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George Moore Helm, 77, passed away September 26, after a brave battle with cancer. George was born January 17, 1931 in Hammond, IN to Lester Moore Helm and Nellie Margaret Collar. He graduated from George Rogers Clark High School and also took business courses at Indiana University. George served in the U.S. Navy from 1949 - 1952, serving on the USS Consolation during the Korean War. On October 4, 1952, George married Evelyn Ann Latiak at the First Church of Christ in Whiting, IN. He retired from a career as a contractor and estimator. George and his family moved to Colorado Springs in 1997. He was affiliated with the American Legion, VFW, Hammond Jaycees, Ecumenical Social Ministries and Hammond Service Club Bowling League. George is survived by son, Barry (Jodianne Madl) Helm of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Phoenix (Nelson) Helm Simpson of Cedar Crest, NM; son, Brett (Sandra) Helm of Washington, DC; grandchildren: Brittany and Isaiah Simpson; goddaughters: Katie Crompton, of Rancho Cucamonga, TX and Jordyn and Brittany Jenkins of North Carolina; brother, Robert (Alice) Helm of East Chicago; sister, Verna Smith of Whiting; brother, Richard (Cathy) Helm of Naples, FL; sister, Judith Magdiasz Waugh, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; brothers-in-law: Walter Peterson of Dyer, Al Kras of Highland and John Latiak of Whiting; and sister-in-law, Jeannette Potasnik Roth of Torrington, CT. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Ridge United Methodist Church, 8607 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321. Memorial donations may be made to First Steps Spirituality Center, 313 N. Tejon Street, Ste 18, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
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Bob Shelton, A Village Pharmacy
October 19, 2008
Dear Evelyn, I am very sorry for your loss. George was a great guy and I always enjoyed seeing him and having a good laugh. I hope all of your wonderful memories together will give you comfort.
Tracy Burbich
October 16, 2008
Evelyn and family,
I am so saddened by George's passing. My thoughts have always been with you, I pray now for your strength to comfort you in this time of sorrow. God must have needed a good guy in the garden, he got one!
John Augustine
October 8, 2008
George and I were the best of pals while growing up. Both Northsiders and Irving School attendees. He was a very special friend and person. My and Eleanors condolences to Evelyn and the family.
Margaret Augustine
October 6, 2008
To The Helm Family: I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I am John Augustine's younger sister and grew up with the younger Helm siblings. I always remember George as being friendly and kind and one of my brother's closest friends. Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers.
Robert Cash
October 6, 2008
Dear George Helm's family, was so glad to see George at the Powder Horn reunion for the 50th anniversary of our class at Clark. We were close friends in Irving School before, and he was such a good and likeable person. He was loved and he loved others.
Richard Waugh
October 5, 2008
Aunt Evelyn and Family,
My heart and prayers are with you. I learned so much from him over the years. I will love him and miss him always.
The Waugh family: Richard, Nina, Judy, Andy, Erin, Jane, Kim and Gary will cherish the memory of your visit to Vancouver and Edmonton a few years ago.
Julie/Wachovia Securities
October 2, 2008
Evelyn,
I am truly sorry to hear about George's passing. Keep his memory alive in your hearts! You are in my prayers.........
Lisa Misch
October 2, 2008
Evelyn:
So sorry to read about George's passing. I live in Florida now and read The Times every day only to see the bad news. Know my prayers are with you. Best regards,
Lisa Misch
(From the Eichhorn firm)
October 1, 2008
On behalf of the Memorial Health System Foundation Board of Directors and Staff, I would like to express our sincere condolences to the Helm family, upon George’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hope you find comfort during this difficult time of loss.
Sincerely,
Patricia Peterson
President and CEO
Kimberly Duttlinger
September 30, 2008
Aunt Evelyn and Family,
Uncle George was truly a special person and family man. We will miss him greatly and will always remember the generosity of his spirit and his kindness toward everyone that he came into contact with. Our love to you and your family and we will see you in November. All our love, Kim Jerry, Rebecca and Michael
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