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Helen Piovaty 1929 - 2000

Helen Marie (Kralovec) Piovaty of Tucson, Pima County, AZ was born on March 9, 1929 in Prague, Hlavní město Praha County, Prague Czechia, and died at age 71 years old on October 31, 2000 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona United States.

Helen Marie (Kralovec) Piovaty

Helenka

Tucson, Pima County, AZ 85716

March 9, 1929

Prague, Hlavní město Praha County, Prague, Czechia

October 31, 2000

Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States

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Introduction

Helen (Kralovec) Piovaty was born to Jaroslav Kralovec and Aromira Markova. She had one sister, Jaromira (born 10/29/22) Born in Czechoslovakia, "Helenka" lived in Czechoslovakia when she was a child, surviving World War II, and then moved with her husband and family at age 20 to Canada, where she remained until 1974. In 1974, she moved to Tucson, Arizona. See Helen Piovaty: Obituary,
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1929

Birthday

March 9, 1929

Birthdate

Prague, Hlavní město Praha County, Prague Czechia

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Professional Career

After World War II, Helen pursued a career in design. After moving to Canada at age 20, she was a textile designer at Harding Carpets and later joined the family business, Old Country Furniture. She helped grow further businesses, Esquire Furniture and Duncan's, a gift store.
Personal Life & Family

Helen Marie Kralovec married Peter Plovaty and they had two children: Suzan and Keren Plovaty. When she moved to Tucson, Arizona, in 1974, Helen became a volunteer for the Pima County Sheriff's Department, volunteering for eleven years.
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2000

Death

October 31, 2000

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Tucson, Pima County, Arizona United States
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Obituary

Helen Piovaty passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2000. Honoring her rich, colorbul life are daughters, Suzan Piovaty of New York City and Karen Piovaty of Tucson; and her son-in-law, Jeffrey Schwartz. Helen was born in 1929, in Prague, Czech Republic. Her childhood was framed by the horrors of WWII. After the war, she pursued a career in design. Her studies at the Textile Institute in Bmo, Czech Republic, were interrupted by the impending fall of the Iron Curtain. At 20, Helen fled to Canada with her former husband, Peter Piovaty, and his parents. For nine years she was a textile designer at Harding Carpets, creatin oriental, floral and abstract designs for home and commercial markets. Subsequently, she joined the family business, Old Country Furniture, in Brantford, Ontario. As the business expanded, they opened Esquire Furniture and Duncan's, a fine gift store. Moving to Tucson in 1974, a new chapter of Helen's life unfolded in her beloved Sonoran desert. Impressed by their roadside service, she joined the Pima County Sheriff's Department as a volunteer. During her 11 years with the organization, Helen was repeatedly recognized for her outstanding dedication and service. She was Volunteer of the Month in 1995, Manager of the Year in 1996, and Volunteer of the Year for Crime Prevention in 1998. "Helenka" will be remembered for her quick wit, compassion, generosity, and timeless sense of style. Her grace and elegance belied a ribald sense of humor. While our hearts are breaking from the loss of our precious mother, we are grateful for her love and her genetic legacy. We appreciate the exceptional and compassionate care Helenka received from the nursing and medical staffs at University Medical Center and the loving support of her companion, Dave Jarvie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National World War II Memorial fund, American Battle Monuments Commision, Washington D.C. The family plans a celebration of her life in Tucson on Sunday, November 12. Friends are invited to call Adair Funeral home for more information. A subsequent gathering will be held in Paris, Ontario on a date to be announced. - Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona) Saturday, November 4, 2000 on page 26.

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Helen Hardin

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01/31/2024

Helen Piovaty

This loose photo came with the book. I include it because the book has a damaged photo on the cover sheet. I am including the photo here because of the names written on the photo might be possibly help.

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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Kathy Pinna

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02/01/2024

Helen Piovaty

Photo of Helen included with her 2000 obituary in the Arizona Daily Star.

Date & Place: circa 2000 in Arizona United States

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Helen Hardin

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01/31/2024

I have a book by Marcia Davenport

Titled: TOO STRONG FOR FANTASY
I did some accounting work for Helen in 1994 I believe, and this book belonged to her. She shared it with me to read. I believe it had some historical value to her. Periodically, I have tried to locate a way to return it to her or her family. I am thankful that this program appeared a few days after that when I just googled her name again. She was such a kind lady. I would appreciate if you could help me to give this book its proper home.
Thank you,
Respectfully,
Helen Hardin

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