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Helen Yvette Hillman of Sidney Iowa unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023.

Helen was born March 7th, 1954, to Thalia Valjean and Melvin Washington Childers in Cincinnati Ohio. She Spent most of her life in San Manuel and Oracle Arizona where her family owns and operates Mel’s Drive Inn as well the Chaparral. After Helen graduated from San Manuel High School in 1972, she went on to take classes at both Central Arizona …

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There will be a Celebration of Life in Missouri @ Bee Tree Park, Frisbee Shelter, 2701 Finestown Ave, St. Louis, MO 63129 from 2pm to 8pm. This will be a pot lock style even with Helen's favorites. Please contact Elena Hausmann @ 314-619-3757 for suggestions on what to bring. Please BYOB. The family will BBQ hamburgers and hotdogs. Picnic tables are provided. There is plenty of open space for lawn seats. We will be creating kites with messages, wishes, and artwork to fly high to Helen. The family will say a few words and invite everyone to share some memories of Helen at 3pm. Kite flying to follow. This time is subject to change depending upon attendance. There is an over look of the river. The sunsets at 7:37pm. We will be staying to watch the sunset in memory of Helen. Anyone who wishes to join us is welcome.

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What were Helen's favorite vacation spots?
Pentwater, MI Las Vegas, NV Tombstone, AZ Niagra Falls, NY
Pentwater, MI Las Vegas, NV Tombstone, AZ Niagra Falls, NY
Pentwater, MI Las Vegas, NV Tombstone, AZ Niagra Falls, NY

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Born

March 7th, 1954
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Passed away

February 28th, 2023
Sidney, IA

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Cause of death

Complication from Surgery

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Oracle, AZ

Good Shepherd Funeral Home
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