Harry Stanton Heater

Heater Harry Stanton Heater, age 87, died on the morning of December 21, 2014 at Tuscany Gardens Nursing Home in Pataskala, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. Harry was born February 9, 1927 in Lost Creek, West Virginia, to the late Argyl and Beulah Heater. Harry grew up in Clarksburg West Virginia where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Barbara. He served in the US Army for two years, where he was stationed in Japan. He then attended West Virginia University in Morgantown, graduating in Education. Harry taught high school in Bridgeport, near Clarksburg for a few years before relocating to Columbus, Ohio in 1954. Harry retired from Columbus Public Schools in 1982 after 28 years of service as a teacher and a counselor. Harry had a great love for his family and enjoyed all holiday get-togethers. Harry enjoyed playing basketball and did so through his early sixties. He loved Ohio State football and followed the women's OSU basketball team in his later years. In addition to his parents, Harry is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Rebecca Heater, who, along with son Tom lovingly provided home care for him during the past two years. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara (Gainer) Heater; sons Mark (Patricia) Heater, Thomas Heater, Bruce (Juddaca) Heater; grandchildren Ryan (Amanda) Heater, Aaron (Tricia) Heater, Carrie (Leo) Haley, Thomas (Mindy) Heater, Christopher Heater, Bradley Heater, Ashton Heater, Michael Heater, Madeline Heater, Judd Heater, Lydia Heater, Caroline Heater; great-grandchildren Natalie, Gavin, Emma, Andrew, Leo, Lucie, Lexie, and Levi. The family would like to mention Harry's lifelong friends Rob Felton and Vernon Feen who, as with his family, are deeply affected by his passing. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at COTNER FUNERAL HOME in Reynoldsburg, from 3-7 p.m. A private family service will take place on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, immediately followed by interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staffs of Tuscany Gardens and Tridia Hospice for their care and support through this difficult time. Messages may be sent to his family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com