Boulder City, NV - Dorothy Ann Gardner Helm, age 88, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at her home in Boulder City, NV on January 9, 2026.

She was born on November 11, 1937, to Kenneth and Frances Jane Gardner in Ely, NV; the youngest of two daughters.

Dorothy Ann moved at a young age with her family to Salt Lake City, UT where she grew up in the Sugar House area and graduated from East High School. She survived Rheumatic Fever as a child and spent over a year of her life at Primary Children's Hospital. But that difficult moment, along with the early death of her father, and later, losing her sister, infant niece, and brother-in-law in a tragic car accident were just a few of the harrowing moments in her life that made her the strong, empathetic person that she was. She knew that life was a gift and she made the most of the time she was given with the ones she loved.

After High School, she moved to Las Vegas, NV and on December 1, 1956, married the love of her life, Daniel Scott Helm. Together, they raised three sons while she lived the life of a Las Vegas Firefighter's wife. Eventually, life events took them to Logandale, NV where they built their home together and enjoyed the country life with family, friends, and neighbors. Later, they officially settled in Boulder City, NV where Dan eventually passed away and Dorothy spent the rest of her life investing her time and love into her family, as well as volunteering as a Historian at the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce.

Dorothy Ann is survived by her three sons: Daniel Scott Jr., Kenneth James, and John Duane; one daughter in law: Nancy; four grandchildren and their spouses: Heather Ann & Marcos, Daniel Scott III & Stacey, Ashly Nicol & Joshua, Sadie Jane & Joe; and seven great grandchildren: David Alejandro (Alex), Austin Joshua, Evelyne Grace, Isla Frances, Joseph John Jr. (Joey), Evelyn Lee, and Daniel Scott IV. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, and daughter in law, Diana Lee, along with many relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held in her honor at Palm Mortuary (800 S. Boulder Highway Henderson, NV) on February 1, 2026. The Viewing will be held at 9:00am, followed by the Funeral Service at 10:00am. The Burial will be on February 9, 2026 at 10:00am at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (1900 Veterans Memorial Dr., Boulder City, NV).