Heidi M. Heydel

Heidi Heydel Obituary

Heidi M. Heydel Age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Santa Rosa, California. She was the widow of Rolf Heydel. They shared 55 years of marriage together. Born in Dubendorf, Switzerland, she arrived in North America in her late teens. She initially settled in London, Ontario Canada where she met and married Rolf. In 1961, she and Rolf moved to Inglewood, California for one year before permanently moving to Mill Valley, California. She was employed at Bank of America in Mill Valley while raising her three daughters. She enjoyed travelling to exotic countries, gardening, cooking, playing tennis with her husband and playing cards with her girlfriends. She will be remembered for loving her family unconditionally with strength and grace. She is survived by her three daughters, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to any charity of your choice.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on May 19, 2019.

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Cece Worrall Rubin

May 13, 2022

Heidi and Rolf were good friends to my parents. In the 70s they were on vacation and opened their home to my Aunt, her daughter an myself while on vacation.

And what a beautiful home it was. Not just inside and out, but after coming to know both Heidi and Rolf - we understood that they were the reason that truly made it a beautiful home with heart.

I had started corresponding with their daughter but as life got busy for both of us, I imagine, we lost touch.

My husband and I were traveling to visit his sister in Tiburon, and we called to see if we could stop by to visit as my mom insisted that we should. We found Heidi had guests, yet she implored us to come by and chat for a bit, which we did.

I believe Rolf might have been out playing tennis with friends, if my memory serves me right. So even at his age, he was active and Heidi at home was lit up with energy being a wonderful host to everyone there. We did not want to be "party crashers" so we left after awhile, before Rolf returned home.
From then on we followed in my parents footstep (Kevin & Helen Worrall) and started sending yearly Christmas cards. Just a nice way to say hello.

Now that both of my parents have passed, my recall of the history of how they knew Heidi & Rolf has faded and no way to find out the history, but I believe there were at my parent´s wedding. But would love to know how they all met.

At this time we wish our sincere condolences and well wishes for the family.

Take care & God Bless
~ Cece (Worrall-Rubin) and Matt Rubin

PS - hope to post a photo when it comes up as a memory on Facebook or my computer.

Cece Worrall-Rubin

February 12, 2020

Heidi and Rolf were longtime acquaintances over the years with my parents, Kevin & Helen Worrall.

In the late 70's while the family was gone (on vacation?) they allowed us to stay in their beautiful home in Mill Valley.

What a gracious persons. Truly wonderful.

A few years ago I was traveling with my husband and my mother encouraged us to visit Heidi and Rolf on our way up to Tiburon.

Even though our visit was last moment and Heidi had company coming over, she insisted that we come over for a bit and we did just that.

What a warm welcome and from this I would have to say she was probably loved by all.

Her company came over and we met them for a short while and then we went on our way, but that memory sticks with me until today.

My mother has since passed in October of 2018, but I kept my mother's Christmas card list going and just this past Christmas noticed our card came back and I feared that Heidi had passed, and upon looking for any information, found her obituary here.

May she and Rolf be once again unified and out there playing tennis and having the best time, like old times.

We wish the family our condolences and the best for the future. May your hearts be healed while your memories carry you through each day.

~ Cece (Worrall) & Matt Rubin | Westlake Village, CA

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