Helen D. Jones
November 29, 2015
Helen Darlene Jones, 82, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 29, 2015, at a hospice house in Des Moines.
Helen was born June 4, 1933, in Corydon, Iowa, to Roy and Mary (Barnett) Kuhnhenn. She had worked for the State of Iowa for the Insurance Division as a receptionist while also devoting her time to her family and creating a loving home. She enjoyed playing cards and reading. Helen volunteered for many organizations that were very important to her. She was a past member of the Red Hat Society and loved spending time with her friends at the Norwoodville and Southside Senior Centers.
She is survived by her children, Melonie Carstensen (Alan), Michael Jones, and Leann Miller (Dale), six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and several sisters of her heart. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, brother, Dean, and her daughter-in-law, Kim.
Visitation with family present will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 2nd at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3rd, also at Hamilton’s. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Helen.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pastor Ralph & Julie Cole Sr.
12/02/2015
We enjoyed Sister Helen while she attended Easton Baptist Church. I am blessed to have been here Pastor. I think she was a jewel of a lady. Our church will continue praying for your family. May the LORD richly bless you folks and give comfort at this time.
Ann Victor
12/01/2015
My deepest sympathies to Helen's family. I volunteered with Helen year round for the Planned Parenthood book sale. She was such a nice lady; I always enjoyed
visiting with her. We shared some recipes too. My family loves her chocolate Kahlua cake. I'll think of her whenever I prepare it.
She will be missed by her Bookworks friends.
Alan Harder
12/01/2015
A quality lady that had the patience to deal with our phones as the primary number at the Insurance Division. She will be missed. You have my sympathies!
Shirley Reiste
12/01/2015
It was my privilege to have worked with Helen for a number of years when I first hired on to the Iowa Insurance Division. I continue to miss her as of this date. Helen was an individual of quality and substance and a truly remarkable person. My deepest concolences to all her family.
Marilyn Merrell
11/30/2015
Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow,
but remember me in every tomorrow.
Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,
I've only gone to rest a little while.
Although my leaving causes pain and grief,
my going has eased my hurt and given me relief.
So dry your eyes and remember me
not as I am now, but as I use to be.
Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile,
Understand, in your hearts, I've only gone to rest a little while.
As long as I have the love of each of you,
I can live my life in the hearts of all of you. (Joey Beighley)
Debbie Do
11/30/2015
Mel, Cookie, Mikey, You are all in my prayers. I love you all so much. You have people in your life that you loose track of and go years without contact but the moment you do, it is like time never stopped. You all are those people for me. I cherish our memories and cherish that our parents were best friends. I can't wait until Jesus comes and we can see them all together again.
Susan Pundzak
11/30/2015
Helen was such a warm and welcoming presence in my life when I joined her group of Red Hats. I know you'll miss her immensely. Prayers to all of you!
Wendy Koons
11/30/2015
Sending lots of Love and prayers! You are all in my heart!
Jane Bourgeois
11/30/2015
Dave and I are praying for your family. Our sympathies.