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WILLIAM HELMER Obituary

WILLIAM HELMER William J. Helmer, 78, passed away November 15, 2012 at his home. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico on January 5, 1934, and has been a resident of Barstow for 57 years. Bill worked for the Santa Fe Railroad as a fireman. He left that job and started in construction, then started his own business on May 1, 1961, as contractor and owner of William J. Helmer General Engineering. He was active with his company until his death. Surviving Bill are his wife of 55 years, Joyce; children, Keith and Kenneth; grandchildren, James, Jessica and Kayla; and great-granddaughters, Olivia and Kenidee. Services for Bill will be on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 750 Broadway. Visitation will be at noon, and the funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial will be by the family farm in Oklahoma. Arrangements provided by Mead Mortuary, 760-256-5671.

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Published by Desert Dispatch on Nov. 17, 2012.

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December 7, 2012

I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...HE WAS A GOOD MAN....MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL CINDY
VERNON TRUCK WASH

Karen Hutchinson Lowrey

December 6, 2012

Joyce, Keith,& Family....I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Bill as a sweet, wonderful man. My prayers go out to you, and your family.

Peggy Parrish

November 30, 2012

I remember back in the early to mid 60's Bill did some work for our family. He was so kind to the kids in the neighborhood giving us all numerous rides in the bucket of his tractor. We were all thrilled. He was such a kind man. Sorry for this families loss.

Frederick Swenson

November 23, 2012

I first met Bill at Huskys Restaurant, in the mid 70's and worked for him on several occations. He was A Wonderful Man, always with a smile on his face. He will be truely missed by many. Joyce, my Prayers go out to you and your Family.

Jackie Massimini

November 20, 2012

Condolences to the family of Bill Helmer. My husband worked with Bill at the railroad as well as seeing him and his family personally. He had a lot of respect for him. God bless you Bill and prayers for Joyce, the children and grandchildren.

LYDIA MCGUIRE

November 20, 2012

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME. GOD BLESS BILL, HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND HEAVEN IS LUCKY TO HAVE HIM...DRIVE ON.
SINCERLY,
REX AND LYDIA MCGUIRE

Karen and Jim Dodd

November 19, 2012

What an awesome man he was,and Barstow has lost a great man. My sympathy goes out to all his family

Lola Kirk

November 19, 2012

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Mr. Helmer. It was always a pleasure to speak with him as he always had a smile and kind words. May God Bless you.

Betty Joe

November 19, 2012

He was the best athis business & could always be trusted to never do anything that he wasn't sure would be safe. God got a smooth operator. Former Contel employee.

Kimberly Daggs

November 18, 2012

Will miss you terribly Uncle Bill. I am glad however that you are now at rest with no more suffering. Thoughts, love and prayers with the rest of the family...

November 18, 2012

Bill was an amazing man, he was work ethic was incredible. Loved to see his smile.

Kathy Kindler

November 18, 2012

It's been over 30 yrs. since I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Helmer down at Freddie Tanners Towing, he was such a hard worker and a real nice guy, with a great sense of humor, he will truly be missed, it's comforting to know that he is resting in peace now at the side of God.

Jessie &Marlana Saiz

November 17, 2012

God Bless the Hamler family in your time of need. Bill will be missed.

Veonica & Abran Saiz

November 17, 2012

Helmer Family we are so sorry for your loss we have many memoies with Bill he's a great man and will be missed. Saiz Family

MERL & BOBBIE LEE

November 17, 2012

KIETH AND FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.

November 17, 2012

Bill was a wonderful and most friendly man. he will be greatly missed. all my prayers are with the Helmer family.

Dave & Kim Weitzel-Spain

November 16, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Jason Mansfield

November 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Helmer Family. We will greatly miss Bill. He has been a mentor to our family and his guidance in the construction industry has been priceless to us.

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