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Helen Patterson, 71, of Humble, Texas went to be with The Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Helen was born in Paeroa, New Zealand on July 14, 1947 to father, Charles (Mulholland) and mother Olive (Beale).

After completion of high school, she trained as a Registered Nurse and while working at a medical clinic she met and would later marry her then husband, David. While residing in Auckland, the couple welcomed three boys: Andrew the oldest, and twins Stephen & Martyn, who coincidentally share the same birthday as their mom Helen. As a young family, they moved to the United States where Helen took a great deal of pride raising her boys and supporting their religious pursuits, academics and athletics talents. You could always find Helen cheering from the sidelines and inspiring her boys to do their best. Her heart was truly the size of Texas and she sought happiness for everyone she met. She welcomed every opportunity to embrace family and friends alike, to show compassion, kindness and positivity. She enjoyed knitting, gardening, teaching AWANA, morning tea and watching soccer. Helen was a proud member of Rush Creek Baptist Church of Arlington, Texas. She was a loving mother, aunt, sister and nana.

She is survived by her children, Andrew Patterson, Stephen Patterson and wife Chrystal, Martyn Patterson and wife Christine; grandchildren, Ryan Untrauer, Charlie Patterson, Jacob Patterson, Aiden Patterson and Camila Patterson; siblings, Peter Mulholland and wife Elizabeth, Cheryl Mulholland and partner Bernie Cheong; numerous other relatives and a host of loving friends.