Obituary of Helen Kyer Fest

Helen Grethel Kyer-Fest, age 91, of Bridgeport, WV passed away March 18, 2017. She was born in Weston, WV on August 29, 1925, the daughter of the late John H. Kyer and Grethel M. Buckbee-Kyer. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Fest, Jr. and sisters, Geraldine (Gerry) Kiddy and Lucille Weber. She liked to travel, work in the yard and research her family roots. She also was never afraid to try anything. Her biggest joy was when her kids would come together at home for a visit. Surviving are three sons, Fred W. Fest, III and wife Amy of Greenwood, MO., David P. Fest and wife Susie of Bridgeport, WV., Charles E. Fest and wife Diana of Severance, CO.; one daughter, Barbara A. Fest of Nebo, KY.; four granddaughters, Lindsay K. Fest of Colorado Springs, CO, Morgan H. Fest of Oskaloosa, IA, Michelle K. Fest of Salt Lake City, UT and Caulie E. Fest of Severance, CO; and on great granddaughter Lilly Anne Cappello of Salt lake City. Also surviving is a brother John H. Kyer, Jr. and wife Beverly of Parker, CO; and various nieces and close friends. The family would like to thank Sherry Sellers of Country Living Personal Care Home. Sherry has great compassion, love and respect for the people she cared for. The family deeply appreciates everything that she did for Helen and her family. Friends and family may call at the Ford Funeral Home, 215 East Main Street, Bridgeport, WV on Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 3:00 PM -7:00 PM and on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM service with Rick Curtis presiding. Interment will follow at the Weston Masonic Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at fordfuneralhomes.com.