Victor L. Hellman was born on a farm outside of Alva, Oklahoma on June 17, 1917 to William and Virginia Hellman. On May 18, 1947, he married Barbara Smith of Tulsa, and they celebrated 52 wonderful years of love, life and laughter before her death in 2000. A member of "the greatest generation," he attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University, graduated from Oklahoma A & M (OSU) and was inducted into the Army in 1941 for a "one year stint" that turned into 5 years. Serving with the 45th Division Finance, he saw duty in Germany, France and Italy. For the next 30 years he served as State Comptroller for the Oklahoma Army National Guard. Vic was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and member of Our Lord's Community Church. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara, his three older brothers, Ralph, George and Earl, and one sister, Wilma, Vic is survived by his daughter, Linda Manaugh, of Oklahoma City; son, Gary Hellman and wife Gena of Stillwater; daughter, Julie Cooper and husband Randy of Broken Arrow; grand and great-grandchildren, Michael and Lauren Manaugh (Cort and Ellie), Matthew and Cameron Manaugh (Madison and Caylee), Garrett Hellman, Shawn Hellman and Katy Connors, Spencer and Jenny Hellman (Noah), Kaci and Josh Franks (Jackson) and Callie and Austin Embry, Michael Cooper, Christy Cooper; brother-in-law, Wayne Smith; numerous nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends! A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Saint Ann Retirement Center, 7501 W. Britton Road on Monday, February 2 at 1:00 p.m. The family would like to express its appreciation to Amber, Chrissy, Markita, Ron and the staff at Excell Home Care and Hospice. In lieu of flowers and to honor Vic's life, gifts may be made to The Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma, 720 West Wilshire Boulevard #101c, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 or The American Cancer Society, 6525 North Meridian Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Memorial Service Monday, February 2, 2015 01:00 PM St. Ann Retirement Center - Grand Theater 7501 West Britton Road Oklahoma City, OK 73132