It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Helen Perrin Farnlund on September 29, 2007 in Mancos, Colorado. She passed away at home, of natural causes, at the age of 95.

Helen was hired as a decorator in the early days of Hagen-Renaker. Maxine Renaker designed the first few figurines that launched Hagen-Renaker Miniatures. But when she saw Helen’s talent, she said that she knew that these were the designs she wanted. She was always very proud that she encouraged Helen to be a designer. And Helen was the first in a group of talented artists who worked for Hagen-Renaker who were encouraged by Maxine.

Laurrie Perrin, Helen’s daughter, called to give the news and to say that Helen had still been working on pieces at the time of her death. So, Helen has worked for this company, on payroll and free-lance for over 60 years. We are so grateful for her talent, her kindness, and friendship over the years. She is survived by her daughter, Laurrie, and her grandchildren, April and Damien.

Pictured are(left to right): Tom Masterson, Maureen Love, and Helen Perrin (circa 1957).