New Rockford Transcript - Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

Ronald Helliwell, 81, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Nov. 15, 2019, surrounded by the caring staff of Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, N.D. Funeral and graveside service was held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Ron was born on Aug. 12, 1938, in Williston, ND. He was the only child of Pearl Louise and John Andrew Helliwell.

As a child, Ron and his parents moved to New Rockford, where he finished his schooling. He served in the U.S. Navy for 12 years. As an American patriot, Ron fought for his beloved country during the Vietnam War.

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