Helen W. Koester, 88, of Laurel, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, Delaware. She was born on February 26, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late George and Helen Koch. Helen was a retired elementary school teacher in Laurel. She later enjoyed being a volunteer at school,reading to the children, and serving as a Sunday School Teacher. She was a member of Messiah's Vineyard in Laurel. She is survived by her husband of twenty two years, Douglas O. Koester; a daughter and son in law, Patricia and Olman Gutierrez, a daughter and son in law; Judith and Don Miller,a son and daughter in law, Richard and Barbara Webster,a son and daughter in law, William and Mary Webster, and a daughter and son in law, Barbara and John Bowden; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Bateman. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Short Funeral Home, 13 East Grove Street in Delmar. The Reverend Carl Vincent will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Alzheimers Association/Eastern Shore Chapter, 213 West Main Street, Suite 205, Salisbury, MD 21801. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com