Helen Johanna Blume
May 24, 1919 ~ April 8, 2019
One of God’s gentlest souls has returned to Heaven.
Helen Johanna Blume, 99, of Jefferson City, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at Heisinger Bluffs.
A humble, hard working, and faith filled person, Helen never spoke a negative word about anyone. A good listener who never needed center stage, she lived simply and was always ready to lend a helping hand and loved having toys ready for the little children. She will be missed by her family and all who knew her.
She was born May 24, 1919, in Taos, the daughter of Stephan and Johanna (Koetting) Bode.
She was united in marriage on January 14, 1941, in Taos, Missouri to Herbert Francis Blume who preceded her in death on December 15, 2006.
Helen had her own in-home daycare business for over thirty years caring for many children. In earlier years, she worked at the International Shoe Company.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Together with her husband, they volunteered many years at the Cathedral of St. Joseph Perpetual Adoration, St. Joseph Home for the Aged and Heisinger Bluffs. She loved to crochet and made every grandchild a personalized blanket. Her favorite times were with her family at the family Lake Ozark cabin.
Survivors include five sons, Herbert S. (Dianne) Blume, St. Louis; David J. (Mary) Blume, Simsbury, CT; Mark A. (Joyce) Blume, Jefferson City; Kenneth L. (Patty) Blume, Jefferson City; Jeff L (Susan) Blume, Jefferson City; fourteen grandchildren; and thirty-three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert; a grandson, Paul Blume; a great-granddaughter, Eleanor Rienke; and nine siblings, Edward Bode, Marie Stokes, Cletus Bode, Fred Bode, Gertrude Kaemmerlen, Dorothy Smith, Mildred Landwehr, Alex Bode, and Catherine Graessle.
Visitation will be 9-11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2019, at St. Peter Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Jeremy Secrist officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Peter Catholic Church, 216 Broadway, Jefferson City, MO 65101; or to Vogelweid Learning Center, 314 W. High St., Jefferson City, Mo 65101.
Helen Johanna Blume, 99, of Jefferson City, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at Heisinger Bluffs.
A humble, hard working, and faith filled person, Helen never spoke a negative word about anyone. A good listener who never needed center stage, she lived simply and was always ready to lend a helping hand and loved having toys ready for the little children. She will be missed by her family and all who knew her.
She was born May 24, 1919, in Taos, the daughter of Stephan and Johanna (Koetting) Bode.
She was united in marriage on January 14, 1941, in Taos, Missouri to Herbert Francis Blume who preceded her in death on December 15, 2006.
Helen had her own in-home daycare business for over thirty years caring for many children. In earlier years, she worked at the International Shoe Company.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Together with her husband, they volunteered many years at the Cathedral of St. Joseph Perpetual Adoration, St. Joseph Home for the Aged and Heisinger Bluffs. She loved to crochet and made every grandchild a personalized blanket. Her favorite times were with her family at the family Lake Ozark cabin.
Survivors include five sons, Herbert S. (Dianne) Blume, St. Louis; David J. (Mary) Blume, Simsbury, CT; Mark A. (Joyce) Blume, Jefferson City; Kenneth L. (Patty) Blume, Jefferson City; Jeff L (Susan) Blume, Jefferson City; fourteen grandchildren; and thirty-three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert; a grandson, Paul Blume; a great-granddaughter, Eleanor Rienke; and nine siblings, Edward Bode, Marie Stokes, Cletus Bode, Fred Bode, Gertrude Kaemmerlen, Dorothy Smith, Mildred Landwehr, Alex Bode, and Catherine Graessle.
Visitation will be 9-11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 2019, at St. Peter Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Jeremy Secrist officiating.
Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Peter Catholic Church, 216 Broadway, Jefferson City, MO 65101; or to Vogelweid Learning Center, 314 W. High St., Jefferson City, Mo 65101.
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I am so sorry that Aunt Helen passed away. It doesn’t feel good no matter how old you are or they are. We will always miss our moms.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this time. It’s always hard to lose our parents. With love from you cousin Becky Clemmons in Chicago.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed assisting with Helens care this past few months. She was a sweet lady and I am sure is reaping the rewards in Heaven for a life well lived. She is reunited with so many of her family who have gone home before her. May she Rest In Peace.
Dear Mark & Joyce, Condolences to you and your family. I’m sure you have many fond memories to help you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Larry & Dana Henson Zimmerman
What a wonderful lady. She was always so kind to me and the memories of your warm and loving home are a gift. Playing with my cousins was such a treat growing up. Nephew, Dr Michael Stokes, Houston
I am unable to attend the services, but want to send my condolences to Mark and his brothers. From a cousin of Herb’s. Virginia (Blume) Rackers. You are in my prayers.
Jeff, Ken & Patty So sorry to hear about Helen, we have many fond memories of Herb & Helen at the Lake. Our sympathy, thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Sincerely, Steve & Mindy Loethen
My condolences to all. Over sixty years ago I spent a few summers in Mrs. Blumes’ care, playing with the boys in the basement and backyard. Happy times.