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HELENA BELNAP Obituary
Born Oct. 12, 1908, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Rasmus Marius and Emily Sophia (Johnson) Danielsen, and the last of nine children, Helena was raised in Council Bluffs and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School, Boyles Business College, Weber College in Ogden, Utah, and Brigham Young University.
After attending BYU, she worked as a secretary to the president of Weber College, and then during World War II, she was the secretary to the commanding officer of the Ogden Army Depot. She married Ralph Belnap after he returned from the war on Dec. 10, 1945, in Utah; he preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 1996.
After living in Wyoming for 10 years, they moved in 1958 to DeKalb, where her husband was a professor in the Education Department at Northern Illinois University.
She was extremely active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings during the years, such as Stake Relief Society president in two different states and Northern States Mission Young Women's President. Her greatest joy as she aged was being a temple worker in the Chicago LDS Temple.
It seemed as though everyone Helena met became a special friend.
The family would like to thank DeKalb County Hospice for the wonderful care they gave to Helena during her final weeks of life.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and eight brothers and sisters and their spouses.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 675 Fox Ave., Sycamore. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Anderson Funeral Home. Interment will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Council Bluffs, Iowa, beside her loving husband.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Helena Marie Belnap Memorial Fund for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sycamore, in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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Memories and Condolences
for HELENA BELNAP
Patricia Peterson
June 15, 2011
Helena was the nicest, kindest and loving person I have ever met and is my personal hero. I will miss our weekly chats, but I know that she is happy to be with her parents, siblings and spouse once more.
Margaret Johnson
June 14, 2011
Helena was such an inspiration to our YMCA swim class these past years. Her smile and kisses were so great.
Margaret Johnson, it was fun to celebrate all her birthdays.
Tracy Coyle
June 14, 2011
Thank you Helena for all the Love.
Ellen Niewold Lundberg
June 14, 2011
My Mom, Geri Niewold, & I first met Helena over 50 years ago & were immediately drawn into the glowing cirle of love that Helena radiated. She truly is a shining crown jewel.
Ellen Niewold Lundberg & family
Gordon L. Belnap
June 13, 2011
I was sad to hear that Helen has gone home, but glad she has joined Ralph. I am certain they are having a very happy reunion.
Helen was so pleasant and kind. She made my children just love her.
Sharon and I send out love to her family.
She will certainly be missed.
I have many fond memoires of Helen.
Sharon and Gordon Belnap
June 13, 2011
We are so proud to have known you and Ralph, and to be members of your family, We will always remember you as a very caring and loving person,
Love
Henning and Vibeke
in Denmark
Kim and Mark Aug
June 12, 2011
Dear Sister Belnap,
Your love brightened our days, and the sweet memories of you will be cherished forever. We loved your sweet hugs and kind words. Thanks for being beautiful you. You will be missed.
Silene Walters
June 11, 2011
Truly one of the Lord"s angels has returned to him. Will miss her hugs and kisses.
Marnel Wedeman
June 11, 2011
Helena, you always had a kind & loving way about you. I am a better person for having known you. I Love you,I will miss you & keep you in my prayers
Cindy Faivre
June 10, 2011
Your kindness always made me feel special. You had a way of bring a smile to eveyones face. You will always live in my heart.
Jessica Myroth-Erlandson
June 10, 2011
I love you Helena, and will never forget the love you gave to all, but especially to me and my children. May your family find peace in your wonderful memory. Love Jessica and family
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