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Helen Lou Woods Westphal

Birth	:	29 Mar 1935 Adair County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Jan 2015 Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Anita, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4514008, -94.7528000
Description	:	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * http://rolandfuneralservice.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/2017554/Westphal-Helen/obituary.php In Memory of Helen Lou Westphal March 29, 1935 – January 4, 2015 Obituary for Helen Lou Westphal Helen Lou Woods Westphal was born March 29, 1935, to Helen (Tanner) and Lewis Woods at home in Adair County Iowa. She and her husband have lived in Johnston, for the past four years and were formerly of Wiota. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2015, at age 79. She received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 9. Helen... Read More	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * http://rolandfuneralservice.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/2017554/Westphal-Helen/obituary.php In Memory of Helen Lou Westphal March 29, 1935 – January 4, 2015 Obituary for Helen Lou Westphal Helen Lou Woods Westphal was born March 29, 1935, to Helen (Tanner) and Lewis Woods at home in Adair County Iowa. She and her husband have lived in Johnston, for the past four years and were formerly of Wiota. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2015, at age 79. She received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 9. Helen Lou attended Lincoln Township country school for eight years and graduated from Anita High School in 1953. She attended Creston Junior College for 2 years and then received her BA degree in Elementary Education and English from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA. Helen Lou married Arthur Westphal on August 7, 1955. The couple was married for 59 years. To this union two children were born, Brad and Leesa. Helen Lou’s biggest passion in life was living to please her Lord and Savior. Helen Lou also had a great love and devotion for working with children. She volunteered as a leader in various activities with her children, including scouts, 4-H and Bible Schools. Helen Lou taught school for 41 years, teaching grades kindergarten through third grade. She loved to teach children to read and took special pleasure in seeing children succeed. Helen Lou’s last 26 years of teaching were spent in Atlantic, Iowa. She enjoyed nature, crafts, cooking, camping and being with her grandchildren. In retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, Art. They were able to visit all 50 states. Helen Lou will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Art; son, Brad (Linda) Westphal; daughter, Leesa Lou (Terry) Boston; grandchildren all living in the Des Moines area, Derek (Rachelle) Boston, Dylan (Lindsay) Boston, Terra Lou Boston, Adam Westphal and Aaron Westphal; great grandson, Jayson Arthur Boston; brother, Richard (Judy) Woods of Cedar Rapids; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Marjorie Westphal, Marjorie Mattson, Larry (Liz) Westphal; along with nieces, nephews and close friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Helen Woods, brothers-in-law Gerald Westphal and Clare Mattson and mother and father-in-law Bertha and Frank Westphal. Visitation with the family present will be Wednesday, January 7, from 5-8 pm at Roland Funeral Home. The memorial service will be Thursday, January 8, at 11:00 am, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, IA with Mike Eells of the Atlantic Gospel Chapel, officiating. Cremains will be buried at a later date in a private ceremony in Anita, IA. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be paid/directed to International Gideon Bible, Willowbrook Bible Camp in Des Moines and Immanuel Mission in Arizona. Roland Funeral Service is caring for Helen's family and the arrangements. Condolences may be left at rolandfuneralservice.com. IN REMEMBRANCE OF Helen Lou Westphal BORN March 29, 1935 Adair County, Iowa ENTERED INTO REST Sunday, January 4, 2015 Johnston, Iowa At the age of 79 years, 9 months, 6 days MEMORIAL SERVICE 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 8, 2015 Roland Funeral Service, Atlantic, Iowa OFFICIATING Mike Eells Atlantic Gospel Chapel, Atlantic, Iowa PIANIST Janet Freeman MUSICAL SELECTIONS “My Savior I Love Thee, I Know Thou Art Mine” by the Congregation “Praise the Savior, Ye Who Know Him” by the Congregation “Because He Lives” sung by Julie Eells “Serenaded by Angels” recorded by Kirk Talley HONORARY BEARERS - GRANDCHILDREN Derek Boston Dylan Boston Terra Lou Boston Adam Westphal Aaron Westphal FLOWER COMMITTEE Steve & Linda Havens Lee & Jeanie Williams LUNCHEON Helen Lou’s family invites friends & relatives to join them in the fellowship hall of the Atlantic Gospel Chapel for lunch, immediately following the memorial service. MEMORIALS The family suggests that memorial contributions may be designated for The Gideons International, Willowbrook Bible Camp in Des Moines, Iowa and Immanuel Mission in Arizona. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * http://www.kjan.com/index.php/2015/01/helen-westphal-79-of-johnston-formerly-of-atlantic-svcs-pending/ HELEN LOU WESTPHAL, 79, of Johnston & formerly of Atlantic (Svcs. 1/8/15) OBITUARIES January 4th, 2015 by Ric Hanson HELEN LOU WESTPHAL, 79, of Johnston (& formerly of Atlantic), died Sun., Jan. 4th, at Mercy Hospice, in Johnston. Memorial services for HELEN WESTPHAL will be held 11-am Thu., Jan. 8th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. Visitation at the funeral home is from 5-to 8-pm, Wednesday. Online condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com. A Private Burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may designated to: Gideons International; Willowbrook Bible Camp in Des Moines; and Immanuel Mission, in Arizona. HELEN WESTPHAL is survived by: Her husband – Art Westphal. Her son – Brad (Linda) Westphal. Her daughter- Leesa Lou (Terry) Boston. Her brother – Richard (Judy) Woods, of Cedar Rapids 5 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * http://www.knodfm.com/obituaries.html Memorial Services for 79 year old Helen Lou Westphal of Johnston, formerly of Wiota, will be held at 11am on Thursday, January 8 at the Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic. Private Burial will be held at a later date. Helen passed away on Sunday, January 4 at the Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Survivors include her husband, Art; children: Brad (Linda) Westphal and Leesa (Terry) Boston; 1 brother, Richard (Judy) Woods of Cedar Rapids; 5 Grandchildren; and 1 Great-Grandchild. Roland Funeral Service in Atlantic is in charge of arrangements where visitation with family will be held from 5 to 8pm on Wednesday, January 7. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Helen Lou Woods Westphal's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Anita, Cass County, USA.
When did Helen Lou Woods Westphal death?
Helen Lou Woods Westphal death on 4 Jan 2015 in Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4514008
Longitude: -94.7528000

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(1935 - 2019)

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