Helen Frances Cahalan Strickland
Helen was truly a wonderful person. Gary worked with her at Rockwell .... she was a wonderful co-worker. We will never forget her. All of us are really blessed for having shared life with Helen. Please know that Helen and her family will be in our thoughts and prayers!
Gary & Nancy Strandberg
Cedar Rapids
IA
Our family shares fond memories of Helen attending my daughters' (Hilary & Shammara) track meets and basketball games. I enjoyed working with her at Rockwell-Collins for many years. We were blessed to have her in our lives. She is at peace with God now. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Susan Hobbs & family
Danville
IL
I remember Helen at Keystone as my mother,Audree Glantz was there also. I remember her great smile and she was always on the move. Mothers are very special people! My thoughts are with you Sincerely, Sue King
Susan King
Cedar Rapids
IA
I have so many great memories of my Aunt Helen, she had a great sense of humor. I remember that she and my mom (Liz) were so close. As a child, it seemed like they were always on the phone with each other! She will be missed.
Amy Stourac
St. Petersburg
FL
Oh, Helen!!! i miss you so much!! I work @ Keystone Cedars and had the pleasure of being around her alot. She is one of the most energetic people I know!! Always leading a helping hand in cleaning and just being there to talk to! Whenever I was in a bad mood or work was just a little streesful, I could walk into Helen's room and she'd make my day better! And I loved playing the piano w/ her while the boys played cards!! She is truly an amazing person who I will always hold close to my heart. My thoughts and prayers go to her whole family!! I will miss her smile and they way she would brighten up a room!!
Lindsey Spicher
Ceadar Rapids
IA
To Helen's Family: I will miss Helen very much. Helen added so much to our community. She can not be replaced. I admired her accomplishments and vivacious personality. My grandma would have liked Helen very much. I loved seeing the photo's. So many were taken of her outside, where she loved to be... I wish I could have ran a race with Helen. That would have been special to me. (She would have beat though!) Hopefully, when I get to Heaven she'll do that with me. You all should be proud of your commitment, support and dedication throughout these last few years. Thank you again for sharing Helen with Keystone Cedars! We were all so lucky to get to know her. Love, Mary Jo
Mary Jo Pipkin
Cedar Rapids
IA
My dear friend Helen if I could only tell you how you could brighten my day with your kindness and witty coments I will always remember you and the joy you brought to so many people hear at Keystone Cedars. The time with you and your family will always be remembered and close to my heart God Bless the family and thank you for sharing Helen with us Here at Keystone Cedars. Donna Paxton - Keystone Cedars
Donna Paxton
Marion
IA
I worked with Helen at Rockwell for only a few years but she had a profound impact on me. She was always so upbeat and loved to joke around....after she got all of her work done of course! More importantly she stood out as a real role model...not just her work ethic but the way she treated people and was always so physically fit. I will truly miss her. You will be in my prayers.
Jo (Moucoulis) Trout
Cedar Rapids
IA
My prayers and thoughts go out to Helen's family. She will be greatly missed by everyone. I worked along side Helen most of her 24 years at Rockwell. She was a very kind and giving person. We are both Irish so we had some "tiffs" once in awhile. We would argue about who was the most Irish and of course I am a Cubs fan and she was a Braves fan. It was all in fun. We did agree on politics and Norte Dame. She loved her family very much. She was very proud of all of you. I will always remember Helen. She was a positive impact on my life. Betty Achey
Betty Achey
Hiawatha
IA
I was sorry to hear from mom about Helen's passing. I remember Helen with very fond memories. I enjoyed getting to see her again at Keystone Cedars and I will remember her energy and humor-especially on our camping trip to CO! I wish I was able to share in the celebration of her life but know that you will be in my thoughts & prayers.
Terri (Connor) Kovich
O'Fallon
IL
To Helen's family: Helen played (every pun intended) a great part in my formative years as a young church musician. She taught me the difference between a a "soloist" and and "accompanist", and that not all soloists make good accompanists! Helen was both...although I think she preferred being a skilled accompanist. Music links the earthly soul to the heavens; and I just bet there are many who have experienced a bit of heaven through her music! Because I can't be physically present for her "Celebration of Life" service, I will celebrate her life here at home by playing something in her honor - around the time of the service - on the old Wurlitzer organ that I've had since my grade school years, when we first encountered one another as musicians. Jim, my classmate, consider yourself "appropriately" hugged. Her physical presence will be greatly missed; yet I am convinced those who we can no longer physically see or touch do stay involved in the lives of the loved ones left behind... as "Love NEVER dies." Liz Koffron-Eisen, Deacon P.S. Helen, if you encounter my mother, Esther Koffron, and my Aunt Grace Seiler-Penrod is with her, could you please play "Whispering Hope" for Aunt Grace? It's her favorite. (I assume you are on the organist rotation by now.)
Elizabeth (Liz) Koffron-Eisen
Coralville
IA
Hello to the Strickland Family My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I haven't seen any of you in quite some time but I have many fun memories of growing up with DeeDee and the rest of you. Many of you shared a part in my childhood and formative years. Thanks for all the fun times and the great memories. Your Mother was a very sweet and fun person to be around. Know I am thinking of you and praying for you. Love, Laurie Lynch Kersten
Laurie (Lynch) Kersten
Fort Dodge
IA
My deepest sympathy to all of the Strickland family. I grew very fond of Helen these past couple years.Her great sense of humor and love of life made her so very special. I wish I could have known her sooner, she touched my heart and her memory will remain with me forever. Thank you for sharing her with all of us at Keystone Cedars. Your family also became special to us, we always looked forward to your visits. God bless all you of you, as you mourn the loss of your mother.
Peg Miller
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear Strickland Family- What great memories I have of your Mom and your family! All the going back and forth between houses, calling out the kitchen window over to your house, picnics at Central City...the list goes on and on! I'm sure that Sally and Helen are having quite a reunion hiking and kidding around together in a new life. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Patty O'Brien Kelly
Lake Worth
FL
Joe, Patti and family- I remember your mom from church. what a neat lady and such a great family you are with some wonderful times together! We will keep you in our prayers. Ed and Chris
Chris (Baumann) Tibesar
Cedar Rapids
IA
Strickland Family, Our condolences to your family after hearing about your precious mother passing on. That warm, wonderful smile may be gone but will never be forgotten. Ken and Julie Sullivan
Ken and Julie Sullivan
O'Fallon
MO
Helen was/is my second mother. I am so fortunate to have had Helen in my life. I love her dearly. A great deal of my childhood memories are the wonderful times I spent at the Stricklands house growing up next door. Helen lives on forever in my heart because a part of her is in me. The love she showed me has helped create the person I am today. I thank God for giving me the gift of having Helen and her beautiful family in my life. My thoughts are with all of you guys at this time and always. with love & prayers, Ruthann
Ruthann O'Brien Hadish
IA
Patty, Joe and family - Mom called with the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Jennie