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Wanda Bolt Helms © Alva Review-Courier 06-21-2017 Submitted by: Glenn
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Wanda (Bolt) Helms of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on June 8, 2017 at age 85. Wanda was a beloved mom, grandma and great grandma. She was a strong believer in God, an avid bargain shopper at the mall, and a close friend to many.
Wanda is survived by two sons, Fred Helms (Nancy) from Pampa, Texas and Roger Helms (Daria) from Scottsdale, Arizona, and a daughter Kristi Wilson (Jim) from Salida, Colorado; grandkids, Kacy Wilson, Dillon Helms, Raimi Kaan (Josian), Kelii Williams (Todd), Carson Helms, Quincy Helms, Addison Helms, Raquel Velasquez (Johnny), and Jenny White; and great grandkids Remy, Kyler, Kadan, Kaleigh and Alyssa.
Wanda was preceded in death by her ex-husband Fred Helms, her sister Ada Reavis, and her parents Elmer and Opal Bolt.
Wanda was born in Oklahoma City but lived in Meeker, Oklahoma. Her family also lived in Alabama and California as well as other places in Oklahoma. Wanda's family eventually ended up back in Meeker, Oklahoma, where Wanda attended Meeker High School and met Fred Helms. Wanda and Fred were married in 1952 and made their home in Meeker for two years. Fred began working for Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, so they moved to Shawnee where they lived for ten years, Edmond for three years, and finally Alva. Wanda lived in Alva for 12 years and worked at Alva State Bank from 1975-1985. She then moved to Stillwater and became the House Mom for Sigma Chi Fraternity, where her son Roger was a member at OSU. In 1992 Wanda moved to Scottsdale, Arizona to help take care of Roger's and Darla's son Carson. She also helped Roger with the bookkeeping as he started his new business, HelmsBriscoe.
Wanda enjoyed the warm climate of Scottsdale, made many friends in her neighborhood as well as many friends in her Bible study at the Presbyterian Church. Her best friends were still in Alva, however. She visited them often, or they would come to Scottsdale to visit her. Family, however, was the most important thing to Wanda, and she loved being around all of her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Many summer vacations and holidays were spent together with loads of fun, laughter, teasing and games of all kinds.
Wanda's remains will be buried in the Alva Cemetery. A ceremony will be held at a later date.
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