Helen Henderson
July 24, 1929 ~ January 7, 2018
Helen Henderson, 88, of Marion, died Sunday, January 7, 2018, following a sudden illness. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Phil Jorgenson. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Visitation also one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial: Oakland Cemetery, Manchester.
She is survived by five children: Jean (Dennis) Conrad of Manchester, Janet (Doc) Matthews of Cedar Rapids, Jayne Baum of Durham, North Carolina, Jeff (Lisa) Henderson of Cedar Rapids, and Jackie Henderson of Belle Plaine; grandchildren, Daniel Conrad, Samantha Conrad, Kim Rstom (Grant Ginter), Krissy Rstom, Chelsey Baum (Philip Genova), Josh Henderson (Dr. Jenni Yessa), and Lara Henderson (Sam Roecker); great-grandchildren, Dannika, Mazie, Alijah, and Tucker; 'adopted' daughter Denice Decker of Belle Plaine; and extended family and friends.
Helen Marie Woellert was born July 24, 1929, in Sands Springs, Iowa, to John and Cecilia (Gravel) Woellert. At 18 months she was adopted by William 'Bill' and Maude (Claus) Philipp of Manchester. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1947. On July 12, 1949, she married Alvin Henderson at the Little Brown Church.
She raised their five children in Manchester, and was Alvin's business partner at Henderson Grain Service. Helen was deeply involved in the church choir and altar guild at First Lutheran Church. Following Alvin's death in 1985, she eventually moved to Cedar Rapids where she worked at St. Jude School and became an active member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Helen enjoyed following the activities of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, embroidering, traveling, and was an avid conversationalist.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin; sisters, Leona Durey and Esther Stimson; and grandson, Nathaniel Henderson.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Helen's family.
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Thinking of all of you! I first met Helen when she was involved at St. Jude School and Ryan was very young. I loved talking to her! She was sharp, friendly, and very witty! Then I saw her often through the years at Ryan and Lara’s events. Always the proud mom and grandma!!!!
Thoughts and prayers,
Pat, Deb, Ryan, and Sarah Hagen
Dear Family,
We were saddened to learn of Helen’s passing. She was always friendly , cordial , and fun to talk to. She was a very likable person.
She did a great job of raising her family.
Our prayers are for all of you.
Mike and Sylvia Carr
Manchester, Iowa
Sorry to hear of Helen’s passing, while she lived in Manchester, she was a good client of ours at the Salon, we always enjoyed her and her laugh was contagious, glad we had the opportunity to know her , great lady
Sherilyn Cook
Sorry to hear of Helen’s passing, while she lived in Manchester, she was a good client of ours at the Salon, we always enjoyed her and her laugh was contagious, glad we had the opportunity to know her , great lady
Sherilyn Cook
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of Helen.
Our mother always spoke fondly of her cousin Helen.
May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories…
The Family of Alice (Claus) Arnold
Our sincerest of condolences to all Helen’s family and friends. She was always good to me and scolded Alvin whenever he picked on me!
–Brian “Stretch” and Jennifer McLane
Whenever I wasn’t needed, or I just got off of work, I always enjoyed walking around the Hy-Vee store (Collins Road) with Helen helping her find her groceries and talking about our lives. I wish I could have one more day just to walk and talk with her. She will be greatly missed. Comforting hugs to the family-Ben Dolphin