Diane Aleta Helmers, 69, of Ames, IA passed away May 2, 2022 at Israel Family Hospice in Ames. Graveside services will be Saturday May 7, 2022 at 11am at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Diane was born on September 26, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to Don and Donna (Lem) Boudinot. She married Robert Helmers on April 12, 1980 and he was by her side when she transitioned. She most recently worked supporting Bob's business, in every role from vice president all the way down to mail clerk. Many might remember Diane's tales from when she was younger and worked at the psych ward in Iowa City.
Diane loved animals, reading, and her marshmallow peeps, especially the chocolate covered ones. Diane had a lot of love for her family and never hesitated to put others before herself.
She is survived by husband, Bob of Ames; a daughter, Kimberly (Ryan) Standard of Boulder, CO; her son, Michael (fiancée Ty Elliott) of Ames; a granddaughter, Maddie; the family's very loved dog Callie, her step-mother Margie Boudinot of California, her brother, Doug Boudinot of Oregon and her half-sister, Wendy Godfrey of Califronia.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents and half-sister, Donna Rae Boudinot, and Paul, Jean, Brian and BJ Lem, who were all so important to her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Israel Family Hospice House.
Adams Funeral Home in Ames is entrusted with arrangements
Diane was born on September 26, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to Don and Donna (Lem) Boudinot. She married Robert Helmers on April 12, 1980 and he was by her side when she transitioned. She most recently worked supporting Bob's business, in every role from vice president all the way down to mail clerk. Many might remember Diane's tales from when she was younger and worked at the psych ward in Iowa City.
Diane loved animals, reading, and her marshmallow peeps, especially the chocolate covered ones. Diane had a lot of love for her family and never hesitated to put others before herself.
She is survived by husband, Bob of Ames; a daughter, Kimberly (Ryan) Standard of Boulder, CO; her son, Michael (fiancée Ty Elliott) of Ames; a granddaughter, Maddie; the family's very loved dog Callie, her step-mother Margie Boudinot of California, her brother, Doug Boudinot of Oregon and her half-sister, Wendy Godfrey of Califronia.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents and half-sister, Donna Rae Boudinot, and Paul, Jean, Brian and BJ Lem, who were all so important to her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Israel Family Hospice House.
Adams Funeral Home in Ames is entrusted with arrangements
Diane Aleta Helmers, 69, of Ames, IA passed away May 2, 2022 at Israel Family Hospice in Ames. Graveside services will be Saturday May 7, 2022 at 11am at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Diane was born on September 26, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to Don and Donna (Lem) Boudinot. She married Robert Helmers on April 12, 1980 and he was by her side when she transitioned. She most recently worked supporting Bob's business, in every role from vice president all the way down to mail clerk. Many might remember Diane's tales from when she was younger and worked at the psych ward in Iowa City.
Diane loved animals, reading, and her marshmallow peeps, especially the chocolate covered ones. Diane had a lot of love for her family and never hesitated to put others before herself.
She is survived by husband, Bob of Ames; a daughter, Kimberly (Ryan) Standard of Boulder, CO; her son, Michael (fiancée Ty Elliott) of Ames; a granddaughter, Maddie; the family's very loved dog Callie, her step-mother Margie Boudinot of California, her brother, Doug Boudinot of Oregon and her half-sister, Wendy Godfrey of Califronia.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents and half-sister, Donna Rae Boudinot, and Paul, Jean, Brian and BJ Lem, who were all so important to her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Israel Family Hospice House.
Adams Funeral Home in Ames is entrusted with arrangements
Diane was born on September 26, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to Don and Donna (Lem) Boudinot. She married Robert Helmers on April 12, 1980 and he was by her side when she transitioned. She most recently worked supporting Bob's business, in every role from vice president all the way down to mail clerk. Many might remember Diane's tales from when she was younger and worked at the psych ward in Iowa City.
Diane loved animals, reading, and her marshmallow peeps, especially the chocolate covered ones. Diane had a lot of love for her family and never hesitated to put others before herself.
She is survived by husband, Bob of Ames; a daughter, Kimberly (Ryan) Standard of Boulder, CO; her son, Michael (fiancée Ty Elliott) of Ames; a granddaughter, Maddie; the family's very loved dog Callie, her step-mother Margie Boudinot of California, her brother, Doug Boudinot of Oregon and her half-sister, Wendy Godfrey of Califronia.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents and half-sister, Donna Rae Boudinot, and Paul, Jean, Brian and BJ Lem, who were all so important to her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Israel Family Hospice House.
Adams Funeral Home in Ames is entrusted with arrangements
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