Obituaries
Jean L. Heim, 83
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
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Don and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful and caring person. She will be missed immensely by everyone whose lives she touched.
Your family is in our prayers.
Don and Nikki Shiner
Dear Heim Family,
Please accept our condolences on the death of your Mother, Jean. Although we did not know her personally, our parents did and they would want us to acknowledge her loss.
We have many fond memories of your family dating back to the fifties in New Kingstown, PA. Had lost track of you until now. We hope you are all happy and well.
We lost both our parents in 2008 at the ages of 91 and 95. Still miss them as I’m sure you miss your wonderful father who meant so much to all of us.
Sincerely,
The Nell Girls
Carole, Joyce, Jane, Sue and Ginger
I’d like to send my condolences to Jean’s family. I knew Jean at Emmanuel Bible Chapel and was privileged to be in Bible study and prayer groups with her. I always learned a lot from her, and knew that if she said she would pray for a certain request, she would certainly do just that. I remember hearing her and Kenneth praying as they walked hand in hand to the car after church. They were such an example of walking with the Lord.
May God bless and comfort each one of you as know they are both with the Lord they served and love.
Sincerely,
Judy Kaltenbaugh
Robert, Merrill, Lowell, Carole and families:
Jean will be missed by her family and friends. A wonderful example of
God’s love through His servant. Jean and Kenneth lived next to Harry and Dorothy Killian for many years, they enjoyed a good relationship.
Our years at Emmanuel Bible Chapel with Jean and Kenneth participating there were enjoyable and enlightening. The Bennetts shared a few years in Berwick with all of us, too.
Her devotion to family was admired by all who knew her. Memories and photos will keep Jean and Kenneth in your thoughts as time passes.
We trust the Lord will provide peace and contentment at this time.
You have our sincere sympathy.
Ruth and Headley Killian
