Obituary of Donald James Helps

Donald J. Helps, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home, April 1, 2023. Survived by his wife, Patricia; sister, Virginia Smith; children, Lynne Anderson, Steven Helps (Terri), Richard Helps (Christy), Mary Olson (Bert); eight grandchildren, Briana Mikkola (Josh), Michelle Thatcher (Danyon), Ryan Freeman (Ellen), Steven Helps II (Katie), Matt Helps, and Shannon Cullen (Chris), Justin Helps, and Eric Helps; twelve great-grandchildren, Mariah, Blake, Savannah, Sawyer, Harrison, Madelyn, Dawson, Lance, Allyson, Nataly, Cecelia, and Bennett.

He proudly served his country in the Naval Air Force during the Korean war. He taught taxidermy at North Hennepin and Woodlake Nature Center and retired from Dunwoody Institute. He was a master fisherman, clock builder, wood carver, avid card player, and remote airplane pilot. 

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our family and friends for enriching his life and a special thank you to Dr. Larson and all the hospice nurses and staff of Accent Care Fairview. 

Cremation Society of Minnesota – April 18, 2023
Visitation 11am, service 12pm, reception to follow.