WILLIAM D. HELENBROOK
WILLIAM D. HELENBROOK
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WILLIAM HELENBROOK Obituary
August 16, 2011
William D. Helenbrook, 85, of Fort Myers, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 while under the care of Hope Hospice. He was born August 1, 1926 in Buffalo, NY where he lived most of his life before retiring to Florida. He proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army.
Left to cherish his memory is his children: Barbara (Ken) Maynard, Daniel Helenbrook (Tina), David Helenbrook (Debby) and William Helenbrook (Sandra); his fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna in 2000 and his daughter, Linda Nadler in 1997.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 19, 2011 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with private burial to follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends will be received from 6-8 PM on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice of Lee County, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be made at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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August 19, 2011
Heard many stories about Billy over the years from my Grandmother Gen (Howard's wife). So sorry for your loss, he was a great man.
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Claudia Watts
August 18, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
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August 17, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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