Helen "Hap" Closs

Helen "Hap" Closs, 91year old loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Parkwood Estates in Fort Collins, Colo.

Helen Maxine Smith, the youngest of six children, was born Feb. 18, 1922 to Lenlie "Elton" Smith and Lizzie (McMichael) Smith in Blue Springs, Neb. She married Charles Weaver on December 5, 1954 and had two children. He unexpectedly passed away on October 17, 1960. She reunited with her high school friend, Maurice Closs and they were united in marriage on Aug. 22, 1963 at the First Methodist Church in Boulder, Colo. where she raised her family and was employed by Boulder Optical.

Helen is survived by her daughter and son, Kim (Kent) Walkenhorst of Ft. Collins and John (Janet) Closs of Lone Tree, Colo; grandchildren Ashley (Kalen) Mauldin of New Castle, Colo., Whitney Walkenhorst of Fort Collins, Lauren and Matthew Closs of Lone Tree: great-granddaughter Ava Mauldin of New Castle; nieces Norma DeRoin, Patricia Lewis, Susan Rood and Joan Hannan. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Maurice Closs; brothers Hubert, Wyman and Lyle Smith; and sisters Iva Stewart and Estel Daniels.

Helen will be greatly missed by all that knew her. A service in celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 Saturday, April 20, 2013 in the Columbine room of the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wymore, Neb. Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept.; c/o Goes Funeral Care, 3665 Canal Dr., Suite E., Fort Collins, CO 80524.