Holland, Michigan
Elaine F. (Holwerda) Helmus, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Elaine and her late husband, Sidney, were faithful followers of Jesus. They served the Christian Reformed Church in Honduras for about 15 years and hosted work teams and supported missionaries...
Read MoreMy husband and I stayed with your parents in Honduras. She had her granddaughter with her. We had soup that I had brought, for dinner. We played games and had a nice time together. Elaine was my mom`s friend. Betty Diemer,.
Mike and Mary Wisneski
July 28, 2025 | Friend
Both Elaine and Sid were such gracious people. As part of the missionary family in Honduras, they served with joy, humor and generosity. Elaine was such a hospitable hostess. She (and Sid too) blessed so many. Together they were such a gift to the missionaries in Honduras.
Teresa Renkema
July 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. The gang is all back together
Jim Olthoff
July 21, 2025
A life well lived, in service to our Lord and Savior. I first met Sid and Elaine as patients, but friendship and respect followed. Sid and Elaine encouraged me to get involved in the medical mission in Honduras. This involvement was significant in my life, and I thank them for it. Elaine was the gracious hostess whenever we visited Honduras. Her gentle smile and her words of wisdom and her dependence on scripture showed us the depth of her Christian faith. She will be missed by so...
Jack Dekkinga, MD
July 19, 2025 | Friend
