Helen A. McClyman
Funeral Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arkdale on October 24th, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Terri Skildum, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at the East Arkdale Cemetery immediately following the service. A late afternoon luncheon at the Church will be held after services.
Helen was born February 7, 1933 in Jackson Township, Adams County to Hans & Inez Reid Christensen. She graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School in 1950. She attended secretarial college and then worked at Jackson Clinic in Madison. She met Donald (Pete) McClyman and they were married soon afterwards in Wisconsin Dells. They farmed for 25 years in Arkdale. Helen also worked at the ASCS office in Adams for 19 years. After retirement, she and Pete sold the farm and moved to Birchwood, Wisconsin. They enjoyed fishing on the many lakes the area has to offer and entertaining family and friends in their home. Helen particularly enjoyed playing card games and was very competitive regardless of opponent or type of competition. Her boys were particularly fond of her apple slice and other baked goods that came out of her kitchen.
Helen moved back to Adams in 2018 and lived at the Rosebrooke Senior Living. She enjoyed reading, bingo, cribbage, and working on puzzles. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Inez Christensen, son Myron, husband Pete, brother Glen, sisters Chris Francis & Marie Vodvarka.
Survivors include sister Elaine Rollins (Butch), son Michael (Linda), son Dennis (Debby), son David (Roma) along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special thank you for the care and support Helen received from the staff at Rosebrooke and Heartland Hospice.
Our condolences to the McClyman families. So sorry to hear. Cherish the memories
My prayers and thoughts are with Helen’s family. Such a wonderful lady she will be missed. May she rest in peace.
My sympathies to the entire family! I have many fond memories of Helen and Pete!
First of all, what a beautiful picture of Helen, then like Karen, I have written many comments in my mind but none could address all the positive things I would like to say about our great neighbors, Helen and Pete. I know if wrote a 12 chapter book, 11 and 9 tenths of the chapters would be all the positive impacts Helen and Pete had on our lives and our family. When we bought their farm, our hesitation was the fact that we would lose some special neighbors living beside us but we adjusted and we continued to be neighbors, just a few more miles apart. I will withhold additional comments, just be assured Helen and Pete are in our prayers. RIP dear lady!
Such sad news to have lost a wònderful example of how we all should live our lives. Always a smile and laugh. My mom and dad thought so much of both Pete and Helen They were both wonderful people and great stewards of the Arkdale community. Never to be forgotten. Blessings to all the family!
To the McClyman family, so sorry to hear that your mother moved to that heavenly home! She definitely will be missed by all!
Michael and Family, sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Dennis & Debbie & Family,
So sorry for your loss, no matter how old our parents are we think they will always be there, it is so hard to say goodbye. She will be with you in your cherished memories during the saddest times.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your loving mother. May you be blessed and comforted through this time.
Steve and Deborah Setzke
A beautiful lady inside and out. Rest in peace Helen. ❤️
Prayers and condolences to the family for the loss of Helen. She was a very wonderful and pleasant woman.
May she rest in peace.
God Bless, Jack and Brenda Allen
A great lady who raised a great family. I am sorry for your loss. My condolences to the McClyman family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Hugs to all.
My sincere condolences to the family.It is always difficult to lose a parent. This seems to be our season. We now live with the fondest of memories and know they are at peace.
Pete and Helen were such good neighbors and friends for many years. After they moved we always called them the “Old Neighbors”. Rest is Peace Helen. Our sympathy to the family.
Mike,Dennis,David, and families. Thinking of all of you at this time of loss. Marv & I had many fun times with your folks. I especially remember the “surprise “ anniversary party in the barn. Hold the memories close.
Dennis & Debby…Kyle and myself send our deepest condolences to both of u and all of yur family.
Mike and family. So sorry about your loss. I have fond memories of your mom and dad.
Sincere sympathy to Helen’s family at this time of great loss. We understand and care.
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to Helen’s family. Helen was a wonderful lady. I have many fond memories of her from years ago. She will be truly missed.
Sending my deepest condolences during this very difficult time. May the Lord give you all strength, and may she rest in peace.
I have tried to write my condolences to you all time and time again. There are no words to help comfort durning this time. We are all grieving and saddened by the loss of a wonderful and beloved woman I have been blessed to know. So many memories with Helen! I loved her as a mother who always opened her heart to family and friends. I admired her strength and courage in life. I will never forget the times we shared at the farm when she would share her recipes with me. I never knew what a casserole was until I met Helen. She excepted me with open arms and always made me feel like part of her family. The most special moment I had with Helen was a few months ago when I was able to pray with her and assure her that she would soon be with her Lord and Savior. She would be with her loved ones waiting for her. She is now living a life she wanted to have the last few years on this earth. You will be missed but never forgotten.
So very sorry for the families loss
We are so sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was so sweet and always a joy to visit with. There must be so many memories to share with laughter and tears. Those memories can be cherished forever.
Our condolences to the McClyman’s. A life well lived, by a wonderful lady. It was an honor to have had her in our lives.
So very sorry for your family’s loss………..
Very sorry on your family’s loss. Helen was a fabulous lady. Heaven got another Angel
Helen was such a kind soul. It was an honor to have been a prior caregiver of hers. She was loved by many and will be truly missed. My condolences to her family
What an honor and pleasure it was getting to know you over the years. Your memory will forever live on. Rest easy sweet lady.
Thinking of the McClyman families and sending our sincere condolences.
So very sorry for your loss. I loved playing cards with Helen, it was always great to be on her team, she loved to bid and always had good cards.
Sandy Renner
Helen was a beautiful woman and will be greatly missed. She was very kind to all of us growing up together with her family. We are sorry for your loss. God be with each of your families during this difficult time.
You will be missed Helen it was a pleasure to know you
Sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories of your Mother ! Rest in peace Helen .
Mike and Dennis, my deepest sympathy at your mother’s passing. Keeping you in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy!!!!!!! She was always so kind and happy!!!!! Keeping all of the family in my prayers!!!
To all of the McClyman family. Our heartfelt condolences. Take comfort knowing she was loved by many.
So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers for your family
McClyman family, those Arkdale days are so precious. All of the fun times!!! Our sympathy to you all.
Mike and Dennis, so sorry to read about you mom. I knew her when she worked at ASCS office with Florence and got her recipe for her Chicken Casserole she would make for the fellows when they would come up fishing, God Bless.
My most sincere condolences to Helen’s family. May all your priceless memories give you peace and comfort.
To Helen’s Family, Our world, has lost a very special lady. Growing up on our farm, next to Helen & Pete & boys. Our families did so much together. Picnics, to Grand Dad’s Pluff, to Larry & I camping & fishing. with my parents & Pete & Helen’s. The conversations, the campfires, the laugher, will always remain in my heart. Rest easy, Helen- you are loved..
We are so sorry for your family’s loss.
Helen was a sweet lady and always a pleasure to be with.
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Bobby & Connie Hilson