Doris L Van Helten *
Doris Van Helten, age 79, found peace on August 27th, 2022. She was born on August 3rd, 1943, the daughter of Henry and Mae Ross. She attended New Sharon High School. Doris worked at Pella Rolscreen (now Pella Corporation), and Pizza Hut in Oskaloosa. Doris was married to Marion “Buck” Van Helten on June 16th, 1971. She enjoyed horse-riding, westerns, going to the casino, and her grandchildren.
She is survived by her sister Darlene (Gene) Plate of Arizona, her children Michael (Kate) Taylor of New Sharon, Angela (Randy) Sohm of Papillion NE, Patricia (Rick) Van Helten of Crystal Lake IL, her grandchildren Hannah, Kyle, and Mattie Sohm, NE; Hope, Katelyn, Drayton, Jaycob, and Mya, her five great-grandchildren, and dear friend Janet.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers William and Robert, her sister and best friend Betty, and grandson Cody.
As was Doris’ wish her body has been cremated. A private family graveside service will be held in the Friends Cemetery at New Sharon. Bates Funeral Home Oskaloosa is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family at 1223 Irvine Avenue, New Sharon Iowa 50207