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Lori Jean Heckenkamp

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Heckenkamp, Lori Jean 1/18/1960 - 7/14/2017 Ann Arbor Lori Jean Heckenkamp died at age 57 on July 14, 2017, with the kind assistance of the Dignitas organization in Switzerland, which provides physician-aid-in-dying in cases of terminal illness. She had endured both advanced ovarian cancer and...

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I miss you so much

I had the great chance of knowing you, Lori, at the Anesthesiology dept. in Ann Arbor. I could never forget your catching sense of humor and how much we had laugh together.
Your positive energy you leave your family as heritage will hold them up in this sad circumstance.
Bye, Lori.

I worked with Lori for many years in Anesthesiology. She was one of the most intelligent and compassionate souls I have ever known. I am deeply saddened to learn just tonight of her illness and passing. My heart goes out to her and to her family. Ot was an honor to have known her.

I am sending my sincere sympathies to Lori's daughter and to my old friend Linda. You both will be in my thoughts.

Jane Hassinger

My heart goes out to Kylie and Lori's family. Such a short life and such a lovely person.

I worked closely with Lori in Anesthesiology research for many years and have many great memories. She was a very kind and caring individual who was a pleasure to work with. She fought this terrible disease and the awful side-effects from her medications with incredible courage. My deepest sympathy to all her family. I will miss her.

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

On behalf of the Teal Sisters Support Network of Ann Arbor,we would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the death of your mother,Lori.She was only a member of our group for a short time,but,however short,her presence will be missed.
There is a poem by Linda Ellis called "The Dash" that addresses the "dash" between one's date of birth and the date of death.One paragraph of the poem says..."The dash represents all the time she spent on earth and now only those who love her know what...

Our deepest sympathies to Lori's daughter and all the members of her extended family in this time of loss. Lori was a loving and courageous soul who always made a difference to all creatures great and small.