DIANE ALETA BOUDINOT HELMERS, BHS '70
September 26, 1952 Los Angeles, CA ~ May 2, 2022 Ames, Iowa
Diane attended Horace Mann Elementary in Burbank until about 5th grade while the family lived on Scott Rd. near Kenneth Rd. She attended 6th grade at Emerson Elementary, and the family lived at Kenneth Rd. and Delaware Rd. at that time. She went all the way through John Muir and BHS. At the time of BHS graduation in June 1970 Diane lived on Tujunga Ave. near Sunset Canyon Dr. Diane's older brother, Doug Boudinot, was in the BHS '67 Class.
Our BHS '70 classmate, Fred Barker, found this obituary for Diane Boudinot on March 28, 2023 and sent the information to us:
Diane Aleta Helmers, 69, of Ames, IA passed away May 2, 2022 at Israel Family Hospice in Ames. Graveside services will be Saturday May 7, 2022 at 11am at the Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Diane was born on September 26, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to Don and Donna (Lem) Boudinot. She married Robert Helmers on April 12, 1980 and he was by her side when she transitioned. She most recently worked supporting Bob's business, in every role from vice president all the way down to mail clerk. Many might remember Diane's tales from when she was younger and worked at the psych ward in Iowa City.
Diane loved animals, reading, and her marshmallow peeps, especially the chocolate covered ones. Diane had a lot of love for her family and never hesitated to put others before herself.
She is survived by husband, Bob of Ames; a daughter, Kimberly (Ryan) Standard of Boulder, CO; her son, Michael (fiancée Ty Elliott) of Ames; a granddaughter, Maddie; the family's very loved dog Callie, her step-mother Margie Boudinot of California, her brother, Doug Boudinot of Oregon and her half-sister, Wendy Godfrey of California.
Diane was preceded in death by her parents and half-sister, Donna Rae Boudinot, and Paul, Jean, Brian and BJ Lem, who were all so important to her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Israel Family Hospice House. Adams Funeral Home in Ames is entrusted with arrangements.
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