Helen Lucille Rote, 76 of The Villages, Florida died November 2, 2013 at Taylor Farm Assisted Living in Bushwood, MD. Born April 13, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa Helen was the daughter of the late Lisle Elliott and Lucille (Mowrey) Elliott. A longtime resident of central Iowa, Helen retired from U.S. West Communications as a customer service representative. She moved to Florida 10 years ago, was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Mulberry Women’s Club and supported Shepherds Lighthouse. She enjoyed time with family and friends, and played golf and bocce ball. Helen is survived by her sister Ann Clough (Doug) of Champaign, Illinois; two children, Robin Helton (Richard) of Chamberlain, South Dakota and Robert Rote, Jr. (Kristi) of Leonardtown, Maryland; five grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rote, Sr., and her sister, Marilyn Breese. Memorial Services will be held on December 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1511 Buenos Aires Boulevard, The Villages, FL 32162 and on December 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 3100 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50317. Memorial contributions may be made to […]
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