Dodge City - Evelyn Louise (Trummel) Helm was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on April 29, 2021 at age 98. She was born in Wilmore Kansas to Orda and Ethel (Baker) Trummel on November 1, 1922.

She married Louis Helm and together, they had 3 children: Virginia, Carolyn, and Julia. She maintained the household and took care of her children. Later, she moved to Dodge City, where she worked different jobs from waitressing to cleaning until her retirement.

Evelyn loved spending time in the kitchen and with her family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She liked keeping up with politics and feeding the birds outside her apartment.

She enjoyed telling stories from her childhood, especially growing up on the farm. We always joked that she would live to be 100 and laughed at all the history she had already lived through. Sadly, she did not make it to 100, but she lived 98 wonderful years. Those who knew her, loved her. Evelyn was respected by all who knew her. She always seemed to think of others before herself. She is now in a better place watching down on all of us.

Evelyn is survived by her daughters: Virginia and Julia. She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, and her daughter Carolyn.

A short graveside ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Wilmore cemetery, followed by a dinner. There is no visitation as cremation has taken place.  Arrangements by Swaim Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.  Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.