Helen I. Younk

HELEN I. YOUNK Saginaw, Michigan Helen passed away peacefully and went on to meet her Lord and Savior, on Monday, December 30, 2024, at her home. Helen was 93 years young. Helen Irene (Guy) Younk was born on October 11, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan, daughter to the late Ray and Leone (LaCure) Guy. Helen’s passion and first love was serving the Lord and wearing many hats at Saginaw First Church of the Nazarene. She spent over 50 years as a Sunday School Teacher, Board Member and taking pride running the kitchen at fellowship dinners for many events. Helen loved gathering with friends and family at family reunions, where she could share her love of cooking and baking. Helen loved to travel and take in the beauty of God’s creation. Prior to her retirement, Helen was self-employed in several professions including, real estate agent, seamstress, caterer, bridal shop and creating floral arrangements. She also worked many years at Gaertners Greenhouse. Surviving are siblings, Sister Melba Jones of Saginaw Michigan, Brother Donald Guy of Livonia Michigan, Sister Irma Underhill of Kentucky, Son Joseph Younk of Middleburg Florida, Daughter Cindy (Bob) Jacobs of Hersey Michigan, Daughter Lori (John) Rhines of Birch Run Michigan, 5 Grand Children Christopher (Karen) Jacobs, Kevin (Betsy) Jacobs, Cody (Bethany) Jacobs, Zachary (Caitlin) Podojak and Ashley (Christopher) Guzman, 5 Great Granddaughters, Oakley, Macie, Lainie, Raya, and Rowan, 3 Great Grandsons, Boyer, Brady, Benson. Besides her parents, Helen is also predeceased by her son Dennis Younk and her sisters Sue, Shirley, Patsy. The Celebration of Helen’s Life will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at First Church of the Nazarene, 3000 Davenport Ave., Saginaw. Her nephew, Rev. Bruce Underhill will officiate. Helen’s visitation, at Church, will be held from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Helen will then be laid to rest in Roselawn Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. Those wishing to express their sympathies are asked to consider First Church of the Nazarene. Memories and sympathies of Helen may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Helen I. Younk

October 11, 1931 - December 30, 2024