July 13, 1931 – Dec. 9, 2015
Wilfred Dale “Willie” Helgeson of Oak Grove, Ark., was born July 13, 1931 in Oregon City, Oregon, a son of Henry and Alice Elvira (Golladay) Helgeson. He departed this life Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 in Rogers, Ark., at age 84.
Willie was of the Pentecostal faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked at Pace in the janitorial department for many years and enjoyed fishing and playing cards. He loved telling jokes.
Willie is survived by six children, Brenda Lloyd of Branson, Mo., Barbara Helgeson of Portland, Ore., Willie Helgeson of Portland, Ore., Shannia Beasley of N. Car., Angela Oglesby of Zinc, Ark., and Catherine Poe of Oak Grove, Ark.; fifteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers: Oliver Helgeson and Johnny Helgeson both of Rainer, Oregon; three sisters: Ruby Allison of Oregon, Clara Clark of Rainer, Ore., and Darlene Logan of Pacific City, Ore.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones.
Willie was united in marriage with Frances (Hicks) Helgeson who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his parents: Henry and Alice Helgeson; one son: Tiny Helgeson; four brothers: Clarence, Roy, Bennie, and Jimmy Helgeson; and one sister, Edna.
There will be no visitation. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at the Hilltop Cemetery with Brother Billy Rogers officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Hilltop Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to help with funeral expenses to Nelson Funeral Service, Inc., P.O Box 311, Berryville, AR 72616. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2015