Harvard Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of David Helmer
David George Helmer, 72, a retired Norfolk Southern Executive and longtime resident of Roanoke, Va., passed suddenly on February 21, 2015, while traveling to attend a wrestling match in Raleigh, N.C. David is survived by his wife, Grace; daughter, Delta; son, Chris; and three grandchildren, Maddie, Jessica and Alex. He is also survived by his sisters, Dorothy and Willa Jean; and his two beloved cats, Pistol and Pete. David was born in Watonga, Okla., on March 5, 1942. He graduated from...
