Nancy Lindsey Helmstadter
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Nancy Lindsey Helmstadter, age 91, died June 18, 2022. Nancy was born on November 16, 1930, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was the only child of Helen E. Friend and Adrian H. Lindsey.
Nancy graduated from Miss Barstow’s School for girls in Kansas City, MO in 1948, and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1952. She married George A. Helmstadter of Wilmette, IL. in June of 1952. He preceded her in death in May of 1991.
Nancy was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority serving on the A.A.C and House Corps during her alumni years. She was a member of P.E.O chapter AZ, Daughters of the American Revolution, Ventura, past member of Friends of Spencer Art Museum Board, KU Natural History Biodiversity Board, Watkins Museum Board, Douglas County Senior Service Board, University Women’s Club, Hill Society of the Chancellor’s Club, MBSI Stein Collectors International, Trinity Episcopal Church, and Oak Hill Society.
Surviving members are George Louis Helmstadter (son) Santa, ID. Nora McClintock McCrory (daughter) Atchison, KS. Ann Tyvand (daughter) Lynnwood, WA. One grandchild Adrian B. Tyvand, Shorewood, WA.
Suggested memorials to the KU Endowment or Douglas County Historic Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Private services, cremation, and she will be buried in Oak Hill Cemetery next to her husband at the Friend Family plot.
Nancy was our neighbor for six years in Lawrence… And we always enjoyed talking to her in our shared driveway! She was a very warm and sweet person and we will miss her. Thoughts and prayers for the family
Helmstadter Family
We really enjoyed your mother, we did landscaping and planted her flower boxes.
So sorry to hear that’s she’s gone, we enjoyed her as a great person.
Ann and staff at Clinton Parkway Nursery
Benedictine College expresses deepest condolences to Nora, George, Ann and families on the loss of your mother, Nancy Helmstadter. You are in our prayers.
My condolences to the family of a good friend and neighbor of mine. Nancy lived in the country home of my aunt and uncle at one time. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She was such a positive person. I’ve lost a friend.
Nancy was one Classy Lady who loved Lawrence and KU. Many fond memories of
her, Ad & Helen and their home on Massachusetts Street.
I was saddened to learn that Nancy has passed away. She was my P.E.O. sister and we worked on committees together and sometimes shared rides to meeting. We also shared a maiden name, although my last name was Lindsay. I will miss her, but remember her very fondly.
I am so sorry to learn of Mrs. Helmstadter’s passing this summer. She was on AAC for Pi Beta Phi while I was an active member (1989-1993) and she changed the course of my life with her belief in me, her encouragement, kindness, generosity and passion for our sisterhood. I think of her often. She inspired me to give back through my own servant leadership in Pi Phi, always striving to make a difference for members, just as she did for me. We are currently planning the 150th Anniversary of KS Alpha in April 2023 and I know she would have loved every minute of the celebration. She truly was an amazing role model and I am lucky to have known her. I am thinking of you all.
Nancy was a beloved member of our Lawrence Pi Phi alumnae club. She shared many stories about her time as a Kansas Alpha and as a servant leader for the house as an alum. I will always remember how stylish and poised she was, her gift of story telling and her love of Lawrence, KU and Pi Phi.