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Helen Irene Richardson Brooks

Birth	:	9 May 1918 Polk City, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Feb 2012 Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
Burial	:	Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7349200, -92.4321400
Plot	:	Row E lot 11 space 4
Description	:	Helen I. Brooks, age 93, formerly of Brooklyn, Iowa, died February 13, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, Iowa with Mr. Dennis Smith officiating. Inurnment will be at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. In honor of her lifetime career of teaching and spiritual beliefs, memorials will be given to Madison Church of Christ and Citizens Scholarship Fund of the BGM Community School District. Helen is survived by her son Dennis (Marcia) Brooks, one brother Merle (Lucille) Richardson, 8 grandchildren Michelle (Bob) Wilke, Mark O'Halloran, Mike (Jennifer) O'Halloran, Rodney... Read More	Helen I. Brooks, age 93, formerly of Brooklyn, Iowa, died February 13, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, Iowa with Mr. Dennis Smith officiating. Inurnment will be at the Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery. In honor of her lifetime career of teaching and spiritual beliefs, memorials will be given to Madison Church of Christ and Citizens Scholarship Fund of the BGM Community School District. Helen is survived by her son Dennis (Marcia) Brooks, one brother Merle (Lucille) Richardson, 8 grandchildren Michelle (Bob) Wilke, Mark O'Halloran, Mike (Jennifer) O'Halloran, Rodney Robey, Daniel Robey, David Robey, Lisa Brooks and Heather (Jason) Miller, 9 great grandchildren Wesley, Justin, Nicholas, Kelle, Brian, Nikki, Lauren, Aaron and T.J. and many nieces and nephews who have been so supportive and faithful. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughters Vivian (Charles) Molner and Karen (John) Robey, three brothers, two sisters and two sister in-laws. Helen Irene Richardson was born May 9, 1918 in Polk City, Iowa, the daughter of Major Ira and Hazel Maude (Law) Richardson. She attended schools in Rutland and Stacyville before moving to Davis County in 1929, where she graduated from the Troy High Schools in 1936. She attended Parsons College in Fairfield and taught in the White Elm Country School before moving to Brooklyn in 1952. Helen married Elsworth Franklin Brooks on April 16, 1938. She enjoyed several years as a homemaker for her family. They were the parents of three children Vivian, Karen and Dennis. In 1955 Helen answered the call to teach at Madison #6. All of the children were in school and she could return to what became a lifelong career and love of teaching. This career in education was very rewarding for her. During this time she returned to continue her education and graduated from the University of Iowa in June, 1964. She was an early recipient of the Charles Martin award in 1977. She also taught 28 years in the BGM school system where she retired in 1983. Accomplishments that she made in the elementary program were being instrumental in the introduction of physical education, penmanship and departmentalizing for the middle grades. She felt this allowed the teacher to practice in their area of interest and prepared the students for an easier transition to junior High classes. Helen met many people during her term as Adult Basic Educator at Diamond Life Care Facility in Montezuma and General Education Development (GED) in Grinnell and Brooklyn for Iowa Valley Community College of Marshalltown. In 1998 she received the A+ Excellence in Education award from KCRG-TV. She retired the last time from IVCCD in December 2001. Helen was not only a dedicated teacher for her students, but assisted many of her co-educators in benefits, professional problems, challenges, and frustrations. Helen was a member of the Madison Church of Christ where she served as Superintendent of the Junior Bible School Hour, Daily Vacation Bible School Leader and High School Bible class teacher for several years. She was a member and served as an officer for the Columbian club, Delta Kappa Gamma, Iowa State Educational Association, National Education Association and the Poweshiek Retired School Personnel Association which she served as president from 2003-2004. She also served as a member of the GRMC Home Health Advisory Board. Of all the many awards and recognitions, the contacts she received from former students were the most cherished and rewarding to Helen throughout her years of retirement. In July 2007 she moved to Red Bluff, CA to be closer to family and most recently to Las Vegas, NV

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Where is Helen Irene Richardson Brooks's memorial?
Helen Irene Richardson Brooks's memorial is located at: Brooklyn Memorial Cemetery, Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, USA.
When did Helen Irene Richardson Brooks death?
Helen Irene Richardson Brooks death on 13 Feb 2012 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Helen Irene Richardson Brooks's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7349200
Longitude: -92.4321400

Family Members:

Parent

Major Ira Richardson

(1891 - 1976)

Hazel Maud Law Richardson

(1894 - 1969)

Spouse

Elsworth Franklin Brooks

(1917 - 1993)

Siblings

Merle Arthur Richardson

(1923 - 2020)

Maxine Marie Richardson Meredith

(1925 - 1986)

Children

Karen Jean Brooks Robey

(1945 - 1999)

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