Helen Berniece Schaper

Helen Berniece 'Blackwood' Schaper, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at her Camelot Nursing Center residence, in Farmington, at the age of 84 years, 5 months & 13 days. Helen was born in Claremore, Oklahoma, on December 27, 1924, & was the daughter of Walter Blackwood and Edna L. 'Wix' Blackwood Keller. Also preceding-in-death was her StepDad, Peter W. Keller, her Husband, Henry Paul Schaper, Sr., (May 7, 1983); 1 Sister, Mildred Payne; 1 StepSister: Edna Lofton & 1 Grandson, David Payne.

Helen was: * a longtime, faithful member of Farmington Christian Church; * a member of The Red Hat Society; * a member of TOPS. She & Henry were united in marriage on Feb. 2, 1953, in Key West, FL. Henry preceded-in-death in 1983.

Survivors Include : 1 Daughter, Laura G. 'Mrs. Kelly' Reynolds, of Patton, MO; 1 Son, Henry P. (& Ann) Schaper, of Farmington; 3 Grandchildren: Sarah (& Mike) Pulliam; Chrissy (& Andy) Baldwin; Cindy Boatright (& Jerry Gowen, Jr.) - all of Farmington. 4 Great-Grandchildren: Emily & Alaina Pulliam; Trevor & Mason Gowen. Also surviving are numerous Nieces & Nephews.

Visitation : Friday, 5-9 p.m. Visitation resumes Saturday, 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. @ TAYLOR CHAPEL. Visitation moves to Farmington Christian Church, starting Saturday @ 11:00 a.m.

Funeral : Saturday, 1:00 p.m., June 13, 2009, at Farmington Christian Church, with Rev. Dale Berck officiating.

Interment : Hillview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Farmington.

Memorials : HospiceCare, Inc. - PO Box 1000 - Park Hills, MO. 63601-1000