- Date Of Birth: October 31, 1933
- Date Of Death: January 21, 2015
- State: Idaho
They all called her Grandma, and it was what she lived for. Helen Arlene McKinney, 81, was born on October 31, 1933 in Palouse, WA to Hubert and Vera Proctor. She stepped from this place into the freedom of heaven, where there are no more tears, on January 21, 2015. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Ted McKinney, her parents, and her brothers Dean Proctor, Clifford Proctor and Lee Proctor. Helen and Ted dedicated their lives to ranching in Deary, ID and later in Huntington, OR until Ted’s death in 1983. They spent the winters for many years on the Snake River above Asotin, WA, crossing the river to Asotin for the boys to go to school. She loved the cows and the lifestyle that ranching afforded. Taking care of her home and helping out in the pasture kept her happy and content. Helen shared endless stories of calving heifers and harrowing trips across the Snake River to their winter headquarters. There was never a dull moment. Following the sale of the Rye Valley Ranch in Huntington, Helen relocated to Ontario, OR and then Payette, ID to live near her sons and grandchildren. Her life revolved around her family.
