04/08/2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of devoted Palm Beach County 4-H volunteer and Florida 4-H Hall of Fame member Helen Adler. Helen began her journey as a 4-H’er at the age of 10 and became a 4-H leader after she graduated high school. Upon moving to Florida, she became a Palm Beach County 4-H volunteer and faithfully served families and communities, specifically leading the Helpful Hearts club, for 61 years until her retirement in 2022.
On behalf of the 4-H team, we look back fondly at our memories with Helen. She was genuine, intentional, had a great sense of humor, and believed in the future of young people.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/west-palm-beach-fl/helen-adler-12816030
🍀 In Memory of Helen Frances Adler 🍀
Helen and her twin sister Rose joined 4-H in New York when they were 10 years old. Helen became a 4-H leader after graduating high school and after moving to Florida she started a 4-H club in 1961 with the neighborhood children. All of her own children and grandchildren were in her club.
In 2002, Helen was inducted into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of inductees. She continued her club, the Helpful Hearts, until 2022. She recognized the power of 4-H to shape a youth's future, sharing as part of her Hall of Fame induction, "In this program we are teaching life skills. Our kids get a chance to explore. They find their interests and their skills. Many of them end up going into careers from things they started while in 4-H.”
During her 61 years of service, Helen taught thousands of children how to sew, cook, garden, woodworking, flower arranging and many more life skills. For many, she was their surrogate mom.
Even after “retiring” as a 4-H volunteer in 2022 she would make it a point to grab lunch with the 4-H staff annually. “She cared about us as humans, instead of just 4-H professionals,” shared 4-H agent Daniel Gonzalez.
Services will be held this Thursday and Friday: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/west-palm-beach-fl/helen-adler-12816030
🍀 Her family requests if you would like to show your support of Helen’s love and involvement in 4-H, please wear green to her services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Palm Beach County 4-H Association, 559 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 or online at ufgive.to/PalmBeach4H.
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