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Heather Grootens Obituary
Heather Marie (Thompson) Grootens, 35, went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 5, 2011. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Matthew Grootens, her parents, Marvin and Tamara Thompson, sisters; Susan Procter, Lori VanHorn, Angela Potter, four nephews; Adam Procter, Joseph and Joshua VanHorn, Daniel Painter, a niece, Sonja Gormley and two great nephews; Aunt Judy Freeman & Uncle Dwight Thompson, and many friends and colleagues. Heather was passionate about her family, the environment and loved learning and classical music. She excelled at everything she set her mind to do. She was pursuing her Masters in Geospatial Sciences at MSU. She was an avid reader and loved writing, fishing, the outdoors, camping, and animals of all kinds. She will be missed by all who were privileged to know her.
Memorial Service will be at DaySpring Worship Center, 2157 N Prospect Ave. Springfield, MO 65803, Saturday, June 11, at 11:00am. An open fellowship time will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00am.
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Memories and Condolences
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Matt Grootens
July 7, 2011
My dearest Heather,
Happy anniversary baby! Know that I long to be with you every moment of every day. I miss you so much. Words cannot express the depth of my feelings for you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I can't say that enough. Hope to see you soon.
To all the people that have posted here, thank you so much. Your words are kind and have been a help.
Chuck Shepherd
July 1, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Heather. She was my lab instructor last spring and one of my favorites at Temple. I will miss seeing her in the halls.
Susan Procter
June 29, 2011
My baby sis...we all miss you...but...we know that you are where we all want to be so...until we meet again. I LOVE YOU!
Anne Rees
June 22, 2011
Matt, I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS OF YOUR WIFE, Heather. To add to that you lost your Grandpa this week. I only met Heather once, @ a Quincy family reunion, but she was very sweet. If you ever come to the Cape/ Jackson area please look us up, as well as Traci, who sends her love. We love you & will keep you in our prayers.
Andrea Hardiman
June 15, 2011
I worked with Heather at EDCO. She was a joy to be around. May you find comfort in your memories of Heather.
Christy (Davis) Logsdon
June 10, 2011
I will always remember Heather from 5th grade...I was a new student and we became friends. She was the first person to ever ask me to a birthday party...it was at the skating rink. She was such a nice person. I'm sure she will be missed greatly by those she touched.
Jane Henry
June 10, 2011
My prayers and sympathy to your family. Heather worked with me at EDCO and she was great! She was so smart, intelligent and fun too! God Bless and keep you.
charlotte saffeels
June 10, 2011
My prayers are with your whole family at this time charlotte saffeels
Marianne Gaddy
June 10, 2011
My deepest sympathy to your family. I had the pleasure of knowing Heather when she worked at EDCO. What a delightful young lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 10, 2011
Wish I could be there to share in her memories. Thinking of you Matthew and praying for your heart to heal. Love you, Julie Penrod Oliver
Donna (Penrod) Speck
June 10, 2011
Matt,
So sorry for your loss. God bless you.
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