Helen Ebers

Helen Ebers (age 94), a lifelong resident of Butler, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2020. Daughter of Leo & Anna Lust, Helen was born an identical twin on December 28, 1925. She attended St. Anthonys School, Butler High School, and William Patterson University. In 1949, Helen married Charles Ebers and began their family in 1953. She was a successful real estate agent and broker in Butler, and devoted much of her time to her family, church, and community. She is survived by her four children: Frederick Ebers of Anton, Panama, Gloria Whatley of Brunswick, GA, Charles Ebers of Butler, Stephen Ebers of St. Augustine, FL and their families including 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and her twin sister, Lauren Proctor of Freehold, NJ, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles, siblings John Lust (Jane), Leona Murray, Frances McFadyen (Tom), Anita Boyd, Louise Walinsky (Ed), Gloria Grannis (Bill), and grandson Leo J. Whatley. Helen is remembered for her many acts of kindness and love of church and community. All of her life, she was a loyal parishioner of St. Anthonys Church. As a young adult, singing in the choir, serving on the Rosary Alter Society, Liturgy Council, and, with her twin sister Lauren, directed the first Childrens Choir in the 1960s. This choir produced a record album and appeared at the Worlds Fair in New York in 1964. She was a Girl Scout leader, an avid gardener, and enjoyed the birds and wildlife surrounding her home. A lifelong baker and bread maker, Helen loved to bake and often visited the sick and home bound with baked goods. A walking encyclopedia of Butler history, Helen was an instrumental member of the Butler Museum Committee and an Advisory Board Member of Lakeland Bank. Helen was a member of the singing group "The Treblers." She sponsored two Rotary Exchange students from Sweden and Japan. For her role in supporting the Rotary International Exchange Program she was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Recognition. Helen exemplified strength and compassion with a charming spirit. She lived a long life filled with passion for music, travel, and giving back to those in need. Her memory, wisdom, and influence is held dearly by those who knew her. Family and friends will gather at Morrisons Funeral Home, Butler on Friday, October 9th for Visitation from 4:00 8:00 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthonys RC Church at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 10th immediately followed by the Burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Butler, NJ. The new limits on indoor gatherings for facilities is 25% of the maximum amount of people in a building. Morrison Funeral Home will be able to accept 25 people at a time wearing masks and practice social distancing St. Anthony's Church will accept 75 people for mass wearing masks and practice social distancing Visitation The Morrison Funeral Home Friday, October 09, 2020 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Email Details 86 Bartholdi ave.Butler, New Jersey 07405 Directions Mass St. Anthony RC Church Saturday, October 10, 2020 10:00 AM Email Details 65 Bartholdi AveButler, NJ 07405 Directions Burial Mt. Calvary Cemetery Saturday, October 10, 2020 11:15 AM Email Details Bartholdi Ave.Butler, NJ 07405 Directions