Allan Lee Helseth, 79, Hamilton, MO, passed away at his home on July 26, 2021.  He lived in Hamilton for the past 49 years, moving here from Kansas City.

Allan was born on September 6, 1941, in Minot, North Dakota, to Melven and Opal (Getchell) Helseth.  He graduated from the Minot High School in 1960.  He then attended A & P School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He worked as a jet engine mechanic for TWA in Kansas City, MO.  Allan also honorably served his country in the Army for 3 years, serving from 1960-1963.

Allan was a very active member and elder of the Open Bible Church in Hamilton.  He and his wife were involved in the bread and clothing ministry of the church.  He was also a farmer.

Preceding Allan in death were his parents; an infant brother-Marlen; brother-Ray; and brother-in-law-Vernon Johnson.

On August 22, 1965, he married Phyllis Kirby in Princeton, Indiana.  Phyllis survives of the home.

Additional survivors:  Children-Keith (Melissa) Helseth, Kirksville, MO; Sherilyn (Mike) Bills, Kidder, MO; 3 grandchildren-Taylor Bills and Victoria and Jessica Helseth; 2 great-grandsons-Sawyer Bills and Russell Osborn; sister-Ardith Johnson, Plaza, North Dakota; brother-Marvin (Marilyn) Helseth, Windsor, MO; and cousins.

Funeral:  2:30 p.m., Friday, July 30, 2021, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Visitation:  1 hour prior to the service, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the funeral home.

Interment:  The Kidder Cemetery, Kidder, MO.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Friends may call on Thursday, July 29, from noon until 5 p.m., and Friday morning.