Heidi Winter

Heidi Winter

Heidi Winter died on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 from complications of multiple myeloma. She was 64, and yet she had lived a prolific, full life. Heidi was born in New York City on November 18, 1948, and spent her childhood in northern New Jersey. After graduating from Connecticut College, her adventurous spirit, energy and warm heart led her to live, work, and contribute richly in Montana, Florida, and finally in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she settled in 1991. Heidi loved living and working in Charlottesville; she worked in Administration at the University of Virginia Medical Center, at the office of The Dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and eventually, because of her love of astronomy, at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. She formed many close friendships during those years. She also loved fine art and poetry and was an avid supporter of local artists and musicians. She is survived by her father, Bruce Winter; and by three brothers, Eric, Dugald and Todd; as well as nieces and nephews. She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2012, at the Colonnade Club on the University of Virginia grounds. An endowment in support of education and public outreach at McCormick Observatory has been established in Heidi's memory. Donations may be made by clicking the following link.

http://www.astro.virginia.edu/support/ Alternatively, checks may be sent to the following address, payable to the Heidi Winter Endowment Fund, The College Foundation, P.O. Box 400801, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4801; Attn: Cindy LaVarra.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.