Helen Bettie (Spencer) Van Riper passed away on February 5, 2020, at the age of 97, at her home near Neola, Iowa.
She was born on August 27, 1922 to Ray and Freda (Olsen) Spencer. Helen graduated from Omaha University and started her teaching career in a one-room school house near Neola. From there she went to the Council Bluffs school system. She met Seth B. Van Riper and they moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where she taught for several years. They moved to Ralston, Nebraska where she finished out her teaching career. Her second career involved being an apartment manager for a local Omaha company for over 30 years, retiring at age 92.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
She is survived by daughters, Helen Ann and Marjorie Van Riper; brother, Phil Spencer of Underwood, Iowa; nieces, Rhonda and Amy; nephew, John and numerous cousins and friends.
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Previous Events
Visitation
9
Feb
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Funeral Service
10
Feb
10 Third Avenue
Underwood, IA 51576
With a luncheon back at church following interment.
Cemetery Details
Location
300th Street
Neola, IA 51559
Charity of choice
Neola Senior Citizens, Lookout Village in Neola
