Esther M. Heiman

Esther M. Heiman Benzonia Esther Mary Heiman, 97, of Benzonia, died September 22, 2010 at Homesteader Assisted Living. Esther M. Gressel was born on June 1, 1913 in Dowogiac, MI and lived in the Battle Creek Area for 33 years. In 1946, she married Royal F. Heiman in Battle Creek on September 14th. She lovingly raised his two children. Esther was employed by the Kellogg Company in the pay roll department and retired in 1968. In 1969, she and her husband Royal moved to the Lake Leelanau area and spent 19 summers there. During the winter months, they moved south to Big Pine Key, florida. After the death of her husband, she moved to Bradenton, Florida., in 1989. She enjoyed volunteering at Freedom Village in Bradenton and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Bradenton. In her spare time Esther liked to garden. She also enjoyed visiting several of the U.S. National Parks and camping and fishing in Canada with her family. Surviving Esther are her two step-sons, Dr. Jerry (Barb)Heiman of Beulah, and Dr. Dennis (Heidi) Heiman of Palo Cedro, CA five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of your choice. Interment will take place at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Please visit Esther's online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your thoughts and memories with the family. The family is being served by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home