Jewell Braxten "Jb" Helm

JB was born on August 18, 1927 in Harwood, Missouri to William Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Helm. He served in the Army during WWII. After moving to Kansas City, Missouri, JB began his life time career at Ford Motor Company. He was a certified mechanic, avid car enthusiast and a mentor to many. His natural abilities to literally fix anything was revered by all. JB and Betty had three children, Linda Jo, Landon Eugene and Joyce Laraine.

JB was known to all as a kind and loving man who knew no stranger. He made everyone laugh with his unique dialect of what we fondly call (“JBism’s). “By doggies”!

He was preceded in death by his brother, William Eugene Helm; parents William Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Ellis Helm; daughters Linda Jo Burdick, Joyce Helm Gray and wife Betty May Friar Helm.

Survivors include brother Barnett Ellis Helm, Deerfield, Missouri; son Landon Eugene Helm and wife, Julie Selby Helm, Prior Lake, Minnesota; Jerry Burdick, son in law, Kansas City, Missouri; Scott Gray, son in law Kansas City, Missouri. Six grandchildren: Jennifer Stewart, Parkville, Missouri; Steven Burdick, Kansas City, Missouri; Emily Vogl, Columbia, Missouri; Hailey Helm Crundwell, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Ryley Carlton, Chillicothe, Missouri and Keenan Gray, Kansas City, Missouri. Four great grandchildren: Sydney Stewart, Kansas City, Missouri; Samantha Stewart, Parkville, Missouri; Gus Vogl, Columbia, Missouri and Braxton Lewis Crundwell, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Services to be held outdoors at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, Missouri, 64119 on Monday, September 20, 10:00 am officiated by Pastor Bob Baier. Interment to follow at El Dorado Springs Cemetery 300 W. Hainline Street, El Dorado Springs, Missouri, 64744 on Monday September 20, 1:30 pm officiated by Pastor Ron Marsh.

Flowers may be sent to White Chapel through Michael's Heritage Florist (913) 342-1573 https://www.michaelsheritageflorist.com/ or donations in JB’s honor may be made by check payable to American Cancer Society mailed to White Chapel at 6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, Missouri, 64119.

The family would like to thank all of those who were caregivers for JB, you truly have a special place in his heart.