Pratt, Helen Louise 1944-2023

PRATT, WALLACE, BANKES, CUSHATT, MILLER

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 1/4/2024 at 20:37:16

Helen Louise Pratt
January 16, 1944 - December 31, 2023

Helen L. Pratt, age 79 formerly of Colfax, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Colfax Cemetery. The family will greet friends Friday morning at Coburn Funeral Home beginning at 9:30 am. They will also greet friends following the service at a luncheon at the Howard Street Christian Church.

Memorials may be directed to the Howard Street Christian Church or the

Taylor House Hospice. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com

The daughter of Maynard Earl and Violet Loraine (Wallace) Bankes, Helen was born on January 16, 1944, one mile north of Colfax. She was a
graduate of the Colfax Senior High School, Class of 1962.

On May 1, 1964, she was united in marriage to David J. Pratt at the Howard Street Christian Church in Colfax. Helen worked at the bank in Colfax for several years and then after the birth of her son, Tim, she stayed at home to be with him. As Tim grew up, Helen went to work at the Monroe Table Company until her retirement. Helen had a soft heart for anyone in need and loved to laugh and dance. She enjoyed dancing and listening to the music that her brother Sam Bankes, David Pratt and a few other musicians
played in. With Helen being kind hearted, Tim recalls a time when a customer at a Newton grocery store had fallen and hit their head inside the
store and Helen generously gave her coat to the customer to prop the individuals head up until paramedics could arrive.

She enjoyed spending time around the holidays decorating the inside and outside of their house,
especially around Christmas. Helen could always be seen attending many of her son’s school band activities. She enjoyed riding with her husband on
their motorcycle, camping, boating and anything that was outdoors. She especially enjoyed taking care of Zoe, Tim’s dog. Helen could be found
outside walking Zoe with David or Zoe sitting on a pillow in her lap while heading into town with David.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband of 69 years, David; a son, Tim; a sister, Pat (Larry) Cushatt; a brother, Mark (Fran) Bankes and
several nieces and nephews. Preceding Helen in death were her parents, and two sisters, Norma Miller and Sue Wallace and a brother Sam Bankes.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Helen, please visit our floral store.
Events
JAN
5
Visitation
Friday, January 5, 2024
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Coburn Funeral Homes - Colfax
24 W. Howard Street
Colfax, IA 50054
Get Directions
Guaranteed delivery before Helen's Visitation begins.
JAN
5
Graveside
Friday, January 5, 2024
11:00AM
Colfax Cemetery
Boise St
Colfax, IA 50054
Get Directions
The family will also greet friends following the burial at the Howard Street Christian Church for a luncheon.
Guaranteed delivery before Helen's Graveside begins.
JAN
2
Add To The Tribute Book
Orders begin printing on January 12
Help fill the Tribute Book of Helen with memories, cherished photos, or personal signatures.

View Tribute Book
Final Resting Place
Colfax Cemetery
Boise St
Colfax, IA 50054
Get Directions
Memorial Contributions
Howard Street Christian Church
101 N Locust St, Colfax, IA 50054
5156743746
Taylor House Unity Point Hospice
3401 East Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317 ~ The Coburn Funeral Home, Colfax, Iowa 31 Dec 2023.