Helen was born January 20, 1937, in Sterling, Colorado. She is preceded in death by her parents Harold Edgar Stine and Leora Alyce (Strom) Stine, her brother Robert Harold Stine, her husband of 52 years Richard Russell Sims, son Dr. Richard Reed Sims and daughter Randi Rae Sims.
She attended South high School in Denver, Colorado from 1950-1953 and the University of Colorado in 1954. She was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She met Richard Russell Sims at South High School and married January 22, 1955.
She was a dedicated volunteer for many organizations, including the Denver Ballet Guild Board, American Diabetes Auxiliary Board, Highland Elementary School PTO President, and co-chairperson of her Denver – South High-Class of 1953 Reunion Committee. She was also active in the Friends of the Littleton Library, Natures Novice Garden Club, and the Arapahoe County Republican Party.
Helen is survived by her son Ronald Russell Sims and his wife Catherine Ann Sims. She was a proud grandmother of Lauren Leigh Fix, Jennie Rae Sims, Elizabeth Marie Sims, and Kenneth Russell Sims. She was a proud great-grandmother of Everleigh Elaine Fix and Tilli Edie Fix.
An informal reception to celebrate her life will be held on 1:00 Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her son’s home at 7948 Trotter Ln, Lone Tree, CO 80124.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.olingerchapelhill.com for the SIMS family.
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