Daughter to Tully Dickey Helfer and Carolyn Ione Van Patten. Youngest of five children. Sister to William Van Patten Helfer. Born in Burbank, California and grew up in “The Valley.” Original Valley Girl. Family known for training animals in “Beverly Hillbillies”, “Petticoat Junction”, “Green Acres”, and numerous other TV shows and movies. Dian grew up …
