Page 10, The Wahkiakum County Eagle-March 30, 2006

Helen Exum

  Cathlamet resident Helen DuCharme Exum died March 22, 2006 in 
Cathlamet at the age of 93.  She was born September 23, 1912 in 
Wappingers Falls, NY to Eusebie and George DuCharme.
  In 1929 she began a career with Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. 
where she worked until 1945.  She was one of the first women employees 
of this corporation that performed the job of industrial site layout 
and blueprinting.
  She married William T. Exum on June 6, 1945.  They were married for 
42 years.  He preceded her in death in 1987.  They had two children, 
Patricia and George.  Patricia preceded her in death in 1996.  The 
family moved to Liberty, NY in 1956 where they lived until Mrs. Exum 
moved to Cathlamet in 1998.
  She enjoyed needlework, crossword puzzles, literature, art, and 
lively discussions on politics, history and current events.
  Survivors include son George Exum and wife Carol Carver of Puget 
Island; four granddaughters and one great-granddaughter.
  A memorial service will be held April 5, 11 a.m. at St. Catherine 
Catholic Church in Cathlamet.  Donations are suggested to St. James 
Family Center in Cathlamet.
  Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


Helen DuCharme Exum
Unknown burial
23 September 1912-22 March 2006
(As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum)