Helen J. Martindale, 98, of Fort Morgan, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at her home. She was born June 8, 1909 in Imperial, Nebraska to Herbert & Maude Crandall. She graduated from Chase County, Nebraska High School and the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. On July 5, 1928, Helen married Lester Martindale. Helen had farming interests in Washington County, Colorado, and she taught in the Akron Schools before retiring in 1974. Helen was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Ruth – Elizabeth Circle of the Church, PEO, TTT, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years. Survivors include her daughters, Bonnie Dorn and Opal Martindale Brown; grandchildren, Doug Dorn, and his wife, Kim; Catherine Brown Furness and Chris Brown; great grandchildren, Mariah, Brennan, and Colin Furness; Adam and Kendra Dorn; and her sister-in-law, Lucille Crandall. Helen also had many acquaintances in both Akron and Fort Morgan, including valued, long-time friends, Velma Cooper, and the late Les Cooper of Akron; and Margaret & Richard Timpe of Fort Morgan. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister Wilda Denton, a brother Theron Crandall, a son-in-law Dick Dorn and a granddaughter Carol Brown Beste. There will be no visitation or funeral service at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The Heer Mortuaries & Crematory are entrusted with the cremation arrangements. Inurnment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Morgan. Memorial gifts may be given to the charity of the donor's choice. The family wishes to thank Caring Generations caregivers, Carolyn and Pat for their kind and compassionate care.