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03/27/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Bobby Helmer
Robert Winston Helmer Newport News High School Class of 1961 |
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have still another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter today.
Bobby Helmer,
Class of 1961, brother of Dicky Helmer of WA and twin
brother of the late
Bernie Helmer ('61)
(10 Feb 1943 - 12 Mar 1999),
died in a motel fire in
Newport News on Saturday, February 26, 2011, two weeks after his 68th birthday.
From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL -
Hi, Carol: Daily Press article re Robert Wilson Helmer, 68, and his remains being identified from February 26th fire TYPHOON Sadness, Joe Madagan '57 of FL
Oh, no! I'm so very
sorry to hear this, Joe! Thank you so much for letting us know.
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From the Daily Press - 03/25/11:
NEWPORT NEWS — Police in Newport
News have identified the man who died in a motel fire last month.
Robert Wilson Helmer, 68, had been living at the Travelers Inn on Jefferson Avenue when he died in a fire on Feb. 26. Police spokesman Harold Eley said the medical examiner determined that the cause of death was smoke inhalation. Fire investigators have ruled it an accidental fire, though they have not determined what started the blaze. |
From Marvin
Barnes ('65) of VA - 03/27/11, 6:56 AM - "
Bobby
Helmer":
Thanks for news on Bobby Helmer,
so sorry to hear. I used to (see him) around the
shipyard gates. He and a friend
sold some property they owned in the Outer Banks. They had a hard time
getting rid of it - tied up in legal matters. Then he moved to a motel
and I never saw him again...
Thank you, Marvin; I'm
sure Bobby appreciated your kindness.
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From The Daily Press - 03/27/11:
Robert Winston Helmer |
Graveside services will be held at
11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at Peninsula Memorial Park, officiated by the Rev.
Isabel F. Steilberg. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Daily Press from March 27 to March 28, 2011. Visit Guest Book |
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March 27, 2011 My condolences to Bobby's remaining family. ~ Dan Coleman, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
So sorry to hear of
Bobby's passing. I have many fond memories of Bobby and Bernie at
Stonewall Jackson School.
~ Linda Mesimer Bailey, Newport News, Virginia
Dear Dicky Helmer and
Family,
I was very sorry to hear about Bobby's passing. I talked to Frank Ottofaro on the phone prior to the notice in the paper. I knew him a long time and I really thought a lot of Bobby. He was a good person and as you know, being the oldest brother, it was not easy on you. I remember your father. I used to deliver papers to him and he was quite a guy. I haven't seen you in a long time but my thoughts and love go out to you at this time. Frank Ottofaro doesn't get on the computer but he would want you to know that he feels your sorrow. I know you keep in touch with him. May God bless. Stay well. From an old friend in Newport News... ~ Mickey Marcella I remember the news that night of the fire. I am sorry to hear of Bobby. If indeed God counts the tears of women let him count mine for this friend. Let him be in peace. In Jesus name. ~ L. Crayton '66, Hampton, Virginia
March 28, 2011
I am saddened to hear of
Bobby's death and send condolences to the family. It is a tragic
circumstance. Bobby, Bernie and I share the same birthday, our
mothers having been roommates at Buxton Hospital. We shared many
memories from school (NNHS Class of '61) to sports. I pray God's
care for Bobby and the family.
~ Norman Covert, Frederick, Maryland
March 28, 2011
March 28, 2011
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Helmer family and their friends at this difficult time.
This information is also posted here:
http://nnhs65.com/memoriam-all.html
http://nnhs65.com/memoriam61.html
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Carol Buckley
Harty
915-780-3048
Words by
Isaac Watts,
The Psalms of David, 1719 (based on
Psalm 90)
(17 July 1674 - 25 Nov 1748)
Music, St. Anne, by
William Croft,
1708
(10 Dec 1678 - 14 Aug 1727)
1. O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.
2. Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defense is sure.
3. Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
4. Thy Word commands our flesh to dust,
“Return, ye sons of men”:
All nations rose from earth at first,
And turn to earth again.
5. A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
6. The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
With all their lives and cares,
Are carried downwards by the flood,
And lost in foll’wing years.
7. Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly, forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the op’ning day.
8. Like flow’ry fields the nations stand
Pleased with the morning light;
The flow’rs beneath the mower’s hand
Lie with’ring ere ’tis night.
9. O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while troubles last,
And our eternal home.
"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" midi courtesy of http://www.higherpraise.com/AMidDefault/OGodOurHelpInAgesPast.htm - 08/04/09
"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" lyrics courtesy of http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/O_God_Our_Help_in_Ages_Past/midi/ - 08/04/09
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 03/15/05
Animated Coast Guard Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still
missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!