Helen Spooner

Helen Spooner was born on April 08, 1933 to Frank J. and Stella Stangl in St. Louis, Missouri, having two brothers (Wally Stangl and Frank Stangl), who proceeded her in death. Helen grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, graduating from Laboure High School in 1951. She was adventurous in her youth, having traveled solo to Europe to witness her brother being ordained in Rome as a Roman Catholic priest. Helen went on to work at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical Company as an administrative assistant. This is where she met the love of her life, James Spooner; they married in June of 1957 and were never apart until James’ passing in 2023. Helen is survived by her two children, Carl Spooner and Rebecca Alcocer; her two granddaughters, Faith Padilla and Callie Orchard. 

Helen Spooner is remembered as a beautiful and vibrant mother, daughter, sister and wife. She was a mother figure to her nieces and nephews and even her children’s friends. Helen believed in accepting everyone as they are; she would listen with empathy and give thoughtful meaningful advice. She was a fierce advocator for those she loved, ensuring her family was safe and loved. Helen enjoyed working outdoors, having constructed beautiful flower beds and landscaping wherever she lived. Helen and James dabbled in building homes, having built three homes in their lifetime. 

Helen Spooner passed away, in her sleep, surrounded by family and pure love on January 01, 2025. We know our father, James, was there to greet her at the gates of heaven along with all of the loved ones who had gone before. 

“I don’t know where you went after left you body, but I know that light went somewhere. Yesterday, I imaged that you were the shimmer dancing on every wave touched by the sun. Tonight I will believe that your soul burst into a million stars now resting in the sky and all pain and suffering fizzled out into the black. I don’t know where you will be tomorrow but it will be magical.” Sara Rian