March 24, 1913 – August 17, 2010
Helen L. Benzel passed away on August 17, 2010 at Mesa Manor with her daughter by her side. Helen was born in Columbia, Missouri on March 24, 1913 from the union of PA and Hester Weekley Miller. When Helen was around six years of age the family moved west settling in the Glade Park area. Helen graduated from area schools and in 1929 married George F. Rhyne. Together they had five children. After George passed in 1960, Helen married Karl Benzel in 1966. He precedes her in death. Helen was a member of the Calvary Bible Church and took great joy in being a mother and grandmother. She will be remembered as a fabulous cook and seamstress. Helen leaves behind her son, Perry Allen Rhyne (Susan) of Goose Creek, South Carolina, and a daughter, Joan N. Ingram of Grand Junction; 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three children, Wendell Rhyne, Doris Rhyne and Dorothy Jenkins. A private family gathering will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in Helen's name to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado. Arrangements have been entrusted to Martin Mortuary.
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