Helen Scheets' Obituary
Helen Louise Scheets, daughter of Loren Leslie and Flossie Alene Tracy Scheets, was born February 18, 1948, in Lebanon, Missouri. She departed this life Thursday, March 12, 2009, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of sixty-one years, and twenty-four days. Her brother, Doyle Scheets, preceded her in death. Helen is survived by her daughter, Dana K. Kiley, and her husband, Tony, of Overland Park, Kansas; a grandson, Tanner Neath; her parents, Loren and Alene Scheets, of Lebanon, Missouri; two brothers, Wayne Scheets, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Lynn D. Scheets, of Dressler, Nebraska; a sister, Brenda Burns, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was born in Lebanon, Missouri and was raised in Iowa. She then moved with her family to Kansas City, Kansas, where she was a graduate of Wyandotte High School in the Class of 1966. After working for the Hallmark Company for a time, she became a school bus driver for special needs students within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. She continued in this position for fifteen years and also was a devoted mother and homemaker. She retired and moved back to Lebanon in 2001. In her spare time she enjoyed arranging flowers, drawing, reading, and doing genealogical studies. She liked eating and enjoyed dining out and fixing meals at home. She also had a great fondness for cats. She was a very giving person who was always doing things for others. She loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed her grandson. Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and all that she accomplished and will treasure the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends. Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday March 16, 2009 at the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Lebanon. Burial will be in the McBride Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday evening 4-5:30 pm under the direction of the Holman-Howe Funeral Home Lebanon, Missouri. Return to top
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