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Helen L. Claeys
February 22, 1933 ~ November 8, 2017 (age 84) 84 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Maurus & Julie Chapman
on November 13, 2017 7:40 AM
Message from Carolyne Franklin
November 11, 2017 4:02 PM
Helen and I met at Deere & Co. when I started working there in 1966. We spent coffee break time and lunch time together there for all those years. Since we have both been retired we
have met for lunch and shared what was happening in our lives on the phone and through
email and texts. She was always a good listener and offered her thoughts and prayers when I
needed them and would flash that beautiful smile of hers when I would tell her about my happy times. I will miss her terribly. My heart goes out to all her family at this sad time. God bless them. Carolyne Franklin
have met for lunch and shared what was happening in our lives on the phone and through
email and texts. She was always a good listener and offered her thoughts and prayers when I
needed them and would flash that beautiful smile of hers when I would tell her about my happy times. I will miss her terribly. My heart goes out to all her family at this sad time. God bless them. Carolyne Franklin
Message from Loretta Havener
November 10, 2017 9:31 PM
Helen was a wonderful, kind, loving and great friend. She will be sadly missed. Working with her was a joy. Her friendship was treasured. May she rest in the loving arms of our Lord.
A candle was lit by Loretta Havener and Debbie England
on November 10, 2017 9:26 PM
Message from Georgieanna Suppes
November 10, 2017 7:58 PM
So sad to hear about Helen, she was one of a kind and it was obvious she loved all of her family, I’ll be thinking of all of you.🙏
A candle was lit by Jon & Renee Hamer
on November 10, 2017 5:44 PM
Message from Friends of Trinity
November 10, 2017 4:41 PM
On behalf of Friends of Trinity, our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Helen. We were so blessed to get to know her during her time as a member and on our Board. We cannot thank you enough for sharing her wonderful smile and personality with us. She was a wonderful President, volunteer, and friend who will be greatly missed.
A candle was lit by Denise Park
on November 10, 2017 3:24 PM
Message from Mary Paxson
November 10, 2017 12:45 PM
I met Helen in 1951 when we both worked in the export department of Deere & Co. I was there only a year and didn't know that she made quite a career of it and advanced in the company. She was an asset in her life and the business world.
A candle was lit by Kim Bealer
on November 10, 2017 12:16 PM
A candle was lit by Don and Sharon Young
on November 10, 2017 11:00 AM
Message from Don and Sharon Young - West Des Moines, IA
November 10, 2017 10:59 AM
Our sympathy and love go out to the family of Helen Claeys in her recent passing. Helen was a dear, long-time friend and a lovely Christian person. She always signed her notes and cards with "love and prayers." We met in the 60's when we were both working for John Deere. We have kept in touch all these years. Helen had been to West Des Moines several times to visit Don and I. We are so sad at her passing, but the memories we have created over the years will stay with us. Don and Sharon Young - West Des Moines, IA
Message from kerry lester
November 10, 2017 5:56 AM
Helen will be dearly missed I loved our talks at sweet peas when she would come in she would always talk about her family, she thought the world of all of you. She was a real sweet lady I think of her often. All my sympathy for her family . We at sweet peas will miss her, all my love and may your memories see you through this time.
A candle was lit by kerry lester
on November 10, 2017 5:49 AM
A candle was lit by Arlene and Al DeSplinter
on November 9, 2017 8:15 PM
A candle was lit by Allan & Kathy Coppejans family
on November 9, 2017 6:41 PM
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on November 9, 2017
With our deepest and heartfelt condolences Jason, Nickole Mapes and Family
A candle was lit by David & Bonnie VanDeVelde
on November 9, 2017 5:01 PM
A candle was lit by Jeff and Annette Morosko
on November 9, 2017 4:38 PM
A candle was lit by Kelly (King) Liedtke
on November 9, 2017 3:29 PM
A candle was lit by Chuck and Judy Kibler
on November 9, 2017 2:54 PM
A candle was lit by Ron and Bonnie Obrecht
on November 9, 2017 2:32 PM
A candle was lit by Marcia Fleming
on November 9, 2017 2:07 PM
A candle was lit by Jason, Nickole, Ryne, Taelyne, Elyse, and Zak Mapes
on November 9, 2017 12:47 PM
A candle was lit by Mike & Linda Minnaert
on November 9, 2017 10:01 AM
A candle was lit by Jason, Nicole, Kolten & Avery Burton
on November 9, 2017 9:26 AM
A candle was lit by Bernie and Judy Edwards
on November 9, 2017 8:26 AM
A candle was lit by Marty and Cindy McNeil Family
on November 9, 2017 8:00 AM
A candle was lit by Juli Hamer
on November 9, 2017 7:57 AM
A candle was lit by Brenda Gilbraith
on November 9, 2017 7:43 AM
A candle was lit by Dick & Mary Ghys
on November 8, 2017 10:55 PM
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