Background
Hemmes, Helen Ruth was born on February 8, 1946 in Rock Valley, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Cornelius E. and Coba Irene (Blankespoor) Van Zanten.
Hemmes, Helen Ruth was born on February 8, 1946 in Rock Valley, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Cornelius E. and Coba Irene (Blankespoor) Van Zanten.
Bachelor in English, Center College, Pella, Iowa, 1967. Master of Arts in English, University Hawaii, 1969.
Community development technician, County of Hawaii, Hilo, 1979-1981; affirmative action officer, County of Hawaii, Hilo, 1981-1984; visiting instructor, Center College, Pella, 1984-1985; community coordinator, Hilo Adolescent Family Life Project, 1985-1987; president, CPO, Hawaii Island United Way, Inc., Hilo, since 1987.
Member Volunteer Leadership Development Program, Hawaii County, since 1985. Board directors Big Island Housing Foundation, Hawaii County, since 1987. Chairperson Civil Service Commission, Hawaii County, 1992-1992, commissioner, 1990-1993.
Board directors Na Leo 'O Hawai'i, since 1994. Member American Association of University Women (past president), League of Women Voters, Rotary Club of Hilo.
Married Don E. Hemmes, September 2, 1967. Children: Kimo Evan, David Keoni.