"Stay alive as long as you live" was a sentiment that guided Helen L. Vetch's life for ninety years. Helen passed away Monday, March 16, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona with family at her side. Helen Louise Anderson was born December 29, 1924 in Seneca, South Dakota. She was one of eleven children born to Arthur and Margaret Anderson of Seneca. Helen grew up in the Seneca and Faulkton area. On February 20, 1942, Helen married Antone Vetch of Onaka, South Dakota. Their first child, Jacqueline, was born while Antone was serving in the South Pacific. Being a WWII bride, Helen held down the home front while raising her daughter. Upon Antone's return from the war, he and Helen farmed in the Onaka area. During this time two sons, Michael and Terry, were added to the family. In the early 1950's, Helen, Antone and family moved to Rapid City. The family then became complete with the addition of two more sons; Randy and Joe. Antone worked for the civil service before going to work at the S.D. Cement Plant. Helen waited tables at Tally's Restaurant. She then worked for the Pacific Fruit Company before settling in as an employee for the Nash Finch Company. Helen began at the Piggly Wiggly Stores in Rapid City, both as a cashier and as a produce worker. She later worked in the produce department of the Eastside Family Thrift Center until her retirement in December of 12990. Helen enjoyed travelling with family and friends, playing dice games, reading and SHOPPING, but she soon began to miss working. She returned to work part time at the Eastside Family Thrift Center where she enjoyed demonstrating products and interacting with her customers for several more years. Those family members and friends who survive Helen will remember the lessons she taught us: work hard, laugh often and live life. Helen is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline ()Howard) Dykes of Cheyenne, WY, her four sons, Michael (Betty) Vetch of Surprise, AZ, Terry Vetch of Burnet, TX, Randy (Kris) Vetch of Rapid City, Joe, (Mary Kay) Vetch of Belgrade, MT; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Helen is also survived by a brother, three sisters and numerous nieces and nephews she held close to her heart. Family members who have preceded Helen in death include her parents, her husband Antone in 1977, her granddaughter, Diane and great granddaughter, Monica, as well as 5 brothers and 1 sister. A Celebration of Helen's life will be held at 10:00 AM at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home on Monday, April 20, 2015 with Rev. Herb Cleveland officiating. Helen chose to be cremated and her ashes will be inurned at the Black Hills National Cemetery at 12 noon. The WWII bride will join her soldier again, at last. A luncheon will be held at 1 pm at Rushmore VFW Post 1273 in the 400 Block of Main Street.