Helen Ione Schold, 103, passed away peacefully in Plymouth, MN on September 20th. Helen led an exuberant life and was a beacon of light to all who knew her. She will be forever loved and remembered by family and friends.

Helen began life on her family's farm near White, SD. Her family was active in the Danish Pioneer Lutheran Church where she was also an accomplished pianist. Helen graduated valedictorian from Brookings High School in 1939 and Minnesota School of Business, Minneapolis in 1940. Helen was an adventurer, exploring post education opportunities including work at her hometown newspaper, the Dept. Of Agriculture in Washington DC, and John Morell in Sioux Falls, SD before meeting John Schold of Minneapolis through family friends.

John and Helen were married December 10, 1949, and moved to Edina, MN where John owned a commercial construction business, and their three children were born. In 1963 the family moved to Fargo, ND where Helen became more involved in their successful construction company. She was honored to serve as secretary of the (AGC) Associated General Contractors of North Dakota. Helen enjoyed many years of happiness and adventures in Edina, MN, Fargo, ND, and Spearfish, SD, before returning to Plymouth, MN to be close to her children. A special place for Helen was the family's cabin at Terry Peak in the Black Hills, built with John and family in 1968, holding over 50 years of treasured memories.

Helen's warm and outgoing personality helped forge enduring friendships and memories that will live on in the hearts of her family and friends. She will be forever missed!

Helen is predeceased by her husband, John, and son, Dennis. She is survived by her children, Randall (Birgit) Schold and Debbie Schold; three grandchildren, Steffen Schold, Christoffer (Payton) Schold, and Max (Sarah) Hazledine and one great grandchild, August Hazledine. Her family is grateful to have shared her remarkable life.

Helen will be forever loved and remembered by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice.  Visitation will be held October 7th from 2:00-3:00 PM, followed by a funeral service, both at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, SD and interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Brookings, SD. A celebration of Helen's life will be scheduled for a later date in Minneapolis, MN.