Helen M. Seymour, 94, of Epworth, rural Bankston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Shady Rest Care Center in Cascade, Iowa.
Because of the unprecedented conditions in our country right now due to the COVID-19 Virus, private family will be held for Helen. Private family burial will also be held at St. Clements Cemetery in Bankston, IA with Deacon Dan O'Connell officiating. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Anyone interested in sending memorials may send them to the Reiff Funeral Home, Attention: Helen Seymour Family, P.O. 99, Farley, Iowa, 52046.
She was born January 24, 1926 in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter of William and Genevieve (Larkin) Healy. She received her education from St. Joseph High School and Clarke College. On August 30, 1947, she was united in marriage to Cletus Seymour at St. Joseph's Church in Farley, Iowa. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2004.
Helen was an avid farmer and loved tending to her garden. She loved a good party and playing cards especially, Euchre with her friend Grace. She also enjoyed Quilting, Baking, Cooking and attending her grandchildren's sporting events.
She was a member of St. Clement's Parish and its Altar and Rosary Society. Helen was also a Catholic Daughters of Americas Presentation court #1460.
She is survived by six children, Robert (Becky) Seymour of Hazel Green, WI, Jenan (Mike) Ellis of Tiffin, IA, Jim Seymour of Bankston, IA, Laura (Scott) Noonan of Baraboo, WI, and Colleen (Jeff) Lake of Peosta, IA, Alice Strukel of Virginia, MN.; daughter-in-law, Angie Seymour of Colorado; 26 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren, one half brother, Carl (Carol) Esker; and sister-in-law, Rita Helmer of Dubuque, IA.
She is also preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, John "Jack" Seymour (2015), one daughter-in-law, Lisa Seymour (2019), siblings, Willie (Jen) Healy, Marietta (Hugh) Doty, half siblings, twins Maureen Oeschger, Marlene Maire, Joyce Murray, Patricia Oeschger and Kenneth Oeschger; and Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Mary (John) McClellen, Alan (Leora) Seymour, Jerry (Deanne) Seymour and Bill Helmer.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the Staff at Shady Rest Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for all the wonderful care they gave to Helen
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com