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Joan McCullough Heyser
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Lauren Wright
December 2, 2009
Mea,
I will love you forever, love you for always. You were a person that always let us know how much you loved us, through thick and thin. You were always there to talk even when we didn't know what you say, you always did. The compassion you had towards live and the wisdom you shared always gave me the will to carry on even through the hardest times. You are not here now to help me through this hard time but in my heart you are, this is the only way I am able to make it through. Your legacy and your will to power through gave me everything I ever needed to succeed in life. I will miss you forever, the 22 years we had together was to too short. Please stay with me through everything I do in life, I love you and Miss you more than you could ever know... You are my hero and I strive to be like you. Positive and Forever Faithful to my family and friends! I love everyone dearly who has been with us through this time! God Bless all of you. It is hard to believe that it has been more than two weeks. It seems like just yesterday I was talking to her on the phone, telling her about my grades on the speaker phone so Pa was listening too.. It is hard to sleep when you know and loved so much is not going to be there when you wake up.. I love you so much Mea. It was too soon for you leave us but I worshiped every moment I had with you! I hope that I can carry your legacy on and be like you, I respect you more than anyone and you are my hero!
November 24, 2009
Queen Joan's ascent to the throne is a great loss. She brought us a lot of light and countless laughs with her wicked sense of humor. And she taught us all quite a bit about how to live and love life. We will miss her, and we wish all of you comfort in this painful time.
Nancy McCullough, Tom Hicks, Margy and Ben
Susie White
November 23, 2009
I work as a cashier at the Kroger Gayton Crossing Store. I recognized Mrs. Heyser from the photo in her beautifully written obituary. I've always been happy to see Mr. and Mrs. Heyser in the store. Some of her delightful comments brightened my day and gave me lasting smiles. Once, in reference to discussing the abundance of spring pollen, she mentioned that they were planning a trip through the mountains of PA, quipping "We like to get a REAL GOOD dose of it."
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with your family for your profound loss. I hope the memories she has left you will give you strength. Keep living your lives by her wonderful example and "get a REAL GOOD dose of it".
Mary Ellis Wood
November 22, 2009
Dear Mary Ann,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know that God will wrap his arms around you and give you the love and strength that you need.
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November 22, 2009
Dear Jack, Mary Ann and Jim,
Carol and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. We are very thankful that our paths crossed with Joan so we could experience such a wonderful person and her family.
Jim and Carol(Murray)Deitrick
November 20, 2009
Dear Jack, John, Mary Ann, Jim, Lauren and Emily,
Joan (aka "the Princess") was such a wonderful woman and an inspiration to us all. We had SO much fun with the Princess and B-11 on our family cruise to Alaska in the early 80's. She wrote us several letters after that, affecting the persona and wording of an English princess, and they were just hilarious. B-11 is so-named because that was his winning Bingo number! Just an example of the wit and laughter we all enjoyed so much.
We loved our several visits to Big Pond over the last 55 years. It was such a lovely retreat, and we so much enjoyed being with the family there.
We just wish we lived closer, so we could be with you at this difficult time. Cousins shouldn't live so far away! Please know you're in our thoughts and our hearts.
Love from Carol & Tal Godding
Sammamish, WA
Kim Newlen
November 20, 2009
Sweet Mary Ann,
We love your sweet mom because she gave us Sweet You! Your pain is in our hearts.
His,
Kim Newlen & Jamie Breeden
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
Psalm 46:1
Bob and Michaelle Palkovics
November 20, 2009
Dear Heyser family,
Our deepest sympathies to you on the passing of Joan. She was truly a part of the Palkovics family as well and we will miss her dearly.
Patricia Mullins
November 20, 2009
Mary Ann, Please share my condolences with your father, your brother and the girls. Your Mom's spirit will live on through the love of family and the imprint she made on the lives of so many others. Cherish that as you deal with your sudden loss. My thoughts and special prayers are with you. Patricia
Samantha Haydu Young
November 20, 2009
Dear John,
We are so sorry for your loss. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. We pray for God's comforting presence to be with you and your family during this time.
Peace & Love,
Sam, Chris & Bacy
Kathleen Baker
November 19, 2009
Dear Jack,
We are so sorry to hear about Joan.
We will charish the memories of Joan's humor, wit and her ability to bring a smile to anyone's face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your Friends at Glenmore Yoga-Kathleen & Nancy
Louise Dolan
November 19, 2009
John, I know your mom has had a long hard road for several years, but believe me the support you and your family have given her was very special. I will be thinking of you and the family during the days ahead. Peace and love...
Janice Campbell
November 19, 2009
Dear Jack,
We are so sorry to hear of the death of your wife. It is too bad that families are so spread out around the country and we never got the chance to know each other very well. Even though my dad died when I was so young, I have very pleasant memories of his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we just wanted you to know that we care.
You have our sincere condolences,
Janice Heyser Campbell &
John Campbell
Bruce Haydu
November 19, 2009
John,
I never met your Mom, but knowing you, she was obviously an excellent mother. Having lost my father in 2002, my prayers go out for you and your family. You are right when you say she is in a peacefull place waiting for you. Spending eternity with her will be a joy for all of you. Keep the FAITH!
My condolences,
Bruce
November 19, 2009
Mary Ann, Jim, Lauren, Emily, John & John, I enjoyed Joan's fiesty spirit and it's great you spoke of her mischief, practical jokes, and the good life she led. Though she'll be missed greatly, just knowing she's probably still up to mischief in her new home makes me smile. I hope it does you too. Our sincere sympathies to you all. Gwen, Don & Cassidy Hipp
Joe & Diane Sears
November 19, 2009
John & Family, our sincere condolences on your loss.
Steve Wilson
November 19, 2009
John,
Although I met your Mom only briefly thirty years ago, I see now I have known her well for many years in you. As do you, the Joan Heyser in these pictures--and that balloon hat--teaches delight. How lucky she was to have an apt pupil, you to have such a teacher, and we all to have you as her apostle. I trust you and all your family will keep teaching her example even in this hardest of hard times.
karen and kemp mathews
November 19, 2009
john, though karen and i only knew your mom through your shared comments, we are with you in your loss. her and your family's recent struggles underscore the comfort of "everything happens for a reason". often that comfort only comes with time. we are all bouyed by the wonderful and vivid memories of joan's life and love.
Jaclyn Haydu
November 19, 2009
John & Family,
Just being the administrative assistant in an office that works with John, I had no way of knowing Joan. However...when looking at the pictures of her, I can tell that she had the kind of spirit that is easy to miss.
If they put all the Joan's together in heaven, your mom could be sitting next to my aunt and making her laugh.
God bless you and yours,
Jaclyn Haydu from CFS
John Lalonde
November 19, 2009
John, to you, your family and friends, my prayers and my love. May Our Precious Lord grant to each of you all the grace and comfort you need at this time. The world is diminished by the loss of your mom but oh how heaven is enriched. God bless you my friend.
Roccy DeFrancesco
November 19, 2009
To the Heyser family,
I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss.
I didn' know Mrs. Heyser personally, but John talked about her often and I know she will be missed by all who knew her.
My prayers are with your family and friends.
Carolyn and Porter Hulett
November 19, 2009
Joan had such a wonderful sense of humor. She was a wonderful lady and always so generous and thoughtful. She will be greatly missed but remembered with a joyful smile!
Cindy Matejka
November 19, 2009
I loved your mom! She was witty, and gave me lots of "advice" before getting married 3 years ago. She was a blessing to our world. May thoughts and prayers take care of you during this time of need.
Love,
Cindy, John and Matthew
JOHN AND JANE DUNMYER
November 19, 2009
TO THE HEYSER FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOAN'S PASSING. MAY YOUR MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF HER LIFE SUSTAIN YOU.
Sydney Broaddus
November 19, 2009
Mrs. Heyser will be missed! What a sense of humor, love of life, and adoration of her wonderful husband, daughter, son and granddaughters. A life well-lived and I am sure there are some wry comments being shared up above as we grieve here. She was one in a million...
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