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