Helen L. (King) Stevens
November 09, 2015
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Helen L. (King) Stevens passed away peacefully in Altoona, Iowa on November 9, 2015 at the age of 85.
Helen was born to the late Lloyd and Nellie King. She married her sweetheart, Dale Stevens in 1947. The couple lived in Newton, Iowa where Helen enjoyed working at the bank and junior high school as well as having her own gift shop prior to helping her husband establish Dale D. Stevens Homebuilders, Inc.
Helen is survived by her children; Kevin (Paula) Stevens of Robins, Iowa, Kurtis (Lindy) Stevens of Valrico, Florida, and Kimberly (Blaine) Kussatz of Runnells, Iowa. She is also survived by four cherished grandchildren: Christopher Stevens, David Stevens, Katlyn Stevens, and Nikolle Kussatz. Additionally, Helen is survived by two sisters, Shirley Ross of Tucson, Arizona and Joyce Bowen of Centerville, Iowa.
Helen was preceded in death by Dale, her beloved husband of 48 years, her parents, Lloyd and Nellie King, brother, Bobby King, and sisters, Carol Spurgeon and Geraldine King.
Helen enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, and most importantly, volunteering her time to help others. Through her faith in Jesus Christ, she was an inspiration to everyone she met and she strived to live each day with a joyous and thankful heart, always encouraging others.
A celebration of life open house will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2015 from 2 pm to 5 pm at 431 NE 72nd Street, Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
Memorials may be sent to the Jasper County Historical Museum.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
shane morris
11/25/2015
kevin, kurt, and kim my parents just told me of your mother passing . sorry to hear the news. you all are considered part of my church family which still stands as a big piece of my life. God's speed to your mother, a special prayer goes out to you and your families.
Ken and Barb Wisgerhof
11/13/2015
Dear Stevens family, please accept our condolences in the death of your mother. She was a good friend and business partner. God bless.
Dean and Betty Ward
11/12/2015
Shocked and sorry to read about
your mother's death...we have
the most wonderful memories of'
living across the street from her
and watching you 3 precious kids
grow up to be such fine young
people. Special LOVE to you all.
Suzanne Shawver
11/12/2015
Kevin, Kurt, and Kim I am sooo very sorry to see this about Helen! Such good memories I have of her and your dad..my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Please let me know if I can do anything.