Helen Menary

Helen Menary
June 28, 1935 - October 19, 2013
Williamsburg, Iowa
Williamsburg- Helen Louise Menary was born June 28, 1935, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Roscoe & Mary (Handorf) Armstrong. She graduated from Benson High School, in Benson, Arizona and received her nursing certificate from Drury College of Nursing in Springfield, Missouri. Helen married Robert N. Menary, on June 17, 1956, in Hansell, Iowa. After their marriage, they lived on a farm near Williamsburg and she worked as a nurse for Dr. Miller, before her boys were born. Helen was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church, Williamsburg, where she taught Sunday School, helped with the "monkey stuffers," sang in the church choir and was active in the UMW. She enjoyed fishing with Bob and spending time with her family. Helen died on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Marengo Memorial Hospital, Marengo, Iowa, at the age of 78 years. She is survived by her husband Robert of Williamsburg; three sons: Jeff (Renee) Menary of Montezuma, Greg (Julie) Menary of Carlisle, Dan (Janet) Menary of Waukesha, WI; five grandchildren: Jenny (Tom) Hartshorn, Ben (Sarah) Menary, Nick Menary, Jessica Menary and Colin Hazelton; and a great grandson Baylor. She was preceded by her parents; and a brother Robert Armstrong. There will be no services at this time. A memorial fund has been established for the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Williamsburg. The Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service are caring for services. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.