Helen Anna Youngman, 97, Bethany, MO passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Crestview Home, Bethany, MO.
She was born June 9, 1918 in rural Harrison County, Missouri the daughter of Ross and Katholeen (Justice) Madison. On August 15, 1940, she married Kenneth Ray Youngman at the home of her maternal grandparents presided over by her grandfather, Alfred Justice. Helen and Kenneth lived on their farm southwest of Bethany, each where they were born on their parents’ farms. Kenneth preceded her in death on January 15, 1991.
Helen managed the farm and was a homemaker. She also taught at three rural schoolhouses and was a crop surveyor. Helen was a member of the Mitchelville United Methodist Church and Ladies Aide. She was a 4-H Leader of the Mitchelville 4-H Club and member of Tull Extension Club of Bethany; Bethany Garden Club; and Women in Agriculture Organization.
As related by Helen’s sister, Doretta, when Helen was in her 20’s, she thought 30 was very old and that she wouldn’t live past her 30th birthday. She felt this so intently that she was afraid she would pass during her 30th year. This was the Helen that lived to more than 97 years. Her motto was “if it’s to be, it’s up to me.” She loved to travel. She saw the USA from Alaska to the Virgin Islands and numerous states in between. She also made two trips to Europe.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Harold, Robert, Lee, James, Hubert and Darryl Madison.
Survivors include her children, Ray (Sylvia) Youngman, Bettendorf, IA, Stephen (Denise) Youngman, Dallas, TX, Margaret Anne (Dan) LeBlond, Biddeford, ME, Marilyn Sue (Richard) Bannister, Haigler, NE and Lydia Louise Youngman, Stuttgart, Germany; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Phronsie Conway and Doretta Youngman and brother, Charlie Madison all of Bethany, MO; many nieces, nephews, cousins and special phone friends.
Funeral Services will be10:00 a.m. Monday, November 30, at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial will follow in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Bethany, MO. The family will receive friends from 9:00 – 10:00 at the funeral home where friends may call after 8:00 a.m. Monday. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Olivet Cemetery and/or Mitchelville United Methodist Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.