Background
Helmer, LaVonne Jones was born on March 24, 1928 in Langford, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of Newton T. Jones and Iva Elsie Colcord.
journalist elementary school educator
Helmer, LaVonne Jones was born on March 24, 1928 in Langford, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of Newton T. Jones and Iva Elsie Colcord.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Northern State University, South Dakota, 1967. Master of Science in Education, Northern State University, South Dakota, 1976. Master of Science in Education and Counseling, Northern State University, South Dakota, 1983.
Teacher Groton Schools, South Dakota, 1963—1975. Teacher, counselor Bristol School, 1992—1993. Reporter, journalist Groton Newspaper, since 1994.
Retired, 1994
Director, secretary Champion Day County, Webster, South Dakota, 1993—2003. Private practise.
Member of Aberdeen Area Retired Teachers, Federal Women's Club (president district V 1976-1977, Golden Apple award 1996), American Legion (president 1984-1986, District president for District 4), Kiwanis Groton Club (secretary, award 2003-2004).
Married Richard Ellwin Helmer, September 20, 1953 (divorced June 1988). Children: Deborah Helmer Utecht, Richard N., Pamela Helmer Merkel, Cheryl Helmer Wold.