Helen Richardson Etter Holt

Spearman experienced the loss of a long-time prominent citizen recently with the death of Helen Holt at the age of 100 years and 90 days in Hansford Hospice on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. A private family service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in Spearman at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. John Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Hansford Cemetery. Arrangements are made by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman. Due to COVID 19, social distancing guidelines will be followed. Services will be broadcast live on Boxwell Brothers Facebook page and the First United Methodist Church of Spearman Facebook page (Spearman.fumc) for those who wish to watch.

Helen was born on May 7, 1920, to Loren and Gladys M. Arnold Richardson in O'Neill, Nebraska. Helen was a lifelong resident of Spearman and contributed generously to the betterment of the community through her work on various boards, serving in various service organizations, and financial support of community projects, such as scholarship funds. Her support of the Spearman community will be missed. Her presence will also be missed by many friends and family.

She is survived by step-son, Larry Holt and step-daughter, Linda Jarvis; four nephews, Tom Richardson, Steven Richardson, Phillip Richardson, Lou Richardson; niece, Denise Larson. She is also survived by many friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Arnold Richardson; first husband, Tom Etter in 1990; second husband, Nolan Holt in 2017; one great-grand-daughter, Georgia Grace Pearson.

The family suggests memorials be given to Hansford Hospice, Wheelright Museum of the American Indian or to one's favorite charity.