Helen Holdefer
January 23, 2022
Helen Holdefer, 99, passed away on January 23, 2022 at her home. She was born in Colfax, Iowa on October 22, 1922, the daughter of George and Gladys (Cordray) Lewis.
Helen is survived by her children; Howard Holdefer, Douglas (Barb) Holdefer, Georgia Pierce and Michael Holdefer; daughter-in-law, Nancy Holdefer; 11 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren, great great grandchildren; sister, Linda (Bob) Wilson; many nieces, nephews, loving relatives and many special friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Howard Holdefer; son, Ronald Holdefer; daughter-in-law, Marge Holdefer; son-in-law, Dwight Pierce and nine siblings.
A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 1:00 – 3:00pm at Hamilton’s Mitchellville Funeral Home, 303 Center Ave., Mitchellville, Iowa. Cremation will follow her visitation with burial in the spring next to her husband.
Memorial contributions may be directed to UnityPoint Hospice-Grinnell, 704 Industrial Ave., Suite 101, Grinnell, Iowa 50112 or Colfax Fire Department, 113 W. State Street, Colfax, Iowa 50054 in loving memory of Helen.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Denny & Judy Hill
01/29/2022
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was such a sweet lady and took such loving care of her family. She will be missed.
Joan Redding Olson
01/28/2022
Helen was such a sweet lady. I knew her from when she lived in Kellogg. Her and Harold were always welcoming to everyone they met. RIP sweet lady.