Helen M. Schafer Lichty, 99 was born to Harmon and Mary Schafer in Nebraska.  She was the only daughter and youngest of four children. The family moved from Nebraska to Oregon when Helen was twelve years old.  She was raised in Wheatland, Oregon and later moved to Central Howell area near Silverton, Oregon where she met and married Grover Lichty.  They were members of Emmanuel Mennonite Bible Church in Pratum, Oregon.  Helen was a dedicated Christian woman devoted to her husband, family and the love of her Lord and Savior. We as a family never missed church.
Helen taught her children the love of our Holy Bible and to be faithful to our living Savior. Helen was very involved in church. Always had a love for children.  She taught Sunday School and Bible School for over twenty five years.

Helen is survived by her daughters. Barbara Lichty Renback Bender from Silverton, Oregon.  Kay Lichty Webb and husband Lanny from Redmond, Oregon.  Son, Ronald Lichty and wife Virginia Scharer Lichty from Silverton, Oregon.  Helen is also survived by nine Grand Children, twenty Great Grand Children
nine Great Great Grand Children. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Grover.  Son In Laws, Allan Renback and Bob Bender.  Grand Son In Law Ken Brenneman, Great Great Granddaughter, Coraline, Great Grandson, Dylan. Brothers and Sister In Laws, John(Helen). William(Ella),  George(Afton).

A graveside service will be held Friday, June 18 at 2:00 PM Pratum Cemetery 95 Rd. Off Sunnyview Rd  Pratum, Oregon In lieu of flowers Memorials to honor Helen may be made to Union Gospel Mission and Willamette Valley Hospice.