Helen Elizabeth Nebeker, 90, passed away on January 15, 2018. Helen achieved a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. to become a Professor of English at Arizona State University, Tempe, teaching there from 1957 to 1987. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Aquila Chauncey Nebeker, Jr., and her only son. Survivors include a daughter, four grandchildren and five great-grandsons. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 27 at 10:30 AM in the LDS chapel at 9565 E. Larkspur Dr., Scottsdale. There will be an hour to visit and renew "auld acquaintances" in the Relief Society Room preceding the service. A private graveside service for the family will be held at the Greenwood Memorial Cemetery following the funeral. To share online condolences or stories and read a sketch of Helen's life go to Grandma Nebeker Blog