Sigrid Ursula Heinzer

Sigrid Ursula Heinzer, 85, of Bend, Ore., formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away February 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Stephanie. She is survived by her husband, Hans Heinzer; son, Dieter (Vanessa) Heinzer; grandchildren, Valerie (Marcus) Gee, Hans (Brooke) Heinzer; one great-granddaughter, Victoria Gee. Sigrid was born in Halle and after World War II escaped to West Germany in 1949 to start a new life in Cologne. While living and working there, she met and fell in love with a young man, Hans, whom she married in 1951. In 1953 she gave birth to her only child, Dieter, to whom she dedicated herself for the rest of her life. In 1966 the Heinzer family immigrated to America, where they all became Americans and enjoyed life to the fullest. Sigrid had the opportunity to travel to 49 of the 50 states, only missing Alaska. She was at peace and satisfied with her life, one made rich by her many friends and family. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to the Hospice Center at 2075 NE Wyatt Court, Bend, Ore. 97701.