Birth date: Jun 20, 1917 Death date: Dec 4, 2020
On Friday, December 4, 2020, Helen L Musselman, passed away at the age of 103. Helen was born on June 20, 1917 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Fanny and James Glentzer, and middle child to her 9 brothers and sisters. She moved out to Tucson f Read Obituary
To Mark, Shauna & Dawna and your grandchildren I have never met . As the long time unofficial Family Historian I want you to know I have posted the 12 families I have researched on ancestry.com and posted 100's of documents , photos I have collected over about 50 years on their galleries as well . Aunt Helen was a excited source when I spoke to her often and wanted her history known so I have several items from her daughter Donna's wedding to Helen & Darvin's handwritten biographies posted now . I still put updates in but I don't have your children's or grandchildren's birthdates or any wedding dates , spouses etc they might have now . I am not a fan of Social Media so send any updates you wish me to include to my email address . I remember at a 1980s reunion Aunt Helen , Uncle James and couple other of her siblings were telling tales of when they were young when they all climbed into an unhitched farm wagon and rolled in it down some hill on the farm . They got scolded for doing that as it could have been dangerous plus their father had to find a way to get it back up the hill again . I will always remember Aunt Helen as a strong willed person , fun loving and never giving up on anything much so when they said she refused to eat or drink at the end of her life I was surprised she didn't want to fight any more .I am sure she had her reasons .Just remember her laugh , smile and can do attitude , compassion as she set a great example for all . Keep in touch with any updates though as I am trying to make the ancestry entries as accurate as possible and complete . I am 72 now and when I pass on all these binders will sit and gather dust never to be seen this long history of 1 families and many sub files I have worked on ,some by myself ,some with others who are already passed away . My deepest thoughts are with all of you in this difficult time I am sure - just remember the best times and later they will make you smile some more . Keep in touch, former relative , divorced from Mike Heston in 1993 . Kay E. Heston copyright name in 1995 Just A Jr Poet . Email [email protected] and mother of Lori & Shawn Heston who often are on Facebook .
One of a kind lady. Full of life and love.
Love ya Helen
Barbara
I remember Great Aunt Helen from many Glentzer family reunions, as well as visiting her in Tucson at the motorcycle shop. She was the epitome of joy and laughter, but also had an indelible work ethic. She was my Grandfathers baby sister and I love her. It was a privilege to know her. Rest in Peace and give my grandpa and the rest of the family that has gone before you a huge hug. -Cristine Glentzer Little
