Patsy Eveline Helseth of Vero Beach age 95 died on January 20 th 2022. She was born on October 5 th , 1926 in Eye, Suffolk, England and came to this country and Vero Beach in 1946.

She was predeceased by her husband, Phillip R. Helseth, a native and member of a prominent pioneer family in Vero Beach whom she met in World War II whilst he was stationed in the European Theatre of Operations. They were married in the Community Church of Vero Beach and celebrated their 58 th wedding anniversary before he died.

In her early years she was president of the Junior Women's Club, president of Cosmopolitan Club for Foreign Born Women, a member of the Hibiscus Circle and secretary of the Garden Club of Indian River County. She was a member of the Vero Beach Yacht Club and a past member of the Vero Beach County Club. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross in Great Britain and a volunteer nurse ' s aid e for the American Red Cross in Vero Beach as well as a member of the Hospital Auxili ary.

At the time of her death, she was the oldest living charter member of First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, serving as one of the first Deacons of that church when it was chartered in 1954. She was also one of the first two lady Elders in that church as well as serving as Moderator of the Vero Beach Presbyterian Women for three different terms.

She leaves behind one son, Phillip R. Helseth Jr. and his wife, Karen, two granddaughters, five great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and a sister and niece who still reside in England.

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach on Saturday, January 29 th at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. Online condolences may be shared at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com