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Peter Heimsath Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 11, 2009.

HEIMSATH, Peter Raigorodsky, 54, of Midlothian, entered into rest on Friday, January 9, 2009, at a local hospital. He was a self-employed photographer and special education teacher in Dinwiddie Schools. Peter was preceded in death by his father, Charles Herman Heimsath IV. Surviving are his loving wife, Lisa N. Plucinik-Heimsath; stepchildren, Jason B. Plucinik, Heather M. Dubon, Jennifer P. Reynolds, Linda J. Parsons, Nancy L. Plucinik and Steven G. Plucinik, and three other stepchildren from a previous marriage. Also surviving are his mother, Natalia R. Parris; and brother, Charles H. Heimsath V. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 12, at the Chesterfield Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy. His funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4601 N. Bailey Bridge Rd. Private interment will be Wednesday in Galax, Va. Memorial donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Kenneth Jones

February 1, 2009

I just stumbled upon the news of Peter. I was roommates with Peter at The American University for a year. It saddens me greatly, and I am sorry for your loss. He was a very good man, and he will be missed.

Celeste Young

January 19, 2009

Dr. Bader, a professor at VCU, informed me and others in our class, of Peter's passing. Although I didn't know Peter well, we had a few classes together and he made interesting contributions and observations to our class discussions. I didn't know he was ill and I'm so sorry for the family with their great loss.

ARGS Students

January 13, 2009

Mr. H was the best substitute we had. He will be dearly missed. We give our condolences to the family during this time. We will be thinking of him today and will keep him in our hearts forever!

Rhonda Deming

January 12, 2009

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Jennifer Reynolds

January 11, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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