Mary Ellen Jennings Helgemo

Mary Ellen Jennings Helgemo, sadly, left us on September 25 to be with God and so many loved ones. Mary was born on September 14, 1927 in Flint Michigan to Margaret Pelton and Trace Jennings.

She married Richard Helgemo in 1947 and had three children, Richard, Janice and Dorothy. Richard and Mary left Downey in 1971 and retired to Bonsall. Mary was a founding member of the Bonsall Women's Club.

A few years after Richard's death in 1990, Mary moved to Rancho Monserate. She was the first female president and held other positions on the board of directors. She also was a volunteer for many years...