In Remembrance Of
Helen L. Engelbrecht
Helen Louise Engelbrecht, 84, of Gower, MO passed away March 17, 2018.
She was born on November 29, 1933 to Price Estes and Thelma Louise (Lilly) Cooper in Fireco, West Virginia where she grew up and attended school.
On June 9, 1955 she was united in marriage to Howard Henry Engelbrecht. After their marriage they lived in Wichita, KS and in 1965 they moved near Gower where they made their home for over 52 years.
Helen was a member of the Gower American Legion Auxiliary. She was very active in the community and volunteered with the Tuesday Tea Party’s at the Gower Convalescent Center. Helen enjoyed baking and sewing and spending time with her friends, family, and especially her grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her mother Thelma Louise Cooper, who passed away when she was seven, her father and mother who raised her Price Estes and Zella Lucille Cooper; her son Larry Engelbrecht; and her brothers Samuel Dickens, LeRoy Dickens, Roger Cooper, and Eugene Cooper.
She is survived by husband Howard Engelbrecht; her son Steve Engelbrecht; grandchildren Jausta (Brendan) Hermesch, Jeshua Engelbrecht, Erin (Stephen) Paul, and Jessi (Cody) Dennis; great-grandchildren Victor, Christopher, Dakota, Harley, Lane, Trinity, Denver, Emery, Everlee, and Jackson; brothers Lowell (Jackie) Cooper, Chester Dickens, Carson (Barbara) Cooper, Harold (Betty) Cooper, Robert (Jean) Cooper, and Michael Cooper; sisters Joyce (Phil) Carrell, Faye Wood, Pauline Johnson, Dorothy Hoskins and Hattie Dickens; numerous nieces and nephews other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 20th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21st at the funeral home.
Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21st at the funeral home.
Burial: Frazier Cemetery
Donations may be made to the Gower American Legion Auxiliary or the Frazier Cemetery
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Kris Kobbe& Sabrina&Shane
Prayers are with you, hold onto the memories.
Lewis Moore and Connie Moore Marx
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have many wonderful memories of your family.
May God Bless and keep you.
CINDY ( MICK) ROBERTS
So sorry for your loss.
Anita and Bill Burchit
Truly sorry for your loss. What a loving person she was
Lauri Perkins
Helen was such a beautiful woman, inside and out! Always welcomed me with a bright smile and those beautiful sparkling blue eyes! How I will miss you….
Jim Gibson
So sorry for your loss.
Jeff Cooper
I have fond memories from when I was growing up. Thanksgiving was a special time that our families spent together often. Helen you were the greatest cook! I love you and will miss you dearly.
Melonie Schacher
May God be with you all at this time. I work with Michelle and Dennis is very special to my husband and I very sorry for your loss. God bless!
Becky Landers
May our Heavenly Father comfort you at this time of loss.
Karen Danley
Loved Aunt Helen so much and will miss her bright smile.