Helen Louise Bredesen

Helen Louise Bredesen

Helen Louise Bredesen, 81, of Overland Park, Kansas, died quietly in her sleep at home during the early morning hours of Sunday, January 22, 2012.

 

Helen was born on April 21, 1930, in Brewer, Maine, to Isaac E. and Madeline (Renouf) Staples. In 1956 she met US Air Force Lt. Richard M. Bredsen at a dance. They married in 1958 and settled in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Richard’s home town. After getting a job at Pillsbury as a commodities broker in 1956, the couple moved to the Kansas city area and soon started a family. The couple enjoyed traveling and made many life-long friends along the way. Helen especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

 

Helen is preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Dorothy A. Giles and brothers, Robert, Paul and Richard.

 

Helen leaves behind her loving husband and best friend of 53 years, Richard M. Bredesen; two children, Richard E. Bredesen of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Jann L. Gryska of Kansas City, Kansas; daughter-in-law, Kari Bredesen; five beloved grandchildren, SN Hannah E. Gryska, US Navy, Ethan W. Gryska of Overland Park, Kansas, Haakon D. Bredesen, Kjerstin A. Bredesen, and Marit L. Bredesen, all of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; and a brother, Ralph Staples of Brewer, Maine.

 

Memorial Visitation

 

A celebration of Helen’s life will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.

 

 

Memorial Contributions

 

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 1001 E. 101st Terrace, Suite 180, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.

 

Helen Louise Bredesen obituaries
Print Obituary & Condolences Print Obituary & Condolences

Offer Condolence for the family of Helen Louise Bredesen

Posted by Obituaries on January 23, 2012     5 Comments

Messages of Condolence

  1. Becky & Dennis Williams on January 24th, 2012 6:01 pm

    To Jann and Family,
    Words cannot express the sorrow that we feel for you with the loss of your mother. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of healing. I know that your mother will never be forgotten.
    Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you or your family
    Becky and Dennis Williams

  2. Amy Hyken-Lande on January 24th, 2012 6:29 pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Helen was a wonderful Mother and Grandmother. So many memories I have, of being over at the house when Jann and I were younger.

  3. Linda & Harvey Hyken on January 24th, 2012 10:08 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

  4. Greg Barr on January 25th, 2012 5:35 pm

    Rick, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  5. Mike Burton on January 26th, 2012 11:05 am

    Rick, so sorry for your loss. Please know mine and my district’s thoughts and prayers are with you at this very tough time.

Please share your thoughts ...




  • How do I send a condolence?

    At the bottom of this page, you will find a condolence form. You will need to fill out some basic information prior to typing your message. (We will not share your e-mail address with anyone) Once you are finished, simply click the submit condolence button. The condolence will be approved before it is published to the web site.

    We also provide a Tell-A-Friend feature located directly below these instructions. this from allows you to send the obituary to a friend. This is particularly helpful to someone who may live out of town.

  • QR Code for this Obituary

    Use your Smartphone to scan the QR Code on the right to access this page on your phone.

  • Share This Obituary

  • Grief Video Series

    Join Grief Expert, Doug Manning in his Journey Through Grief video series. Grief Video Series with Doug Manning Watch the Grief Videos here.

  • Would you like to order flowers?

    If you would like to order flowers please see the selection available at Russell Florist. Click here to see all of the available floral arrangements.