Fern Heinzman

Our story began in June 1979 when my ex-husband, Bill, and I bought the house across the street. Grandpa Fred and Gram Fern welcomed us into their large, loving family as though we were blood kin. Two months later, we announced the impending arrival of our daughter, Dana. So great was their excitement, one would have thought she was their new baby! I always thought that was so special.

So it was with Gram Fern, love of family and friends was the core of her life. She was always giving...