Helen Phelps Toponce

Helen Phelps Toponce passed away peacefully after a brief illness on December 4, 2024, at McKay Dee Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born to Viola Joyce Walker and Sheldon Ezra Phelps on June 21, 1960, in Ogden Utah. She spent her whole life in Ogden graduating from Ogden High School and getting her associate’s degree from Weber State University.

She met her beloved husband, Kent Toponce through some mutual friends. They spent time together going to church activities and began dating in 1979. They were sealed for time and all eternity on May 8, 1980, in the Ogden Temple. They moved into the Washington Terrace 5th ward as newlyweds and never left. They have made many friends there and consider them family. She always loved serving the people of that ward.

Helen worked at Roosevelt Elementary School for over 30 years. She loved taking care of all the children that attended there. Her family has heard many stories over the years of all the kids that she knew at Roosevelt. She especially loved reading to the kids in the library. She also cherished her co-workers at the school. They were always very special and important to her and a real blessing in her life.

Helen and Kent raised three wonderful daughters: Tiffany, Kristen, and Michelle. They exemplify the love and charity that Helen wished to put out into the world. She treasured being with them and their families.

Helen’s greatest love, next to her husband, were her grandchildren. She was constantly serving them and wanting to spend time with them. From dance parties, to crafts, fun treats, and making sure the fridge was stocked with their favorite drinks. She put most of her energy into making sure they knew she loved them. Her world revolved around her grandchildren Landen, Carter, Ellie, Garret, Kate, Talya, Piper, and Bentley.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at the 5th Ward meetinghouse, 350 West 5100 South, Washington Terrace, UT. Friends may visit with family on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m at the ward. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Weber School Foundation in honor of Helen Toponce. You can make the donation at Weber School Foundation

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