Helen M. Burns
November 18, 2012
Helen Marie Deal Burns passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on November 18, 2012.
Born in Collins, IA, on May 22, 1926, to Harold and Mabel (Kelderhouse) Deal, Helen married J.E. (Jerry) Burns in 1946. She retired after 25 years of service with Hiland Potato Chip Company. She enjoyed senior bus trips, crafts, and bingo. Her passion was her family, and she loved shopping for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Helen is survived by her children, Judy Burns, Dennis (Jan) Burns, Michael Burns, and Theresa (Bob) Gathercole; grandchildren, Garrett Keeling, Iman (Kellie) Burns-Khan (Khalid Khan), Jennifer Burns, Jeff (Jessica) Gathercole, Lisa Gathercole, and Heather (Cory) Ohorilko; seven great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Jerry; daughter, Bette (Don) Keeling; grandson, Robert Keeling; and special friend, Bill Parker.
Helen was a very special lady to all who knew her; and her sense of humor, wit, and positive attitude will be greatly missed.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 24, 2012, at Easton Place United Methodist Church, 2412 Easton Blvd. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery.
For those desiring, memorials may be directed to Easton Place United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Eileen Hofer Hamre
11/24/2012
Helen was my Collins school classmate, neighbor, and friend. I live in Minnesota and was last with Helen at the Collins allumni reunion. My prayers and many friendly thoughts are with you.
Sheryl Ramage (Short)
11/24/2012
Hey Burn's family!!!!! I'm so sorry!! I also lost my mom this year. I'm so Sorry for your loss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would love to talk to you again Teresa!!!! Had such a crush on you Mike...I was 6 or 7 years...go figure?? Your mom was a gem!!! I would love to hear from either of you... either of you or you can email or call 303.519.0640. I hope you all are ok with this...I know it's really hard!! Your mom was awesome, dad too!!!!!!!!!!!
Norm & Opal Current
11/21/2012
Denny: We extend our sympathy to you and the Burns family.
Gary & Julie Thovson
11/20/2012
Mike and family, sorry to hear the news of your mother. We know of your great loss. Things will get better with time, cherish all your memories with your mother.
Larry Young
11/20/2012
Denny and family so sorry for your loss. Enjoyed seeing your mom from time to time at Quick Trip. Not sure she understood who I was but always visited for a minutes anyway. May God's peace be with you all.