VAN BUSKIRK, Ethel Louise "Helen" - b. November 11, 1916 - d. December 26, 2010

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Ethel Louise "Helen" (Sexton) VanBuskirk, age 94, a resident of Severy, Kansas, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 26, 2010.  She was born on November 11, 1916 in the Twin Grove Township in Greenwood County, Kansas, the daughter of William Walter and Rosa Lee (Frost) Sexton.

On April 20, 1938, Helen was united in marriage to Leonard VanBuskirk in Howard, Kansas.  She worked as a cook for many years in the restaurant business.  Helen was an active member of the Severy Baptist Church helping with Vacation Bible School and helping prepare meals for church dinners.  She also enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, and babysitting.

Helen is survived by one son, Bill VanBuskirk of Severy, Kansas; two daughters, Bonnie Bills and Donna Wiss of Severy, Kansas; one sister, Joy Knight of Severy, Kansas; twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents;  her husband, Leonard; three brothers; five sisters; and one son.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Severy Baptist Church in Severy, Kansas with Pastor Tony Pameticky officiating.  Viewing will be held at the church from 11:00 a.m. until service time.  Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery.  Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and may be left with the funeral home  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349. 

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)