Donald Boyd Helsman

Donald Boyd Helsman, of Morrisville, died on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Aria Hospital Bucks County. He was 65. Born in Brookings, South Dakota, Donald has been a long time resident of Lower Bucks County. He was a 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School where he played basketball, baseball and golf. Donald retired from Freedom Greeting Cards. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam era. He was a member of the John Billington VFW Post #6495 and the American Legion Post #834 Donald was the beloved soul mate of Katie (his Irish lady) for 22 years. He was the father of Bethann (Michael) Marciano, Kevin (Arzu) Helsman, Jamey (Steffanie) Helsman, Randy Helsman and Sharon Helsman. He will be sadly missed by his sister Carol Coates, his niece Lynn (Simon) Morris, cousins Donna (Lombard) Jensen and Norma Kay, many grandchildren, cousins and friends and especially his loyal friend and companion Austin. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Rd., Levittown where his funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Billington VFW Post #6495, 16705 Haines Road, Levittown, PA 19055.