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 Jean
L. Heim, 83, of Lancaster and formerly of Berwick, PA went home to
her Savior surrounded by family on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at
her son’s home in Lancaster, PA. She was born in Bardstown, KY to
the late William G. and Lina Hazel Albert (Bowman) Bennett.
Jean was
preceded in death by her husband, Rev. R. Kenneth Heim in 2001.
Jean had been
an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Berwick,
PA.
She was a
Registered Nurse working as a missionary in Israel early in her
life and was a homemaker the past 40 years. She graduated from
Center College in KY, Norton Memorial Infirmary, Louisville, KY,
and Moody Bible Institute. She was on the board of Ministry to
Missionaries.
She is
survived by 3 sons, Robert A. Heim, husband of Shannon, of E.
Hempfield Lancaster, Merrill Heim, husband of Frieda, of
Riverside, CA, Lowell Heim, husband of Pamela, of Colorado, a
daughter, Carole Unseth, wife of Pete, of Duncanville, TX, eleven
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Relatives and
friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Life
Graveside Service at the Montoursville Cemetery 1401 Broad St.
Montoursville, PA 17754 on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 2pm with
the Rev. Dave Ney officiating. Visitation will take place at the
gravesite from 1:30-2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made in Jean’s memory to
Wycliffe Bible Translators P.O. Box
628200 Orlando, FL 32862 or
Ministry to Missionaries 145 Dohl Rd. Berwick, PA 18603. To send
the family an online condolence please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661 |
