One of the biggest thrills of my childhood was getting to spend the week, in the big city, at the Vince & Pat Helmer's. The music of the ice cream truck was a new and thrilling sound for a little country girl. All of my cousins went racing into the house. I was close behind but,sadly, I knew I had no money for ice cream. One by one, they lined up and Aunt Pat pulled a coin out of her purse for each. Then she beckoned me over with such a sweet smile and said, "Here is your coin for ice cream, Julia". I will never forget her beautiful face her lovely hands and her loving embrace. I wouldn't trade the feeling she gave me for a million dollars. I love you Aunt Pat, Julie

There could be no one as sweet and gentle and kind as my Aunt Pat. She was an angel on earth so she should be in good compnay in heaven! Love and peace to all my dear cousins, Julie

Dear Hellmer Family, If you ever wondered about the value of a big family....you surely must know now that God knows how much we need one another. To loose both Chris and your mom must have elements of disbelief and of great blessing. Know that my prayers are with you all. Love to all. Barb Leek

To all our Helmer cousins. Our love and heartfelt condolences for your loss. Aunt Pat was such a beautiful and loving person - We know how much she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

We are so sorry for your loss of a love one,wth heart felt sympathy,Cheryl and Merle

Some of you may not believe that the youngest of 11 Georges daughter has much to say..... after all, I was at the end of the line for many things. I will make this short,. because it is. HOWEVER I have memories, just as all you "old hides" do. :] Aunt Pat was such a beauty to me. I was little, skinny, and kinda tom boyish. I remember going to her house, played outside alot in the backyard. with all the big kids. the beauty of this? is when I went inside to find her. she would ALWAYS get me a nice cold drink, and a snack when everyone else was to busy. gave me some kind words, then I was back out the door. one of my memories that stand so tall? In the few minutes it took this to happen? I remember.... how pretty her hair was, and how nice she smelled. what a beautiful woman, and she would always touch my shoulder when she spoke to me.I knew she had time for me. I ran out the side door with a grin. Thanks aunt pat, and thank all you other "old hides" for sharing her!!!! I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Babth's

Joanne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. The children have placed your mom and sister in their prayer garden in the classroom. You are in our prayers.

May comfort, peace and healing find you all.

Rachel DeWald purchased flowers (Living Spirit Dishgarden)

Dearest Susan (Fay) and Family, We are so deeply sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you all. You remain in our prayers. The DeWald Family Ed, Rachel, Dominic, Gianna & Joseph

Mary Poinsette purchased flowers (Medium Dish Garden)

Dear Helmer Family, We are so sorry for your loss of Aunt Pat and Cousin Chris. They were wonderful people to know and will be missed....Much Love, Mary and Jerry

To Jim and Family, Iam so sorry for your loss. Your Mom is at peace now. May God Bless all of you.

We are sorry for the loss of Aunt Pat. She was an exceptionally sweet and loving person and we loved her with all of our hearts. We will miss her warm and caring ways and her beautiful. light up the room, smile. Our sincere condolences to her entire family.

To Jim and Family, I am sorry about the loss of your Mom. Heaven has gained another Angel. I hope that the Lord finds all of you comfort.

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers, Much Love, Mary and Jerry

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Helmer Family. God bless

To the Helmer Family May God find you all comfort during this difficult time.

Dave Peterson purchased flowers (Loving Light Dishgarden)

To the family and friends of Patricia and Christine Helmer we send our deepest sympathies Our Condolences Your friends from Dell

carole smith made a donation to Our Lady of Grace Monestary

Lester Holland made a donation to Our Lady of Grace Monestary

Katie and Bob Adkins made a donation to Our Lady of Grace Monestary

To the Helmer family and to my friend Jim Helmer and his wife Lisa. Bob and I are very sorry about your loss. We wish nothing more but to ask God to be with you each passing day as you grieve for both your sister and your mother. They must have been special people because you are very special. God Bless you.