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We were so saddened to hear of John's passing. Both of us worked with him for several years at South Haven Coil. May God bless and comfort your family in your time of loss.
Mel and Julie Cole
August 20th, 2012 at 12:00am
Carol and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know John will be missed.
Cindy Titman
August 20th, 2012 at 12:00am
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending my sincere condolences. John was a very kind man. I worked with John at SH Coil. He loved to chat about his Grandchildren. He was a proud Grandfather.
Carol Lockard
August 20th, 2012 at 12:00am
John will be so missed at the South Haven Coil.He knew how to fix just about anything that we through at him. And boy did he like to talk,and he was a very kind man to everyone.My sympathy to his family,he was so proud of his grandkids. He will be so missed.
Doreen Bartholomew
August 20th, 2012 at 12:00am
JOHN WAS A GOOD FRIEND THAT I HAVE KNOWN SEVERAL YEARS, I WILL MISS HIM GREATLY MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT THE FAMILY!
J E COLLINS
August 21st, 2012 at 12:00am
From my family and the Black River Amateur radio club we keep the Helm family in our thoughts and prayers.
RYAN ALDERMAN
August 21st, 2012 at 12:00am
I am sorry for your loss. As a co-worker at the Coil, I just want to tell you all that he will be missed. My deepest sympathies for his wife, I too am a widow. You need only face one day at a time, and hope the next day is a little easier. God bless you.
Brenda Blanchard
August 21st, 2012 at 12:00am
Carol: Please accept my condolences. With my move to Battle Creek years back, I lost touch with John. He was a great guy to work with. Kirk
Kirk Staller
August 21st, 2012 at 12:00am
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss the family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicole Rouse
August 21st, 2012 at 12:00am
Carol, John Jr., Scott, and all of the family---we are so sorry about your sudden loss of John. As a part of the Amateur Radio community, we have so many memories of John through the years. He will be missed by so many, and the "36" repeater will never be quite the same without his presence. May God bless all of you, and comfort you through this difficult time.
George and Shirley Hooper
August 22nd, 2012 at 12:00am
I wish to extend my condolences to John's family. You will be in my prayers during these difficult times.
Bobbie Clemons
August 23rd, 2012 at 12:00am
Prayers to the Helm family. John was a great neighbor to my parents for 38 years. You would never meet a friendlier man than John who always lent a helping hand.
Anthony Caruso
August 24th, 2012 at 12:00am
Marge, I'm so sorry to read about Sandy. I remember all the fun times I had at your house especially sledding down the big hill behind your house and your big Saint Bernard running along side us and when my mom (Hazel) fell off the tobagon. Barb
Barbara (Buskirk) Leedy
August 25th, 2012 at 12:00am
Dear Carol, Margie and Family, I am sorry that I was out of town last week and just heard the message left. May I extend the sympathies of all of the Smith family to you all. Yes, you are all like family, and we feel as if we have lost one of our own. God Bless and keep you all in this time of loss. Loving regards, For Lois Smith and Family, Sue Herron
Sue Herron
August 25th, 2012 at 12:00am
John and I were in Basic training & Advance Individual Training together. He was a good friend which all began with 6 years in the Army National Guard. His Family was the World to him.
Michael Seroke
September 1st, 2012 at 12:00am