Hal Helms

Hal Helms, or Harold, Sonny, Harry, Uncle Sonny, Uncle Harry, Dad or Grandpa,
78, passed away on February 25, 2016, at Kavanagh on 56th Street in Des Moines. He was born July 26, 1937, in Lamont, IA to Margaret and Albert Helms.

Hal was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a talented woodworker who loved refinishing furniture, even when it didn’t need it. Hal enjoyed fishing and creating wine cork art.

Hal is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Norma; daughter, Teri (Jim) DeGonia; sons, Tony (Claudia) Helms and Troy Helms; grandchildren, Jorge and Arturo Helms; as well as three siblings, Michael Helms of Hillsdale, KS; sisters Lorraine Sheeley of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Alene (James) Feldhacker of Waterloo, NE; and many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dodie Streeter.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be held at St. Albert Cemetery in Lamont, IA at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of your choice in loving memory of Hal.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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