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James Helf Obituary

HELF James H. Helf, age 91, passed away at Mount Carmel East Hospital on Friday, November 16, 2012. He was born in Columbus on April 20, 1921 to the late H. Elmore and Katherine Helf. As a young man James proudly served his country in WWII and was shot down over Germany ultimately becoming a Prisoner of War. James retired as CEO of Franklin Art Glass Studios, in German Village. He was also a Past President and Fellow of the Stained Glass Association of America. He is preceded in death by his wife Anna, son Phillip, sister Kay Miller. He is survived by his son, Gary (Ann); granddaughter, Andrea (Jordan) Reid; step grandson, Rob (Carrie) Beyer; step great grandchildren, Sam and Annabelle; nephews, John and Tom, daughter-in-law, Bonnie Ramsey; nieces, Marilyn Fisher and Patricia Craig and companion, Ruth Youngquist. Family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2102 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd. (Beecher Rd.), Gahanna. A memorial service will be held immediately following the calling hours at 2 p.m. Reverend John M. Kauffman officiating. Contributions in James' memory may be made to the USO, PO Box 96322, Washington DC, 20090-6322, www.uso.org or The American Red Cross, PO Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340-2018, www.redcross.org. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for James Helf

8 Entries

Rick & Lori Burger

November 21, 2012

To My dearest family, some things I'd like to say…
But first of all, to let you know, that I've arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there are no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon, and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, “I welcome you.”

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you… in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life is o'er,
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too…
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night… “My day was not in vain.”
And now I'm contented… that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go… from that body to be free,
remember you're not going… you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author) Copyright 1998

Doreen Gosha

November 21, 2012

Dear Franklin Art Glass Family
The Instructors, students and staff of The Martin Janis 50+ Center extend our sincere condolences to your family. For over 30 years our staff and students have had the pleasure of knowing the Helf family. We shall keep you in our prayers.

November 19, 2012

We were sorry to learn of Jim's death. Our prayers and thoughts are with Gary, Ann, and Andrea.
Paul and Mary Feldmeier

Diane & Ron White

November 18, 2012

Dear Gary,Ann, Ruth and family, so sorry to see Jim's passing in the Dispatch. We will certainly miss his visits in the golf cart down to visit us. He was a very special friend who will be missed a bunch. Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you all.

Julie Hope

November 17, 2012

P.E.O. Chapter X sisters will always remember our boat rides on Buckeye lake with Captain Jim. We will miss you Jim.

connie jenkins

November 17, 2012

We will miss you. Rest in peace.

A recent window using glass from Franklin Art Glass.

Amy Hipple

November 17, 2012

So sorry to hear of Mr. Helf's passing, but I will always remember him as the man who started my career as an artist in stained glass when he hired me to work as the counter clerk at Franklin Art Glass over thirty years ago.

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