Helen M. (Spencer) McLaughlin (HMac), 91, of Renton Washington, died at home on April 10, 2014. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on August 14, 1922 and moved to Renton in 1952.

She lived on her own in the Vantage Glen neighborhood of Renton where she had many friends, still drove by herself and for many years volunteered at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle. She taught English at a school in Iran years ago when Leo worked for Boeing there. She and Leo were also very active in the Elks Lodge in Renton. She was full of energy and would light up any party. At the annual family picnic she was feared in the “Cribbage Tournament” which she won numerous times. She always looked forward to and enjoyed her many trips with her family. At the age of 89 she went Zip Lining in Hawaii – at that time she was the oldest that had tried it. She and Leo were charter Seahawk season ticket holders and also long-time Mariner season ticket holders.

She is survived by her daughter Beth Rubio (Joe) of Kent, WA; sons Bill (Sharon), Jack (Sue), and Dennis (June) of Renton, WA; Mike of Buckley, WA, Kathy of Kent, WA; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Helen is also survived by her brother Bob Spencer of Lake Stevens, WA.

She was predeceased by her husband Leo McLaughlin in 1990 and son Bob (Randy) McLaughlin in 1978.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at 10:15 a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery.

Donations can be made to the V.A. Hospital in Seattle or to your favorite charity.