Helen R. Rutter, 87, of St. Petersburg, FL passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Carrington Place.
Born in Long Island, NY, she moved to Florida in 1979 from Massapequa Park, LI, NY where she worked as a bank secretary. She retired as a secretary after 12 years for Sunny Shores Nursing Home where she met her beloved husband, Perry David Rutter. Helen was artistic and enjoyed interior decorating. Most notably she was known everywhere for her vast Christmas displays which depicted families enjoying Christmas and handmade Christmas ornaments. Her village displays grew to near 300 square feet of tender moments enjoyed by family, friends and neighbors. Mostly she cherished entertaining her family, telling stories to her grandchildren, and spending time with her husband.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 19 years, Perry David Rutter, on March 15, 2015 (view his obituary on this website) and her sister, Betty Kratovel. Survivors include her three sons: George Overin, III of Bohemia, LI, NY, Mike David Rutter of Ashtabula, OH and Mark Stephen Rutter of St. Petersburg; daughter, Renee Williams of St. Petersburg; 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30 PM on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, 33513.
We’ll all truly miss the wonderful times together with your open arms and beautiful smile, welcoming every new addition and the showering of love on us all. What wonderful memories you created for all of us. We’ll miss you immensely.
Grandma, we will miss you beyond words. I will never forget the smell of your perfume, or the sound of your voice. The times you told us stories that sent us off to dreamland as children. You were the epitome of an era of class and dignity that is desperately needed in this world. I know that you are watching down on all of us from heaven and I pray that I make you proud. Hugs and kisses Grammy!!!! We love you!
Goodnight Grandma.. we will miss you more than we can say. Thank you for the stories we hold so dear. Love you always!
Will miss you and glad we became family. Know I never thought of you as “mother-in-law” but as Mom. You taught my kids so much and where always there for us. Be happy and dance with the fairies.
May God give peace and comfort to the family and friends of Helen Rose Rutter. May your hearts be flooded with happy memories and expectations of the reunion to come. Job 14:14
I was your neighbor for 8 years but met you only a few times due to your health. I know you are in Heaven with Dave and your other loved ones who went on before you. God Bless.