Helen P. Sampson, 103, passed away on the 13th of August, 2016 at the St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll, Iowa.
She was born on the 4th of November, 1912 in Audubon, the daughter of Albert and Arvilla “Dolly” Weston.
She attended Iowa State College in Ames, and taught in grade schools for a few years. On the 31st of August, 1933 , she was united in marriage to William D. Sampson. She and William settled in Des Moines, where she lived until 2004, except for a two-year residence in Chico, California during WWII.
When her children were young, she devoted herself to her home and to the care of her two boys. During most of WWII, she cared for her two sons while William was overseas. Later on, she became active in many organizations. She served as an officer in the Reserve Officer’s Association Ladies Auxiliary; she volunteered as a tour guide at Hoyt Sherman Place, and was an active member of Westminster United Presbyterian Church for many years. In addition, she worked for many years at the University Book Store near Drake. Many students remembered her years afterward. In their later years, she and William were active in Elder Hostel, journeying to many sites in America and abroad.
Helen was predeceased by her husband William, who passed away in 2002, and by Paul, her brother, and by Wilma, her sister. She is survived by son W. Douglas Sampson of Austin, TX and his wife, Ellen Babinsky, and son Gregory Sampson of Carroll, and his wife Carole. She is survived by Lois Sampson of St. Paul, MN. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Helen will rest with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. A memorial service will be held on a future date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, and online condolences may be left for Helen’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
