Helen W. Bothel, 87, of West Lafayette, passed away at 11:00 pm Thursday, January 29, 2015 at St. Elizabeth East. She was born October 14, 1927, in Yorktown, to the late John and Ruth Flemming Williams. Helen graduated from Purdue University with a BA in Home Economics. On September 17, 1949 she married John V. Bothel in Yorktown. He died July 30, 2006. Helen had worked as a bookkeeper for Glidden, Cassini Tile and Purdue University. Surviving are two sons, David Bothel (Sally) of Lafayette, Dennis Bothel (Janice) of Circleville, OH, a daughter, Della Hall (Tom) of Carmel along with six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and nine nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by two brothers and a nephew. The family would like to thank the staff from Homecare by Design for all their care for Helen during her short illness. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Soller-Baker West Chapel 1184 Sagamore Parkway W. West Lafayette, IN 47906. Burial will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. Those wishing may contribute to the Purdue Foundation – for Seneca Loan Fund 403 W. Wood St. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2007.