Helen Thomas Heit, 93, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Wednesday, August 29th, at Swedish Medical Center, Denver, Arapahoe County.

Helen was born in Denver, CO on January 26, 1925, a daughter of the late Alice (Riley) and Emery Thomas.

Helen graduated from Rye High School in 1943. She also attended a business college in Ogden, Utah and a medical surgical tech school at William Beaumont Hospital in El Paso.

She was the widow of John Adam Heit. they were married on July 21, 1947 in Rocky Ford, CO. He preceded her in death on April 5, 1999..

She was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO.

Helen served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WW II.

Prior to the military she worked as a Finance Typist Clerk. After the military she worked at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital and for Dr. Raymond P. Shima as a nurse.

She is survived by:

Sister-in-Law Elizabeth Wethington;

Nephew Harold, husband of Annette Thomas;

Niece Joy Wilker;

Niece Sherry Babcock;

Nephew Gary Thomas;

Friend Darla Meier.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 brothers and 1 sister.

A Rosary Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 6th with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 6th at St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford, CO with Fr. Paul Ekeh officiating. Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Fort Lupton, CO on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ford - Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.fordustck.com.