Helen Albiston Kidd

Richmond - Helen Albiston Kidd, 76, completed her journey here on earth on Monday, September 15, 2014 at the Logan Regional Hospital surrounded by her family.  She died due to complications from cancer.  Helen was born on November 29, 1937 in her family home in Richmond.  She was the third daughter born to Melvin Harold 'Holly' Albiston and Ruby Wilkinson Albiston. 

Helen lived her entire life in Richmond.  She graduated from North Cache High School in 1956.  She attended USU and worked at Walker Bank.  She married Clair LaGrand Kidd on April 25, 1958 in the Logan LDS Temple.  They had three sons.  She taught dancing in her home for 20 years.  She also worked as an aide at Park School for 16 years. 

She was an active member of the LDS Church and served in all auxiliaries, but her favorite calling was the ward bulletin which she did diligently for 28 years.  Helen liked bowling and dancing, but her true love was softball.  She is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed supporting them in their various activities.  She loved staying close to home cruising the roads of Richmond. 

She is survived by her husband Clair, of Richmond, sons Brad (Pam) Kidd, of Springville, UT; Curt (Nancy) Kidd of Richmond; and Jerry (Angie) Kidd of Richmond; 11 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.  She is also survived by two sisters Jalaine Robbins of Salt Lake City; and Shirley Larsen of Orem.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a great grandson Glen Ward.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 12:00 noon in the Richmond Stake Center, 135 West Main in Richmond with Bishop Jay Baggaley conducting.  A viewing will be held on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Stake Center and Friday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. also at the stake center.  Interment will be in the Richmond Cemetery.  Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Webb Funeral Home in Preston. 

The family would like to express a special thanks to all those who have cared for Helen the past several months.