"I was sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts are with you. Linda Magers"
In loving memory of
Helen Rose Broyles
April 14, 1924 - July 20, 2018
Helen RoseBroyles, 94, of Fairmount, Indiana died Friday, July 20, 2018 at Marion Rehabilitation and Assisted Living.
Helen was born on April 14, 1924 in Dover, Ohio, daughter of the late Jacob and Julia (Hochdorf)Linzenbold. Helen came to Indiana from Pennsylvania as a war bride in 1946 when she married Leo C.Broyles. Leo preceded her in death on April 7, 2015. When her three sons where in school she took a position atHedstromHi Fi in Marion. In 1960 she was the owner and it became The Hi Fi Stereo Shop. There she enjoyed meeting customers that were as diverse as the styles of music on the shops records. She regarded her customers as an extended family and it gave her joy. The Hi Fi Stereo Shop was open from 1960 thru 2016. A testament to her dedication to share music and friendship. Helen was a member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary.
She was as fine a mother as a fellow could have and will be sorely missed by her three sons; James and DavidBroylesboth of Fairmount, and CharlesBroyles, Sunnyvale, California. Along with brother, Ronald (Donna)Linzebold, sisters,Doloris(Gary)Bergerson, Austin, TX and JennyDillmanand several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel ofArmes-HuntFuneral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana. Graveside service will take place at Park Cemetery in Fairmount, Indiana on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 11 AM with Father Christopher Roberts officiating.
Contributions may be made in Helens memory to: Heifers International, a charity ending hunger and poverty, 1 World Ave, Little Rock, AR 72202
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Dear James, David and Charles: You have my sincere condolences with the loss of your Mother. She was a very special lady. I will always remember our visits to your house when I was much younger. That was our summer vacation and it was always fun.Bast Regards:Bob and Sally Buckley"
"My sympathy to the family. She was a very important part of my teenage years. I was a teenager in the 60s and spent a great deal of my lunch money at the Hi Fi Stereo shop. There was never a record I could ask about or an artist that she didnt know. In later years I would go to Fairmount and get music from her. I still have all the records and albums I bought from her. I always enjoyed just talking to her. She was always a very nice lady. She will be missed! Paula Oatess."
"Great Aunt Helen...I miss you and Love you. Until we meet againLove your great niece Maggie ( Dielman) Mallon"
"I remember going with my dad to Hi Fi Stereo Shop in Marion as a child and then as an adult going to the shop in Fairmount. It was always a pleasure to talk with Helen. My thoughts and prayers for the family."
"So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very classy lady and talking to her was usually fun and interesting. I am sure you will all miss her very much."
"Such a wonderful lady really enjoyed going to her store and talking with her. Will definitely miss her."
"This is a lovely eulogy for a lovely lady. Helen (and Leo) were very special people in my life many years ago when I was in college with Jim (I was fortunate to know Jim's brothers as well). Jim and I were very close friends and his parents always treated me like a daughter. I especially recall dinners at their home together, going to auctions with Leo, visiting Helen's record shop, and just hanging out. Perhaps the most special memory is a trip Jim and I took to New York City to visit our friend David who was interning their as a "big city" architect....Helen and Leo came to a trade show for her record shop while we were there and we got such special treatment! It was about the time Blondie (Debbie Harry) was first breaking out with Heart of Glass. I thought she was amazing; and we all thought we were on top of the world! Helen and Leo treated all of us to more than one meal, and one I remember especially well was in New York's China Town....a pretty big deal for girl from small-town southern Indiana!! And during the trip she gifted me with a beautiful tiny porcelain cup painted in a graceful green chinoiserie pattern that I treasure to this day. Helen Broyles was a beautiful, brave, and special lady--I will never forget her. I hope to follow her example as I make my own way through life.Over the years Jim has remained among my closest friends and confidants"
"What a wonderful lady! She was always a gracious and attentive shop keeper. From the time we were teens until even recently, it was always a pleasure to shop at her store. She was the gate keeper for all of our sound tracks all of our lives. Our community has indeed lost a truly precious citizen.May her family be comforted with the knowledge that her life inspired so many."