Helen was born on June 3, 1921, to George and Rosabell Heater in Meridian, Idaho. She passed away on Oct. 8, 2019, at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville, Wash.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Hugh C. Kearns, of Eagle, Idaho, and later by Ronald W. Earl, of Clinton, Wash. She was also preceded in death by her son, Gordon R. Kearns, his wife, Judy, and grandson, Larry C. Brauer; and granddaughters, Anita Haley and Terry L. Kearns.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbara L. Brauer (Richard) and Tina D. Daniels (John); sons, Darrell W. Kearns (Donna) and Criss W. Earl (Gail); and grandchildren, Randy Kearns, Kurt W. Brauer (Lorene), Lori Osborn (Marty), Brock A. Daniels (Jim), Gina M. Daniels, Dane M. Daniels, Arron L. Earl (Jessica), and Tawnya M. Wavada (Allan); and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Oct. 20, 2019 at Langley Cemetery.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com