Helga McInturff, 78, died on September 13, 2014 in the arms of her loving daughter Kathy McInturff in Seattle, WA.
Helga was born on January 15, 1936 in Hanau am Main, Germany, the daughter of Friedrich Joseph Mueller and Anna Katharine Hofacker. In 1955 Helga married the love of her life, the late Gerald B. McInturff. They both migrated to the United States and moved to Mercer Island in 1956.
Helga completed her education in Germany and worked at various retail stores in the United States throughout her years of employment for companies such as Kress, JC Penney, Frederick & Nelson, and Bartell Drugs Store.
Helga was baptized and confirmed as a child in the Lutheran Church in Germany. She attended the Hope Lutheran Church in Seattle, WA for 54 years. There she built many relationships within the church community.
In addition, she loved to spend time at the softball fields watching her daughter Kathy play. She formed many relationships amongst Kathy’s friends, who loved her dearly. She was known as “Momma Mac” in the softball community. She was an icon and popular because she spoiled the softball community with her famous chocolate chip cookies, love and support of the game.
Helga is survived by Daughters: Kathy McInturff, Seattle, WA; Gelinde and her husband Paul Lamer of Tigard, OR. Son: Richard McInturff lives in Puyallup, WA. Grandchildren: Jennifer and her husband Brian Lindeman; Christa Abrams and her husband Grant Abrams. Grandchildren Justin, Tiffany and Brandon. Great grandchildren Samantha and Alexandria. Christina and her husband Chris Foster and daughter Abagail.
Preceded in death by son Tom McInturff. Tom’s wife Christina and daughter Lindsay live in California.