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Helen Ida
Helen Mae Ida passed away Thursday morning, July 18, 2024, at her home in Eau Claire.

Helen was born January 28, 1933, in rural Eleva to Clifford and Florence (Schak) Segerstrom.

She was united in marriage to Ira Ida on August 11, 1951, at Pentecostal Assembly in Eau Claire.

At the age of 15 she began her life-long mission of serving and working with people, starting as a carhop at her sister’s restaurant. In 1962 Helen began working with Jack Timm of Timm’s Dairy, managing Timm’s Minit Mart on Grand Avenue. Through the years they opened 4 other locations in the area. In 1993 she took a position at Jan Bell Jewelry in Sam’s Club, working there until her retirement in 2001. After retiring she enjoyed time with Ira and her family. They spent time together traveling to Hawaii, London, Paris and Norway. They also enjoyed a Mexican cruise.
After the passing of their son-in-law Al in 2017, Ira and Helen made their home with their daughter, Jerrene.

Helen was a member of Faith Church since it was organized in the early 1970’s. Before the building on Fear Street was finished, she and many others opened their homes for services.

She loved and appreciated her church family and enjoyed helping others. She had many stories taking place in the church kitchen while they were preparing food for various occasions. 

Helen will be deeply missed by her daughter Jerrene (Ida) White of Eau Claire; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Ira on August 24, 2019; parents Clifford and Florence Segerstrom; siblings, Viola Dascher and Lloyd Segerstrom; son-in-law Al White; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Lily Ida; brother and sister-in-law, Richard Ida and Virginia Tappe.
She gave her life to the Lord June 14, 1948, and He carried her through a wonderful life. Her mission was always to help and serve other people.

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at Faith Church in Eau Claire located at 3431 Fear Street. 

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at the church with Pastor Todd Trapani officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Eau Claire. The family is assisted by Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta.

Online condolences can be left at www.andersonfhaugusta.com