Mrs. Helen Gotham

December 19, 1925 - November 25, 2021

Mrs. Helen Gotham Saginaw, Michigan Helen passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the age of 95 years. She was born on December 19, 1925, in Mayville, MI to the late Margaret Beiser Nigl. Helen was married to Lee Gotham on January 22, 1961, in Boyne City, MI. Lee predeceased her on November 23, 2002. Helen is survived by her step-son and his wife, Don (Denise) Gotham, South Lyon, MI; two grandchildren, Derek Gotham and Danielle Gotham; one great-grandson Cade Gotham; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was also predeceased by her siblings; Alice Appold, Carolyn Barnhart, Eleanor Buzzard, Dorothy Dewar, Hilda Nigl, Louis Nigl, Norman Nigl, Oscar Nigl, Otto Nigl, and Walter Nigl. Helen was active in her church and worked for Consumers Power for 41 years as a Customer Information Rep. After retirement, she enjoyed her time with Lee in Houghton Lake and winters in Florida. She also loved spoiling her grandkids. The Celebration of Helen’s Life will be held from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Wakeman Funeral Home, 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, Michigan. Helen will then be laid to rest, next to her husband Lee, in Oakwood Cemetery, Saginaw Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the Preschool at her church St. Mark Saginaw ( 2565 North Miller Road, Saginaw, MI 48609) or online at stmarksaginaw.com Go to: Giving, Online Giving, Click on the Fund tab and select Preschool or General Fund and type in the Memo section: For St. Mark Preschool in memory of Helen Gotham. Memories and sympathies of Helen may be shared on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com