Hellena Tyler

HELLENA JEAN TYLER Jean Tyler was embraced by the loving arms of Jesus on April 18, 2015. Jean was born in Sacramento, California to parents Claude and Mary J. Smith on September 29, 1922. Jean is predeceased by her parents, her husband, Leonard Arden Tyler, Sons, Arden and Joseph Tyler, as well as two sisters. Jean was educated in local schools in Chico and Sterling City, California. She received her nursing license in 1972 and devoted 25 years as an employee of Crestwood Convalescent Care Center. Jean was a mentor and faithful servant of God serving her Lord by being a Christian mentor, Teacher of Sunday School, Children's Church, VBS and Missionettes. Jean loved watching the San Francisco Giants. Jean passed away peacefully in her home with her daughters by her side. Jean is survived by her Brother, Claude (Butch) Smith (Glennis) of Kingston, WA, Daughters, Linda Zollner (Paul), Susan Russo (Dusty), Kathleen Tyler all of Chico, Mary Jane Merrell (Warren) of Modesto, April Fox (Lyle) of Ukiah, as well as 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. "Her children rise up and call her blessed" Proverbs 31:28 Services will be held at Brusie Funeral Home on Friday, April 24, 2015 with a visitation/viewing starting at 8:00 a.m. followed by a Chapel service at 10 a.m. concluding with a committal service at Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico. Condolences may be sent online at BrusieFH.com