Mary Crowder Helmer dies in hospital

Mary Crowder Helmer, wife of IU Track and Field Coach Ron Helmer, passed away Saturday in IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.

At 57, she leaves behind husband Ron and children Tori, Justin and Kari, all of whom were present at the time of her passing.

When Ron was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma last year, Mary was with him from beginning to end.  

She is remembered as Ron’s biggest supporter, both on and off the track.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Miles for Myeloma, an IU organization aimed at raising funds and awareness to improve treatment for the incurable blood disease.

Mary Crowder Helmer’s service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, 2700 E. Rogers Road, Bloomington, where she and Ron attended church.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at The Funeral Chapel, 3000 E. Third St., and Thursday at noon prior to the service.

Donations can be made at the funeral home, church or online.

Tori Ziege