William K. “Bill” Helms

KSCB News - November 17, 2011 12:00 am

William K. “Bill” Helms, age 77, died Wednesday evening, November 16, 2011 , at his Plains, Kansas , residence.

He was born August 22, 1934, at Redding, Ohio, the son of Robert and Catherine (Weaver) Helms. As a young boy he attended the Redding school system. After his schooling he began his career in construction living in several locations including South Dakota. In 2003 he moved to Plains where he has made his home.

He was a member of the Plains Christian Church. Bill enjoyed fishing, in particular for walleye, and spending time with his family and friends.

In 1964, he marred Marilyn Dianne Pierce at Springfield, Tennessee. She survives.

Other survivors include:

Two sons, Timothy Helms of Rapid City, South Dakota

Mark Vonholle of Jacksonville, Oregon

Four daughters, Tammy Burgdall of Cimarron, Kansas

Tina Andera of Cheyenne, Wyoming

Teresa Morgan of Roseville, California

Rita Jeffer of Hayward, California

Four brothers, Bob Helms of Florida

Dan Helms of Ohio

Paul Helms of South Carolina

Roger Helms of Kentucky

Two sisters, Janet Mayer of Michigan

Betty Honerlaw of Ohio

Eleven grandchildren One great-grandchild

He is preceded in death by his parents; a son William Kenneth “Kenny” Helms Jr.; a daughter, Kimberly Dianne Helms; one brother, Don Helms; and two sisters, Pauline Daniels and Violet Horton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, at the Plains Christian Church with Pastor Rich O’Tolle presiding. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas. Cremation will follow the funeral services.

The family would welcome memorials to the Plains Christian Church in care of the funeral home.

Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com

Kansas , residence.

He was born August 22, 1934 , at Redding , Ohio , the son of Robert and Catherine (Weaver) Helms. As a young boy he attended the Redding school system. After his schooling he began his career in construction living in several locations including South Dakota . In 2003 he moved to Plains where he has made his home.

He was a member of the Plains Christian Church. Bill enjoyed fishing, in particular for walleye, and spending time with his family and friends.

In 1964, he marred Marilyn Dianne Pierce at Springfield , Tennessee . She survives.

Other survivors include:

Two sons, Timothy Helms of Rapid City, South Dakota

Mark Vonholle of Jacksonville, Oregon

Four daughters, Tammy Burgdall of Cimarron, Kansas

Tina Andera of Cheyenne, Wyoming

Teresa Morgan of Roseville, California

Rita Jeffer of Hayward, California

Four brothers, Bob Helms of Florida

Dan Helms of Ohio

Paul Helms of South Carolina

Roger Helms of Kentucky

Two sisters, Janet Mayer of Michigan

Betty Honerlaw of Ohio

Eleven grandchildren One great-grandchild

He is preceded in death by his parents; a son William Kenneth “Kenny” Helms Jr.; a daughter, Kimberly Dianne Helms; one brother, Don Helms; and two sisters, Pauline Daniels and Violet Horton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, at the Plains Christian Church with Pastor Rich O’Tolle presiding. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas. Cremation will follow the funeral services.

The family would welcome memorials to the Plains Christian Church in care of the funeral home.

Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com

Rapid City , South Dakota

Mark Vonholle of Jacksonville , Oregon

Four daughters, Tammy Burgdall of Cimarron, Kansas

Tina Andera of Cheyenne, Wyoming

Teresa Morgan of Roseville, California

Rita Jeffer of Hayward, California

Four brothers, Bob Helms of Florida

Dan Helms of Ohio

Paul Helms of South Carolina

Roger Helms of Kentucky

Two sisters, Janet Mayer of Michigan

Betty Honerlaw of Ohio

Eleven grandchildren One great-grandchild

He is preceded in death by his parents; a son William Kenneth “Kenny” Helms Jr.; a daughter, Kimberly Dianne Helms; one brother, Don Helms; and two sisters, Pauline Daniels and Violet Horton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, at the Plains Christian Church with Pastor Rich O’Tolle presiding. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas. Cremation will follow the funeral services.

The family would welcome memorials to the Plains Christian Church in care of the funeral home.

Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com

Cheyenne , Wyoming

Teresa Morgan of Roseville, California

Rita Jeffer of Hayward, California

Four brothers, Bob Helms of Florida

Dan Helms of Ohio

Paul Helms of South Carolina

Roger Helms of Kentucky

Two sisters, Janet Mayer of Michigan

Betty Honerlaw of Ohio

Eleven grandchildren One great-grandchild

He is preceded in death by his parents; a son William Kenneth “Kenny” Helms Jr.; a daughter, Kimberly Dianne Helms; one brother, Don Helms; and two sisters, Pauline Daniels and Violet Horton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011, at the Plains Christian Church with Pastor Rich O’Tolle presiding. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas. Cremation will follow the funeral services.

The family would welcome memorials to the Plains Christian Church in care of the funeral home.

Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com

Roseville , California

Rita Jeffer of Hayward, California

Four brothers, Bob Helms of Florida

Dan Helms of Ohio

Paul Helms of South Carolina

Roger Helms of Kentucky

Two sisters, Janet Mayer of Michigan

Betty Honerlaw of Ohio

Eleven grandchildren One great-grandchild

He is preceded in death by his parents; a son William Kenneth “Kenny” Helms Jr.; a daughter, Kimberly Dianne Helms; one brother, Don Helms; and two sisters, Pauline Daniels and Violet Horton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011 , at the Plains Christian Church with Pastor Rich O’Tolle presiding. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m . at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas . Cremation will follow the funeral services.

The family would welcome memorials to the Plains Christian Church in care of the funeral home.

Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com

 
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