Helen Margaret (Janas) Blair
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Helen Margaret (Janas) Blair
Age 92, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born January 6, 1931 in Rumford, South Dakota, the daughter of Arthur Charles and Eva Luella (Rust) Robertson.
Helen served as a short term missionary to Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua and Brazil. She was appointed by the state of North Dakota to serve on a six member board to lay the foundation and start the first group home for way ward girls in the state of North Dakota. Besides her beloved daughter, Juanita, Helen cared for 25 foster children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands Clinton Janas and Kenneth Blair, one sister Alice, three brothers Paul Tracy, John Tracy, and Clair Tracy.
Survivors include one daughter Juanita Helen Grover of West Fork, Arkansas; one brother Donald Robertson of Vale, South Dakota; two grandchildren, six great grandchildren, thirteen great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, January 6th, 2024, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Farmington Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.
Age 92, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born January 6, 1931 in Rumford, South Dakota, the daughter of Arthur Charles and Eva Luella (Rust) Robertson.
Helen served as a short term missionary to Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua and Brazil. She was appointed by the state of North Dakota to serve on a six member board to lay the foundation and start the first group home for way ward girls in the state of North Dakota. Besides her beloved daughter, Juanita, Helen cared for 25 foster children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands Clinton Janas and Kenneth Blair, one sister Alice, three brothers Paul Tracy, John Tracy, and Clair Tracy.
Survivors include one daughter Juanita Helen Grover of West Fork, Arkansas; one brother Donald Robertson of Vale, South Dakota; two grandchildren, six great grandchildren, thirteen great-great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, January 6th, 2024, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Farmington Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside service.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
North, Row 05 52, Space 64
General
Jan 6, 1931
Jan 2, 2024
93
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Tributes
I met Helen at the Lincoln Senior Center. We became friends, ate lunch together, sometimes played Bingo. Always looked forward to her coming. Loved to hear her tell us about her growing up and the interesting life that she lived. She loved the Lord and doing missionary work and loved all the foster kids in her care. Helen was a special person and I have been blessed to have known her.
Kathy Ranin - friend
Helen was a woman of great faith who loved people. Whatever the need, she was ready to reach out to help. She lived with a great purpose to do good and reach the lost with the gospel. First Assembly was blessed by her. She is enjoying a much deserved reward in God's presence.
Rev. Jerry Mizell - Former Pastor
I met Ms. Helen at the Lincoln Senior Center where i work. We loved her and all her stories. I could listen to her all day. She was truly a remarkable woman who loved the lord.She is so missed by everyone!
Dena Swaffar - friend
Helen was my dear friend and confidant in Williston, ND, where Clint and Helen (Janas) raised cattle. We never tired when speaking of the Lord. She was a wonderful Christian and my prayer partner. I loved her and Clinton. We visited Helen and Clinton twice in Arkansas and by the way of our telephones. I know she is with the Lord and rejoicing! I thank God for her life. Wes loved visiting their ranch outside of Williston. We will remember all the wonderful visits spanning a lifetime it seems.
Arlinda Munger - friend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside service.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
North, Row 05 52, Space 64
General
Jan 6, 1931
Jan 2, 2024
93
Documents