Donita May Helling, 60, a resident of Blue Springs, MO formerly of Raytown, MO passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 2, 2017. She was born April 2, 1957 in Kansas City, MO to Donald and Jaunita (Cornell) Stutzman.
Donita married the love of her life, David Helling on March 26, 1983 in Lee’s Summit, MO. From this union four children were born. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Donita was an amazing cook, who had a deep love for the beaches of Puerto Rico and the sand between her toes. Her laughter was contagious and will be missed by all.
Survivors include husband, David Helling of Blue Springs, MO; children, Laura Anne Gomez of Grain Valley, MO, Bailey Elizabeth Helling of Kansas City, MO, Corey David Helling and wife Emily of Wood River, IL, Austin Stephen Helling and wife Kristin of Raytown, MO; mother, Jaunita Stutzman of Independence, MO; sisters, Linda Henggeler and husband Larry of Raytown, MO, Vickie Basa and husband Manuel of Waxahachie, TX; brother, William Stutzman of Independence, MO; grandchildren, Blaine, Kaela, Grace, Evelyn June. She is preceded in death by father, Donald Stutzman; granddaughter, Margo May.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs, MO. A celebration of Donita’s life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hurricane Relief for the island of Vieques, www.gofundme.com/viequeslove. Memories of Donita and condolence to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
I can’t believe you’re gone. We’ve been friends a long time. I am going to miss you terribly. I know you are with my brother,, that comforts me. RIP,,,,until I see you again cuz
Such a honor that she was a part of my life. her sharing the island that she loved, will be missed, her life was too short.
David: I am shocked and dismayed to read of your family’s loss. I certainly will be thinking of you and your family during these trying times.
David, kids, grandkids and family, I worked with Donita more years ago than I can really imagine. We had lots of conversations and laughs. She will be missed.
Larry Wright
Dave I know there are no words that can express what your family is going through at this time but no God is in control and will comfort you in this unexpected loss. With sincere regret of the passing of your loved one. May you continue to be strong. Thinking and praying for you and family.
Joining your family in sorrow in losing Donita so suddenly. Fond memories and much love when I think of her. May you be covered by grace and surrounded by love today and every day. So sorry not to be there to celebrate a beautiful soul. Love from Colorado (moved there 2012). God bless you all.
David, I am sorry for your lost. Loss of a love one is hard to understand; however, memories can never be taken away from us. My prayers are for Donita, you, and your family for your loss.
Donita May Helling you’ll be in my heart and soul until I meet you again. You were one wonderful human being and you spread your kindness and beauty to everyone. I love you. Rest In Peace sister, until I see you again.
I am so very sorry for your loss Dave, my thoughts are with you and your family old friend.
Donita, I never met you, but I know your son Austin. I know you must be a great Mom to have raised such a wonderful son. You will be missed and my prayers are with your family. God bless you.
I went to high school with Dave Helling but never got to meet Donita. Dave was a good friend from four years at Bishop O’Hara High School but we fell out of touch all these years. I am sorry for your loss to you and your family. I wish that I could have met her. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Dave and the entire family…my heart breaks for every one of you. I worked with Donita in Kansas City many years ago and we had such fun at work and our lunches out. She is a very special lady and will be missed greatly. Thoughts and prayers with you and your entire family. May our Heavenly Father give everyone the strength and comfort you will need in the very difficult times ahead.
To vicki Basa, & family, George & I are so sorry for the loss of your love one , our prayers and love is with you family
Travis and I are so very sorry to hear of her passing. We donated to Vieques Love in her honor. Our thoughts are with the family.
I did not know that Donita had passed away until this last weekend when I visited the Kansas City area. I remember growing up next door to her and she was always a sweet and special person. I had not talked to her in many years. I was very shocked and saddened by the news of her death. I will pray that God holds each one of her family close and heals there hearts. The world has lost a very special person.