Helen Jean (McMillin) Coleman, age 84, of Gravity, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 4, 2013, at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center, in Bedford, Iowa. At her request, no services will be held. Ritchie Funeral Home, Bedford, Iowa, is in charge of the internment. Memorials can be directed to the Gravity Fire Department. Memories may be shared at: www.ritchiefuneralhome.com.
Helen was born on September 27, 1928, in rural Bedford to Gene Edward and Alma Beatrice (Lee) McMillin. The oldest of 10 children, Helen would tell you she spent most of her time growing up "taking care of kids" and dreaming of becoming an aviator! After graduating from Bedford High School in 1946, she moved to Maryville, MO, where she waitressed while dating Bill Coleman.
After a short courtship filled with trips to the Candy Kitchen, Hopkins and Maryville, Helen married Bill on December 31, 1948, in Grant City, MO, and they began farming on "the ranch" in rural Hopkins. In 1955, their one son, Kevin, was born, and in the spring of 1958 they moved north of Gravity to start the family farm. Helen enjoyed raising chickens and bottle calves. After moving into Gravity in 1970, she would still make frequent trips to the farm on her motorcycle or moped to do chores or visit Kevin's family.
Affectionately referred to as "The Boss" by her family, Helen enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, traveling, going to the Starlight with Bill, and spending time with family.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Norman, Marvin, and Ronald; sisters Flo Marie and Mary; and brothers-in-law John Million and Roy McGraw.
She is survived by her son, Kevin and daughter-in-law Cindy, Gravity, IA; her grandchildren Deeanna Coleman, Earlham, IA, Denise Coleman (Levi Hensley), Bedford, IA, Kristin (Brian) Sheffield, Earlham, IA and Kile Coleman, Gravity, IA; her great-grandchildren Andrew, Jerod, and Tara Leporte, Brett and Ben Hill and Kody Coleman, Landon and Cale Sheffield, and Kase Coleman; brother Paul (Jo) McMillin, Council Bluffs, IA; sisters Wilma McGraw, Essex, IA, and Linda (Tom) Anderson, Essex, IA; sisters-in-law Anna May McMillin, and Kathy Supinger, Betty (Ron) Hardee of Belton, MO; Bedford, IA; Doris Coleman, Maryville, MO, and Mary Brand, Ravenwood, MO; brothers-in-law Russ (Vivian) Coleman, Grant City, MO; and Raymond Morrison of Maryville, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
Helen was a strong woman who would do anything for her family.
Her memory will be cherished by all.
Published per Ritchie Funeral Home website
Helen was born on September 27, 1928, in rural Bedford to Gene Edward and Alma Beatrice (Lee) McMillin. The oldest of 10 children, Helen would tell you she spent most of her time growing up "taking care of kids" and dreaming of becoming an aviator! After graduating from Bedford High School in 1946, she moved to Maryville, MO, where she waitressed while dating Bill Coleman.
After a short courtship filled with trips to the Candy Kitchen, Hopkins and Maryville, Helen married Bill on December 31, 1948, in Grant City, MO, and they began farming on "the ranch" in rural Hopkins. In 1955, their one son, Kevin, was born, and in the spring of 1958 they moved north of Gravity to start the family farm. Helen enjoyed raising chickens and bottle calves. After moving into Gravity in 1970, she would still make frequent trips to the farm on her motorcycle or moped to do chores or visit Kevin's family.
Affectionately referred to as "The Boss" by her family, Helen enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, traveling, going to the Starlight with Bill, and spending time with family.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Norman, Marvin, and Ronald; sisters Flo Marie and Mary; and brothers-in-law John Million and Roy McGraw.
She is survived by her son, Kevin and daughter-in-law Cindy, Gravity, IA; her grandchildren Deeanna Coleman, Earlham, IA, Denise Coleman (Levi Hensley), Bedford, IA, Kristin (Brian) Sheffield, Earlham, IA and Kile Coleman, Gravity, IA; her great-grandchildren Andrew, Jerod, and Tara Leporte, Brett and Ben Hill and Kody Coleman, Landon and Cale Sheffield, and Kase Coleman; brother Paul (Jo) McMillin, Council Bluffs, IA; sisters Wilma McGraw, Essex, IA, and Linda (Tom) Anderson, Essex, IA; sisters-in-law Anna May McMillin, and Kathy Supinger, Betty (Ron) Hardee of Belton, MO; Bedford, IA; Doris Coleman, Maryville, MO, and Mary Brand, Ravenwood, MO; brothers-in-law Russ (Vivian) Coleman, Grant City, MO; and Raymond Morrison of Maryville, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
Helen was a strong woman who would do anything for her family.
Her memory will be cherished by all.
Published per Ritchie Funeral Home website
Helen Jean (McMillin) Coleman, age 84, of Gravity, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 4, 2013, at the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center, in Bedford, Iowa. At her request, no services will be held. Ritchie Funeral Home, Bedford, Iowa, is in charge of the internment. Memorials can be directed to the Gravity Fire Department. Memories may be shared at: www.ritchiefuneralhome.com.
Helen was born on September 27, 1928, in rural Bedford to Gene Edward and Alma Beatrice (Lee) McMillin. The oldest of 10 children, Helen would tell you she spent most of her time growing up "taking care of kids" and dreaming of becoming an aviator! After graduating from Bedford High School in 1946, she moved to Maryville, MO, where she waitressed while dating Bill Coleman.
After a short courtship filled with trips to the Candy Kitchen, Hopkins and Maryville, Helen married Bill on December 31, 1948, in Grant City, MO, and they began farming on "the ranch" in rural Hopkins. In 1955, their one son, Kevin, was born, and in the spring of 1958 they moved north of Gravity to start the family farm. Helen enjoyed raising chickens and bottle calves. After moving into Gravity in 1970, she would still make frequent trips to the farm on her motorcycle or moped to do chores or visit Kevin's family.
Affectionately referred to as "The Boss" by her family, Helen enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, traveling, going to the Starlight with Bill, and spending time with family.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Norman, Marvin, and Ronald; sisters Flo Marie and Mary; and brothers-in-law John Million and Roy McGraw.
She is survived by her son, Kevin and daughter-in-law Cindy, Gravity, IA; her grandchildren Deeanna Coleman, Earlham, IA, Denise Coleman (Levi Hensley), Bedford, IA, Kristin (Brian) Sheffield, Earlham, IA and Kile Coleman, Gravity, IA; her great-grandchildren Andrew, Jerod, and Tara Leporte, Brett and Ben Hill and Kody Coleman, Landon and Cale Sheffield, and Kase Coleman; brother Paul (Jo) McMillin, Council Bluffs, IA; sisters Wilma McGraw, Essex, IA, and Linda (Tom) Anderson, Essex, IA; sisters-in-law Anna May McMillin, and Kathy Supinger, Betty (Ron) Hardee of Belton, MO; Bedford, IA; Doris Coleman, Maryville, MO, and Mary Brand, Ravenwood, MO; brothers-in-law Russ (Vivian) Coleman, Grant City, MO; and Raymond Morrison of Maryville, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
Helen was a strong woman who would do anything for her family.
Her memory will be cherished by all.
Published per Ritchie Funeral Home website
Helen was born on September 27, 1928, in rural Bedford to Gene Edward and Alma Beatrice (Lee) McMillin. The oldest of 10 children, Helen would tell you she spent most of her time growing up "taking care of kids" and dreaming of becoming an aviator! After graduating from Bedford High School in 1946, she moved to Maryville, MO, where she waitressed while dating Bill Coleman.
After a short courtship filled with trips to the Candy Kitchen, Hopkins and Maryville, Helen married Bill on December 31, 1948, in Grant City, MO, and they began farming on "the ranch" in rural Hopkins. In 1955, their one son, Kevin, was born, and in the spring of 1958 they moved north of Gravity to start the family farm. Helen enjoyed raising chickens and bottle calves. After moving into Gravity in 1970, she would still make frequent trips to the farm on her motorcycle or moped to do chores or visit Kevin's family.
Affectionately referred to as "The Boss" by her family, Helen enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, traveling, going to the Starlight with Bill, and spending time with family.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Norman, Marvin, and Ronald; sisters Flo Marie and Mary; and brothers-in-law John Million and Roy McGraw.
She is survived by her son, Kevin and daughter-in-law Cindy, Gravity, IA; her grandchildren Deeanna Coleman, Earlham, IA, Denise Coleman (Levi Hensley), Bedford, IA, Kristin (Brian) Sheffield, Earlham, IA and Kile Coleman, Gravity, IA; her great-grandchildren Andrew, Jerod, and Tara Leporte, Brett and Ben Hill and Kody Coleman, Landon and Cale Sheffield, and Kase Coleman; brother Paul (Jo) McMillin, Council Bluffs, IA; sisters Wilma McGraw, Essex, IA, and Linda (Tom) Anderson, Essex, IA; sisters-in-law Anna May McMillin, and Kathy Supinger, Betty (Ron) Hardee of Belton, MO; Bedford, IA; Doris Coleman, Maryville, MO, and Mary Brand, Ravenwood, MO; brothers-in-law Russ (Vivian) Coleman, Grant City, MO; and Raymond Morrison of Maryville, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
Helen was a strong woman who would do anything for her family.
Her memory will be cherished by all.
Published per Ritchie Funeral Home website
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