William Arnold (Bill) Helwick and Nancy Hazel Helwick

Nancy Hazel (Maloney) Helwick died peacefully at her residence on August 12, 2024 in Port Angeles, Washington at the age of 84. Her husband, William Arnold Helwick, died peacefully at home on September 14, 2024 in Port Angeles, Washington at the age of 84.

Nancy and Bill are survived by Nancy's sister Marge McMillen; son Greg Helwick (Vicki), and daughter Debbie Liddy (Matt); grandchildren Elizabeth Bonar (Evan), Jessica Liddy, Michael Helwick (Haley), and Sara Liddy (Riley Taylor).  They were preceded in death by her parents Percy and Hazel Maloney, his parents Vernon and Betty Helwick, and his sister, Cherry.

Nancy was born on October 6, 1939, in Port Angeles to Percy and Hazel, graduated from Port Angeles High School in 1957, and attended Washington State University. Bill was born on November 14, 1939 in Port Angeles to Vernon and Betty Helwick, graduated from Port Angeles High School, and graduated from the University of Washington. High school sweethearts, Nancy and Bill married in1960. They lived in Seattle, San Jose, Danville, and Port Angeles.

Family remembers them as loving parents and stellar grandparents. Traveling with their grandchildren was a highlight, including trips to New York, New England, and Saint Louis. Their home was always open to friends and family, even to a university choir whose bus had broken down!

Nancy and Bill ran a small business together installing and maintaining automatic car washes. During this time, they travelled to many conventions, and always toured the area they were visiting. Cruises took them to the Panama Canal, the Mediterranean, Alaska, and the Caribbean. They were greatly involved in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, serving in many capacities.   They were long-time members of the First Presbyterian Church. They were active socially with many friends, especially a group of high school classmates with whom they kept in touch. Bill was part of the group of high school athletes inducted into the Port Angeles High School Hall of Fame in 2023. Nancy was crowned Miss Port Angeles and Clallam County Fair Queen in 1957.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for October 12, 2024 at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow at First Presbyterian Church of Port Angeles, located at 8th and Oak St. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Nancy and Bill's life. The service will be livestreamed; a link will be available at fpcpa.org/worship on the day of the service.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Presbyterian Church at 139 W. 8th Street, Port Angeles, WA, 98362.

Drennan & Ford Funeral Home in Port Angeles was entrusted with their arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook for the family at www.drennanford.com .