Helen Marie Bledsoe

Helen passed away peacefully after having said her goodbyes and expressions of love to family members. She was loved by many and known as “grandma” to family and friends alike.

Helen was a devoted member of St. John Lutheran Church and served as a member of the Fellowship Club, Ladies Aid, and Bible Studies.

Helen spent her youth working on her parent’s farm in the New Sweden area along with her brother Ernie and sister Louise, where she developed a tremendous work ethic. Helen married Merlin C. Bledsoe, February 6, 1935. They were blessed with daughters Barbara and Betty.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband Merlin, daughter Betty Wessel Bledsoe, grandson Mike Wessel, and sister Louise Hackman Bruha.

Grandma, we will miss all your special treats made with love. Apple pancakes on Saturday mornings, cinnamon rolls hot from the oven and all the crocheted hangers, afghans, ect. Most of all we will miss seeing and being with you every day.

Helen is survived by brother Ernest (Ernie) Hackman of Idaho Falls; daughter Barbara Ames of Stanton Ca.; grandsons Robert Putnam of Irvine Ca.; Greg Putnam of Irvine Ca.; great grandson Waid Putnam; grandson Doug (Shanna) Wessel of Idaho Falls; great grandson Dustin Wessel of Idaho Falls; Sherri (Bruce) Lawrence of Idaho Falls; great grandson Chris (Michelle) Lawrence of Idaho Falls; great, great grandson Braxton Lawrence of Idaho Falls and great grandson Cody Lawrence of Idaho Falls.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at Fielding Memorial Parke Cemetery in Idaho Falls, with Pastor Jerry Reinke of St. John Lutheran Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Buck-Miller-Hann Funeral Home in Idaho Falls.

We would like to express a special thank you to Hearts for Hospice (Crystal and Sarah) and Linda Flitton for all their loving and expert care to Helen.