Obituary of Helen H. Stine

Coffeyville - Helen H. Stine, age 96, of Edna, KS, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Monday, March 2, 2009 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Helen was born November 22, 1912 in Chetopa, Ks to Henry Michael and Cora (Crane) Hahn. She had an older sister, Mildred, and a younger brother, Wilbur, both preceded her in death. Helen and her family moved from Chetopa to a farm west of Bartlett Kansas in her early childhood. She attended grade school at Lake Creek School, which was close to the family home. She was a 1930 graduate of Labette County Community High School. Helen was married to Donald Edward "Snoox" Stine on May 14, 1938 in Oswego, Ks. They made their home on the Stine family farm east of Edna, KS. Their ranching and farming operation specialized in deferred fed steers and for many years they operated their own feedlot. Snoox preceded Helen in death on August 3, 1997. They had one daughter, Jane Burnett, of Edna. Helen was a member of the Edna United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She served her church as president of the official board, president of the UMW, and she held many other positions through the years. Her handwork was always a popular item at the annual church bazaar. Her cutwork pillowcases and embroidered tea towels were of the finest quality. She was one of the ladies of the church who pieced and quilted numerous quilts. She spent many hours at this activity both at the church and in her home. Helen was one of the charter members of the Edna Civic Organization, ECO's. She served as president of this organization and held several other offices. This group established the Veteran's Honor Roll Board and flagpole beside the old post office, which is a landmark in Edna. She worked in the various fund raising projects of the organization and made many batches of noodles for the annual beef and noodle dinners. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Cunningham Chapter No. 239, Edna. Helen held all of the offices in that organization and also served as a District Aid. For over 20 years, she served her community as a charter member and treasurer of Edna Rural Rental Housing, Inc. This organization was responsible for the building and operation of Golden Homes, an independent living facility for senior citizens in Edna. Helen was always very involved in the activities in Jane's life and served as sewing project leader for the Leib 4-H Club from 1954-1958. She was a member of the Tuesday Afternoon Study Club, which was affiliated with the Federated Women's Clubs of America. She held various offices in the Club. Serving her community was very important to Helen. She was the local fund raising chairman for the American Cancer Society for many years. For over 75 years, Helen was an active member in the local camp of the Royal Neighbors of America. Helen's yard was a display of the evidence of her green thumb. Flowers, particularly roses, were her delight. For many years she grew a garden and canned the produce for her family. In her later years, she and Grace Carroll enjoyed planting flowers, trees, and gardens together. There is still a small strawberry patch at her house. Other hobbies Helen enjoyed at different times in her life were bowling, playing cards, creating beautiful ceramic pieces, sewing, and cooking delicious meals for family and friends who often visited her home. She and Snoox had a gift of hospitality and visitors always felt welcome. Her lemon pie was a favorite of many at the church dinners, and members of her family looked forward to the angel food cakes she baked for their birthdays. Helen is survived by her daughter, Jane Burnett, and son-in-law, Gilbert Burnett, of Edna, her grandson, Gregg Burnett, his wife, Lisa, and their children, Maci and Max, of Evergreen, CO, her granddaughter, Michelle Henry, her husband, Troy, and their children, Ashley, Victoria, Morgan, Michael, and Matthew, of Greenville, TX. her nephew, Michael Hahn and his wife, Nancy, her sister-in-law, Eloise Hahn, of Bartlett, KS and her niece, Juanita Nunnallee, of rural Welch, OK, and a host of family and friends. Services will be Saturday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the Edna United Methodist Church, and burial will be in the North Edna Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, March 6th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the church. Memorials to the Edna United Methodist Church, the Edna Volunteer Fire Department, or the Edna Public Library; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. Cline, Coffeyville, KS, 67337.