Helen Joyce Russell-Sokol

July 29, 1929~ March 22, 2020

Helen Joyce Russell-Sokol of Boise passed away peacefully on March 22. She was born in Ontario, Oregon, July 29, 1929, to George and Vena Russell of Vale, Oregon. She was raised on the Russell Land and Livestock Ranch in Vale.

She was educated in Vale and at Link’s Business College in Boise. After 10 years in Boise, she moved to Portland, where she was a medical office manager. She also taught at Mt Hood Community College. She became the owner/operator of Bove’ Interiors. In 1971 she married F. Donald Sokol. They made their home at the Oxbow Ranch in Prairie City, Oregon, later moving to the Napa Valley in California, where they purchased vineyards. After divorcing in 1974 and a short stay in California, Helen moved to Boise in 1982 to care for her parents in Vale.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers William and Richard, and niece, Linda Russell-Wilson. She is survived by nephews Daniel Russell of Boise, Steven Russell of Harper, Chris Russell of Vale, Gary Russell of Hermiston, Mike Russell of Portland; niece Carla Russell Felix of Surprise, Arizona; and many cousins.

No services pending; memorials may be made to: First Christian Church, Vale Oregon 97918.