Helen M. Eggen
January 25, 2012
Helen Eggen, 74, passed away January 25, 2012, at Altoona Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where she had resided for the last 13 years.
Helen was born February 19, 1937, in Des Moines, to Charles and DeLaine (Holton) Zaver. She was a graduate from East High School. Helen retired from Edward Jones where she worked as a Branch Office Administrator for over 20 years. She loved traveling for her job, and took full advantage to enjoy all the places she visited.
Helen is survived by her son, John David (Becky) Eggen; daughter, Trina Marie (Bill) Buchholtz; sister, Marilyn Matzke; and granddaughter, Kacie Alexandra Eggen. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service Saturday, at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Glendale Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in loving memory of Helen.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
melinda Dye
01/30/2012
I was so sorry to hear of Helen's death. I was a traveling Boa with her at Edward Jones. She was a wonderful woman and loved life! I was priviledged to have her as a co-worker and a friend.
fayette butler
01/30/2012
trina and family
Sorry to read about the passing of your mother. My prayers go out to you and your family
Erin McGrane
01/28/2012
Trina and family --
I'm so sorry to hear of Helen's passing; I have many fond memories of her. My thoughts are with you now and in the days to come. Peace, Erin
David
01/28/2012
Dear Trina, Bill, John, Becky, Casey, & Marilyn
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. Helen & I never really ever had any differences we have always been the best of friends. She was more than a friend. She was my confidant the woman I could always go to for advice & yes she gave it, whether I wanted to take it or not. Because bottom line is, I took & always respected it. Helen & I had a long talk one morning, & she totally opened up to me & told me how she felt about her MS. After that I truly knew I could confide in her no matter what was going on in my life. I have called her crying in the middle of the night & told her of a tragic death of my cousin She gave me words of comfort & would not get off the phone until she knew I was going to be ok. Then when she was there through the whole time when my dad passed away. She would call me to make sure I was ok. You just don't find a person like that everyday. She told me the last time I saw her, she said "David, don't grieve for me, I will be fine & yes I will tell your Dad hello from all of you left back here on earth"!
Helen you go & rest your time down here is fulfilled. Go & take your place on the right hand of God, & we will all be joining you someday. You are more than a friend to me, you were an idol & an icon to me!
Love, your other son, David
Jim Yancey
01/27/2012
Trina,
Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your mother. Seeing her picture reminded me of the great hospitality she showed to me in Marshfield, Wisconsin the summer of 1984. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this time.
Marsha Grandstaff
01/27/2012
Truly sorry to hear of Helen's passing. She was an awesome lady who will be missed by many. It was an honor to have her as a client in the salon over the last five years...she had many stories to share while she sat waiting under the dryer. She'd get so tickled while reminiscing...still brings a smile to my face remembering those times. May your sorrow also be eased by your fond memories of her.
sandra brauch
01/27/2012
in your life time you meet someone who will always be in your heart forever. i got to know helen when she came to our facility, she has changed my life so much, she was so courageous, caring ,loving, and yes stubborn when she know she was right. to say that it was a pleasure to have known her is a understatement. she will be greatly missed each and every day, for many of us at the facility. helen i will remember our talks, tears, secrets, for the rest of my life. go in peace, i will always love you.
sandy
Kirk and Carol Nelson
01/27/2012
JD, Trina and families,
Please accept our heartful sympathy on the passing of your mother. Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Thinking of you
Kirk and Carol Nelson
Robin Galbraith Barnes
01/27/2012
Trina, sorry to hear about your mom. My sympathy goes out to you and your family. I've always held on to the memories of spending the night at your house those many times, and how welcoming your mom always was to me. Thinking of you, Robin
Karleen and Bob Remington
01/27/2012
We will be remembering Helen and all of you as you say goodbye tomorrow during the services. We treasure our last visit with her during the holidays. The weather was warm enough that we could sit outside in the sun and talk. She always enjoyed catching up on Marshfield news.
Love,
Karleen and Bob
Karleen Remington
01/27/2012
Trina---Would you share your address, please? Kay Reigel would like to send you a card. I'm at remington@tznet.com.
Karleen