Helen Joyce Vandermar

RICHMOND, Ind. – Helen Joyce Vandermar, age 86, of Richmond, died Friday, December 12, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born January 17, 1928, in Richmond, Virginia, to Norman and Helene Ley Grimes, Helen lived in Richmond, Indiana, for most of her life. In her early years she served as a switch board operator during the war and later attended nursing school. She demonstrated a deep compassion to help others who were in need. Helen displayed her compassion by working in the millinery department at Elder Beerman, volunteering with Meals on Wheels, and taking elderly people to appointments. She was also a devoted volunteer at Birthright. Helen enjoyed cooking for her husband and family and gardening, especially taking care of her violets. She was very uplifting and had the innate ability to make people feel special and important. Helen was a member of Central United Methodist Church. She loved Bible studies and completed the entire Bible Study Fellowship series. Survivors include her children, Paul Vandermar of Richmond and Mary (Stephen) Sawada, Carol (Chris) Maher, and Cathy (Greg) Price, all of Zionsville, Indiana; grandchildren, Hayley Sawada and Samuel Sawada, both of Zionsville, Indiana, Matthew Maher of Baltimore, Maryland, Gregory Maher of Chicago, Illinois, and Lena Price, David Price, and Stephen Price, all of Zionsville, Indiana; sister, Dorothy Scearce of Richmond, Virginia; nieces; nephew; cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Albert G. Vandermar who died on November 3, 2014; parents; and brother, Norman Grimes. Visitation for Helen Joyce Vandermar will be from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014, at Central United Methodist Church, 1425 East Main Street, Richmond. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014, at Central United Methodist Church with Pastor Curtis Banker officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to: Birthright, 303 South 6th Street, Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Helen Joyce Vandermar

January 17, 1928 - December 12, 2014