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Imogene Doris Helems © Trout Funeral Home 01-2017 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
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Imogene Doris Helems, resident of Ponca City, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at the age of 90 years.
Imogene was born May 20, 1926 in Cushing, OK, the daughter of Buell W. Walker and Lillie Ellen Walker. In the early 1930’s her family relocated to Ponca City. During WWII Imogene worked in the Ponca City Conoco Refinery. Her photo working at the refinery is displayed at the Conoco Museum. She was a hometown girl and a strikingly beautiful woman who won the heart of the only man she ever loved out of a host of many suitors. In 1946 she married the love of her life, Don Helems. They made a home together in Ponca City for 66 years.
Imogene was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was an accomplished seamstress making many of her young children's clothes. She enjoyed crocheting and made baby blankets for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Imogene and Don loved to travel and in retirement spent months every year at Broken Bow Lake with their 31 Camping Group. She loved to have family home for the holidays and made many memorable meals.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Helems and wife Becky of Ponca City, daughter, Donna Helems of Ponca City, grandchildren, Tiffany Helems of Lewisville, TX, Todd Helems and wife Jessica of Houston, TX, Steve Thompson of Arlington, VA, Ben Thompson and wife Tina of Grapevine, TX, Corinne Ravello and husband, Gustavo of Edmond; great-grandchildren, Zara and Sophia Thompson of Grapevine, TX, Matteo Ravello of Edmond, sister, Patsy Odum of Ponca City, and bother, Jim Walker of Ponca City.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sister, Jeanetta Cron, brother, JC Walker and husband, Don Helems. Friends and family may pay their respects at Trout Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 2, 2017 from 5 pm- 8 pm and Thursday February 3, from 8 am- 8pm.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2017, at Woodlands Christian Church with Rev. Loma Sullivan presiding. Interment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ponca City. Following interment family and friends are invited to come to the home at 1928 Cedar for coffee and dessert.
Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601.
Donald Elden Helems © Trout Funeral Home 08-2012 Submitted by: Jo Aguirre
© Trout Funeral Home
Donald Elden Helems, resident of Ponca City, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012 at Ponca City Medical Center. He was 88 years of age.
Don was born June 3, 1924 in Cherryvale, KS, the son of James Edward Helems and Hester Alice Helems. In 1934, his family relocated to Ponca City where he spent the remainder of his childhood. When Don was 18, he enlisted with the US Army Air Force and was deployed for 3 years in the CBI China-Burma-India Theater during WWII. Upon honorable discharge after the war, Don moved back to Ponca City where he married Imogene Doris Walker. For 35 years, he worked at the Conoco refinery, retiring in 1982.
Over the years, Don had many hobbies and interests. He owned and raised thoroughbred race horses for many years. After retirement, Don and Imogene spent several weeks each year, camping and fishing. He also enjoyed gardening, raising chickens, and playing cards with his friends. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends and playing with his great-grandchildren, Zara and Sophia Thompson.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Imogene of the home, son Jerry Helems and wife Becky of Ponca City, daughter Donna Helems of Plano, TX, grandchildren Tiffany Helems of Lewisville, TX, Todd Helems of Houston, TX, Steve Thompson and wife Skirma of Tulsa, Ben Thompson and wife Tina of Grapevine, TX, Corinne Thompson of Oklahoma City; great-grandchildren Zara and Sophia Thompson of Grapevine, TX; brothers Eddie Helems and wife Letha of Chouteau, OK, Ronald Helems and wife Madeline of Ponca City, Garland Helems of Ponca City.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
A service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 30, at Woodlands Christian Church with the Rev. Paul Krueger presiding. Interment will follow at IOOF Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Todd Helems, Ben Thompson, Steve Thompson, Ronnie Helems, Kevin Helems and Anthony Helems. Honorary pallbearers are his brothers Eddie Helems, Ronald Helems and Garland Helems.
Memorial contributions can be made in his honor with the Woodlands Christian Church Youth and Activity Center, 1400 E. Hartford, Ponca City, OK 74604
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