Helen Crank

Helen M. Crank, 81, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center. Helen was the daughter of Harry and Pauline Stanfield and was born in Des Moines, Iowa. She lived all of her life in Des Moines, residing in the same home for sixty years.
Beginning in 1980, Helen was able to defeat four different primary cancers, an accomplishment of which she was very proud. Family wishes to thank Dr. R. Shreck and his staff for their care during the past 23 years. Their knowledge, kindness and positive attitude gave mom the courage to continue.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Des Moines, for over 60 years.
Left to lovingly cherish her memory are her daughters, Judy (Bob) Oliver, Diana Crank and Christine (Terry) Eblen; grandsons, Eric Gillaspy, Austin Elder and step grandson, Robert (Brenda) Oliver, Jr.; two step-grandchildren, Grace and Robie Oliver; and sister, Louise Weissinger. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, G. Edward Crank.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2008, with family present from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Susan G. Koman Cancer Foundation or the Amanda the Panda.

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