Helen Galbraith

Helen Rae Galbraith

Helen Rae Galbraith, 93, died Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at home in Ogden, Utah. She was born Jan. 7, 1933, in Blanding, Utah, the daughter of Charles Luther and Viola Palmer Sipe. She lived in Blanding, Utah for 18 years graduating from San Juan High School. She spent a year living with Carrie and Bud Hollingshead, sister and brother-in-law, in Barstow, California before moving into the Ogden YWCA to attend Steven-Henager School of Business and Weber College. Upon graduation she worked as a secretary at Hill Air Force Base until she married Wallace Ted Galbraith Jan. 27, 1961. They were sealed in the Logan Temple Dec. 16, 1964. Her husband died nine years into the marriage on Oct. 13, 1970. At the time Helen was expecting their fourth child. Helen was grateful for the many friends and family members who enriched her life and made it possible for her to raise four children as a single mother.

Helen was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and faithfully served in many Ward and Stake callings. Her service included Visiting Teacher, editing the Ward newspaper, directing Stake Road Shows, serving as Stake Young Women’s Secretary, Assistant Stake Historian, and Stake Director of Public Affairs. Her favorite calling was teaching Primary, where she treasured spending time with the children and sharing her love of the gospel with them.

Before returning to the workforce, Helen sold Avon for many years. She later worked at the IRS, and the Depot Defense of Ogden, where she retired in 1994. During her time at the IRS and DDO, she coordinated and supervised the Sub-for-Santa Program- a demanding responsibility that she carried out with dedication and care.

Helen loved to travel, visiting San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Nevada, Colorado and other places throughout the United States. Internationally, she saw bullfights in Mexico in the 1950s, saw West End shows in London, England, danced a Highland Fling in Scotland, and in Ireland she even kissed the Blarney Stone atop of Blarney Castle- a memorable accomplishment and no small feat. She also cherished reunions of every kind, especially family gatherings, cruising with the siblings, and San Juan High School reunions.

She is survived by her children Brett C. Galbraith of Riverdale, Judy R. Galbraith of Ogden, Patricia L. Galbraith (Greg Gage) of Salt Lake City, and Steven T. Galbraith of Ogden. Brother, Martin A. Sipe of Orem, and sister-in-law Kathy Sipe (wife of the late Raymond L. Sipe). Four grandchildren, Brayden Galbraith (Lynsie) of Saratoga Springs, Ted Galbraith (Sabrina) of Orem, Kate Schade (Christopher) of Orem, Isabella Gage of Chicago. Five great grandchildren, Stockton Galbraith, Benz Galbraith, Charlie Thomas, Zoey Galbraith, and Ruby Galbraith.

She was preceded in death by her beloved grand-daughter Erin Hope Galbraith, husband Wallace Ted Galbraith, best friend and 2nd mom to her children, Pauline “Weeza” Marble, parents Charles Luther and Viola Palmer Sipe, sisters Elizabeth J. Smith (Bob), Carrie M. Hollingshead (Floyd), Jennie L. Phillips (Tom), brothers Charles Durland Sipe, Raymond L. Sipe, James R. Sipe (Karen), and sister-in-law Claudia Sipe (wife of Martin A. Sipe).
A special thank you to Kristi from Home Helpers and the wonderful women of Valeo’s hospice team. We are especially grateful to Lexi, mom’s aide, for the compassionate care she gave mom during the last year of her life.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, followed by a Celebration of Life at 10:30 am at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Boulevard, Ogden, Utah. The funeral service will be live streamed at the following link: https://MyersMortuary.livecontrol.tv/1cf56e72

The burial will take place later that afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Richmond City Cemetery, 350 North 200 East, Richmond, Utah.

Helen’s greatest joy was family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mac’s Gift: Children’s Cancer Foundation in loving memory of her beautiful grandchild, Erin Hope Galbraith who died from childhood cancer: https://macsgift.org/donate.

Please share your memories and photos of Helen with us at: https://myers-mortuary.com/obituaries/helen-galbraith-2026.

Services entrusted to Myers Mortuary in Ogden, Utah.