Ken-Helfman-Obituary

Ken Helfman

Dallas, Texas

1937 - 2024

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DIED
January 13, 2023
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Dallas, Texas

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Ken Helfman passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on December 13, 1937. Ken married Carolyn Sallinger and they had three children: Theresa, Daniel and Kory. In 1964, he opened Ken's Man's Shop in Garland Texas, specializing in...

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My Sincere Condolences to the family. I `am So Sorry for the loss of your love One. May you find Comfort in your Beautiful heart and treasured every memory that holds a special place in Your love ones heart, may God give You the strength to endure this difficult Time, and continue to bless your love ones. Genesis 2:7; 3:19).

Dear Jerri, Kory & Family, I have such wonderful memories of coming to your store for the annual "Ladies Christmas Party with Joanie Lane. We had so much fun and enjoyed the lovely food, champagne and friendships over the years. Holding you close in my heart and prayers. May your wonderful memories bring you comfort. Love, A. J. Norman

When I started working with papa Ken, I immediately loved him, he made me feel at home like one of his kids and for that I´m greatful. He didn´t know me but he took a fatherless child and made her feeI loved. I will never forget every time I put his to bed, he will always say Eve one more thing and that one more thing was I love you. He ask me to tell him stories about my country because I am from west Africa Liberia and he immediately said oh it´s that little country on the west coast...

One of my favorite pictures of my father is with Ken in his shop. Kent and Ken - two great friends and gentlemen. Ken was a great man - a true gentleman and an amazing person. At 54 years old now, I still fondly remember the many times we were in the Garland shop while dad was fitted for another suit, searching for the wooden hand that would move around between each visit. My brother and I called it "Thing". Ken will be missed, yet his impeccable style and influence will never fade at...

Sending heartfelt condolences to Ken´s entire family and circle of friends he imprinted with his love, unique sense of humor, and remarkable memories. He epitomized a life well lived though the family he created, the many loyal friends he made, and the career he built that was admired by so many. Live on in a beautiful and tranquil peace, Ken.

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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Ken is a man who will be truly missed.

A true Legend in the Men's apparel industry has left us. He will be greatly missed. Steve

I have many fond memories of Ken. Especially his great sense of humor and his love of his family. Sending love your way during this time of loss and sadness. May you find comfort in memories. Love, Rae