Helene Nelson
October 09, 2012
Helene Nelson, 94, died Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at the Taylor House in Des Moines. She was born March 3, 1918, in Des Moines to Carl and Hannah Berggren.
Helene graduated from East High School in 1936 and has always been a loyal Scarlet alumnus. She worked as a telephone operator until her retirement in 1979. Helene was a lifelong member of Union Park Baptist Church and loved her Lord. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, crafting and camping.
Helene is survived by her children, Susie (Stephen) Dullard and Paul (Lois) Nelson; daughter-in-law, Marlene Nelson; sister-in-law, Emily Berggren; and multiple grandchildren and other loving family members. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Maurice; son, Gary; three brothers, and one sister.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Union Park Baptist Church, 821 Arthur Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Union Park Baptist Church in loving memory of Helene.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kevin Nelson (EHS 71-HyVee)
10/16/2012
Paul & Lois,
Memories of those we love live in our hearts forever.
May you find comfort in remembering your mother.
You will see her reflection and hear her voice echo in the things she left behind - in memories that will touch you when you least expect them... In the stories she shared... the family traditioins she passed down... in the love that will keep her close to your heart forever.
With Sympathy at this sad time, Kevin Nelson.
Denny & Suzi Weber
10/09/2012
we are so sorry for your loss. But we know Helene is in a better place. Someday we will see our love ones. Prayers for the families....