Rhonda Kay Helm , of Lawrence, Kansas passed away at the age of 65on Friday, June 16, 2023 at her home . A visitation l service will be held at 1 pm. on Wednesday, June 21st at Rumsey Yost Funeral home in Lawrence Kansas. A graveside memorial will follow right after at 2 pm Wednesday June 21st at Memorial park cemetery in Lawrence Kansas.
Rhonda was born October 11th 1957 in Lawrence Kansas Daughter of Emil Trybom and Charlotte Trybom Rhonda attended Lawrence high school Rhonda married Bobby Helm on May 7th 1999 in Miami Oklahoma Rhonda worked at Davol for several of years. Rhonda loved garage sales her and Bobby would start off in Kansas but could end up in Oklahoma , She loved taking rides just her and Bobby , She loved her cold Pepsi from Dairy Queen , And her joy was her grandkids she loved them and spending time with them, Rhonda’s favorite was Halloween she would put out lots of decorations.
Rhonda is survived by Her husband Bobby Helm Step mom Janette Trybom Sister Mona (skeeter) Trybom of Lawrence,Brother Jake Trybom, Brother James Keuster Children Led Graf, Shannon Tate, Amy Helm, Jessica Helm , Scott (Tashe) Helm, Felisha (Anthony) Frye , Broth in laws and sister in laws Jimmy Helm, Mary Montgomery (Skip) Judy (Marty) Sheley Glen (Carla ) Helm, Roger (Lucinda) Helm Rita (Alan ) Calef Freida (Gary ) Houk, Lynn (Kent) Nichols and Tom McKay , 13 Grandkids and 4 Great grand kids.
She is preceded in death by her parents Emil Trybom and Charlotte Trybom and Oliver and Geneva Helm and sister in law Tammy Helm
Would like to give a special thanks to Midland Hospice House and to Katherine Hertlien and the medical staff and doctors that took care of Rhonda.
Special Thanks to Mary Montgomery for always being there day and night, phone calls in the middle of the night and she would hop up and be there in a split second. (Thanks Sister for all you did for Rhonda )
Special thanks for Grand daughter Kameron (Elvis) for always helping with grandma any time night or day .
Special thanks to Felisha Frye for helping take care of Rhonda and having to some time spend the night.
Rhonda was loved by all and will be missed by all
Prayers for your family , I learned after seeing another family member. She was one of my favorite mom friends , really loved to cook. Memories will last forever
Bobby, so sorry to hear about Rhonda. She definitely kept you on the ground. I will miss running into you two at garage sales. Prayers
Karen
Never dream this happen too her wonderful sweet person she was my god
So sorry for your loss. Rhonda was a sweet woman. The family will be kept in our prayers during this difficult time.
Sending prayers to the entire family. So many fun memories of Rhonda at family functions. I will miss her and Bobby driving by the house and giving me a wave. I look forward to seeing Rhonda one day again in heaven.
We are so sorry to hear of Rhonda passing. We both worked with her at Davol for many many years. I remember the 6am garage sales on saturdays. We would hit quite a few and had a lot of fun. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Bobby and the family.
I love you beyond words grandma! You’re my life and my best friend! I as well took care of you and was at hospital stays and bedside helped you shower and all. All the memories we have no one can take that from us! You’re my pride and joy! I promise I will make you so proud and I know you will be there in my heart and spirit when I walk at graduation in nursing school! I love you so much grandma! I’m your first grand baby! I promise to always make you proud! I will never ever forget you! I love you so much! I will forever be you brown eyed girl.
Prayers for comfort and strength for all of the family especially for Bobby, Shannon and Led. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you be surrounded with the love of family and friends during this time.
So sorry for your loss! She was a wonderful lady. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Love you Rhonda rest in paradise we will take care of Bobby love you and glad I got to know you for 40 plus years.
Condolences to your family. Prayers to all of you.
I first met Rhonda at Davol back in 1988, my condolences.
Just learned yesterday that I knew your husband’s family. Small world!
God bless and hold your heart in his hands.
Respectfully
Debbie Shirar
So very sorry for your loss. I loved working with Rhonda at Davol. Always so much fun to talk & work with. May your memories comfort you at this time ?