Elizabeth Jane Helwig

Elizabeth (Betty) Helwig – November 3, 2021

Elizabeth J. Helwig, age 80 of Boca Raton, FL entered into eternal peace with her family by her side at Bridgeport Hospital on November 3, 2021.  Elizabeth was born March 2, 1941 in Bronx, NY to the late Ann McLaughlin.  She was predeceased by her sister, Maryann along with brothers Charles, Robert and John.  Elizabeth was also predeceased by her husband of 58 years, George J Helwig.

After graduating high school early at the age of 16, Elizabeth went to work in the bursar office at Columbia University where she took classes, mostly at night.  There Elizabeth met her future husband, George, who affectionately called her “Betty”.  After marriage in 1963, Elizabeth went to work for Time Life Inc. as an Executive Secretary for their Life Magazine division.

Elizabeth gave up her career and education pursuits to raise their children and encouraged all three to pursue college degrees, something she felt was very important.  Elizabeth also supported her husband, George and often went on business trips with him to help organize after work functions.  She was a savvy investor who helped all of her children set up savings and investment accounts to start planning for financial independence.

After her husband George retired, they relocated to just outside of Ashville, North Carolina and built a beautiful home where the family could gather at the holidays.  Eventually Elizabeth and her husband moved to Boca Raton, FL where they enjoyed the winters by the ocean and summers in Connecticut.  Elizabeth was happiest when near the beach and loved the ocean air.

Elizabeth is survived by her children George and his wife Lisa, Andrew and with his wife Susan and Kathryn and her husband Jeff.  She also leaves behind her seven beloved grandchildren - Ryan, Samantha, Matthew, Daniel, Kaitlyn, Brendon and Logan along with many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her name.

There will be a memorial service and celebration of her life to be announced in the near future.