Helen Bachman
(1932 - 2019)
Obituary
Helen Elizabeth Bachman, 87, passed away on Wednesday (May
15, 2019) at Schowalter Villa, Hesston. She was born on April 9, 1932, in
Newton to Henry S. and Mathilda (Wedel) Goertzen. She graduated from Newton
High School in 1950 and attended Bethel College.
She worked as a secretary for Bethel College and Hesco
Industries, was a member of First Mennonite Church (Newton) and volunteered
many years at Schowalter Villa, the Et Cetera Shop and MCC.
On Oct. 9, 1951, Helen married Donovan Bachman. He died Oct.
3, 2016.
Helen is survived by her children, Mary (Bruce) Dyck of
Exeter, California, and Ken (Rachel) Bachman of Hesston; daughter-in-law, Karen
Bachman of Newton; grandchildren: Amy (Derrick) Birdsell of Hesston, Lisa
(Brad) Jacobs of Bedford, New Hampshire, Johann (Stacy) Dyck of
Richardson,Texas, B. J. (Kristen) Dyck of Bakersfield, California, Ben
Bollinger-Bachman of Hesston and Lizzy Bollinger-Bachman of Hesston; eight
great-grandchildren; a brother, Irvin Goertzen of Goessel; and a sister, Edna
Ruth Graber of Hesston.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and son,
Ron Bachman.
Family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday (May 19,
2019) at Schowalter Villa Chapel, Hesston. Graveside service will be at 9 a.m.
Monday (May 20, 2019) at Restlawn Cemetery, Newton, with a memorial service to
follow at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Mennonite Church, Newton, with Pastors
Anita Kehr and Kay Schroeder officiating.
Memorials have been designated for Schowalter Villa Good
Samaritan Fund or First Mennonite Church, Newton, in care of Miller-Ott Funeral
Home, 107 S. Lancaster, Hesston, KS 67062.
