L. Yost Blais (19 May 1922–3 Sep 2011), Find A Grave Memorial no. 170958132, citing Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford, Saratoga County, New York, USA ; Maintained by Jeni (contributor 47733487) .
- [S927] Obituary.
BLAIS, HELEN COHOES - Helen L. Blais died on September 3, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Altoona, PA., daughter of the late Frederick and Merna (Wertz) Yost, Helen was the wife of the late Dr. John S. Blais. She is survived by her children, Linda L. (Jack) Madlin of Cohoes, Barbara S. (Roman) Swyst of Clifton Park, twin sons, John F. (Kasey) Blais of Cohoes and Jeffrey G. (Susan) Blais of Troy, grandson Thomas F. (Hillary) Adams and great-granddaughter, Julia Adams of Saratoga Springs. She is also survived by her aunt, Helen A. Gilchrist of PA, a niece, Greer (Jack) Gardner of CO, a grand-nephew Andrew T. (Lisa) Gardner of MN, her sisters-in-law Rosemary M. Cashin of Cohoes and Kathleen Blais of NJ, and brother-in-law Paul Blais of Troy. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her siblings Paul and Fred Yost and Thelma Schrott. A graduate of Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Johnstown, PA. she served as a 1st LT. in the Army Nurse Corp. in the European Theater of Operation during WWII. Helen was member of the former First United Methodist Church of Cohoes. There are no calling hours. Burial was held at the convenience of the family. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at noon at the The Church of the Good Shepherd, Hudson Ave,. Green Island. Helen believed flowers are for the living and charity begins at home. If you wish to remember her, surprise a loved on with a bouquet or donate to your favorite local cause. Her family wishes to thank the caring professionals of NYSOH, Cohoes EMS, Seton Health St. Mary's Hospital, Community Hospice and Dr. John Len.
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1922 - 2011 (89 years)