Heather Ann Vanderhoof
Heather Ann Vanderhoof
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She and her twin brother, Zach, were born in New London, Conn., Feb. 22, 1989, the daughter of Peter J. and Carolyn C. (Collins) Vanderhoof. Heather was currently a senior at Westport Central School and enjoyed art and science. She had plans to go to college and enter the health care field.
Heather was known for her big smile and even bigger heart. She loved people and was a special friend to so many. She was kind, compassionate and fun loving, so often cheering up those who may have been struggling with their day. Heather was a free spirit who enjoyed her life. She was forthright, many times full of mischief and always imaginative. She excelled at art and loved creative writing. Her art was displayed at the Adirondack History Museum, juried at the Lake Placid Art Show and she was presently working on her NYS Portfolio Project. Her poetry was appreciated by many. Heather loved children and volunteered numerous hours at the Westport After School Program working with and caring for young children. Heather also loved animals of all shapes and sizes and couldn't resist a stray.
Survivors include her parents of Westport; her twin brother, Zachary Roy Vanderhoof of Westport; maternal grandmother, Helen Collins Sr.; paternal grandmother, Jacqueline Vanderhoof of Mount Dora, Fla.; aunts and uncles Vicky (Vanderhoof) and Tom Tyler Jr. of Westport, Michael Vanderhoof of Oneonta, Dan Vanderhoof of Port Henry, Laurie and Carl Collins Jr. of Westport, Crystal (Collins) and Sandy Camargo of Lexington, Ky., Rebecca Thompson of Moriah; Heather's special friend, Tim Aubin of Essex; and many close and loving cousins.
She was predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Carl E. Collins Sr.; and paternal grandfather, Peter J. Vanderhoof.
There will be no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Westport Federated Church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in the St. Philip Neri Cemetery in Westport.
Donations in Heather's name may be made to the Westport Central School Art Program.
Arrangements are by the Hamilton Funeral Home, 32 Champlain Ave., Westport.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Marlene LaRose
January 9, 2007
Carolyn, Pete, and Zach; you have been my second family since I was four years old. I will never ever forget any moment that I shared with Heather or with each of you. You all mean the world to me, and I hope that you know that Heather is stil with us, just not here, but she is in our hearts, and our prayers. I love you all so much, and will always miss my "sister"
Amber Rivers
January 9, 2007
Peter, Carolyn, Zach, and William,
I hope you are all okay. Heather was a great girl, though, so its probably very hard for you to go through this. I've been through this with my father, but Heather is so much different.
Matthew Benway
January 8, 2007
I don't know what to say about Heather that everyone doesn't already know. Heather was a wild spirit and she couldn't be held back. She was always pushing you to do better. Heather's ambition was undiscribable she could of had the world!
Heather liked hanging out with her friends. She wanted to be a radologist, she wanted to help people as her career. Heather was an open minded person and if she had something to say to or about you she would.
I will never forget the things Heather did for me and her friends. Heather was the type of person who could brighten a room as soon as she walked in. Her smile bringing joy to my life every time I saw it.
Heather is my bestfrined and will remain my bestfriend. She had become a part of me a part that will never be replaced. Heather will be in my mind forever. I will always love her for who she was, not what she did. I will miss her for the rest of my life and love her even longer. It's not the bad times we remember it's the goodtimes that are always there for you. I'm sorry I can't write the words that truely express my feelings of what happened. We must remember there are no goodbyes only see you laters
Peter and Caroline I promise to watch over Zach to make sure he's happy and safe. I am truely sorry for what happened to Heather, and if you need anything I mean anything don't be afraid to call me at any time.
Joe & Nancy Dougal
January 8, 2007
Pete, Carolyn and Zach,
There are so many words to be said, none of which will last like the memories of Heather. I feel Heather is in heaven and being well taken care of, it is the people left here on earth that feel the pain. When we were all at the Church on Saturday, the skies opened up and the sun was shining so brightly into the church, I felt that was Heather letting everyone know that she was OK, and the thing that makes me feel this even more is when we left the reception there was a double rainbow reaching from Westport to Whallonsburg. God Bless you all.
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Ashley Rivers
January 8, 2007
Heather was always smiling and she was a BEAUTIFUL yung woman. I have to say, i admired her. I loved her hair. She had curly hair and so did I and when she got it cut, i went and got my hair cut and i asked her if she liked it and she said that we could have been twins. She would also talk to me when noone was around and stuff, she was friendly and i think that everybody loved her. I know i did and i personally will miss her forever and ever. Also,i put 3 pages of her in my scrapbook and i have like a collage of her and i on my wall above my bed. We took alot of pictures of us together and i talked to her over the phone about my boy troubles. She was a very helpful person in that spot. Also, she could give great beauty tips to me
I love heather and i know alot of people did.
I hope that her family does okay and i want to tell them i hope they are okay.
I love ya heather and if u are watchiong anybody, know that we all love and miss you.
Eric and Kathleen Sayre
January 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew her, and by those lives she touched.
Michelynn Salinas
January 6, 2007
To Caroline,Pete,and Zach,
The three of you are in our thoughts and prayers.I did not know Heather as a young lady,but I have many memories of her as a beautiful little girl.May you find comfort in the lords prayer.She was your angel on earth and now she is yours and Gods angel in heaven.
With much sympathy,
Michelynn & family
Pearland,Texas
Christina Parlatore
January 6, 2007
My condolences.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. I am sure there is no words that can heal your hearts. Just know that shes in a better place && shes safe. May she rest in peace.
Sarah Thompson
January 6, 2007
Vanderhoof family-
I am so sorry for your loss and have been praying for you all through this horrible happaning. I hope you will take comfort that God is in control and that you all are loved by many people
God Bless
Denny and Mary DeGroff
January 5, 2007
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss. We are keeping you in our prayers.
Sincerely
Mary and Denny
Brock & Carrie Reynolds
January 5, 2007
Dear Vanderhoof family,
we are so sorry for your loss.Our family knew Heather very well. She used to live next to us on brookfield rd. We always liked to see her face coming up our driveway just to say hi or see how our kids were doing. Both of them liked her so much. She used to babysit them. And they loved her like an aunt. We send our prayers to you and your family. We loved her,and will greatly miss her wonderfull smile and will miss the laughter she brought to a room when she was in it. But we are forever going to remember the talent and the grace with which she held in her life. She will be greatly missed by our family but never forgotten.
Laurie Trepanier
January 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Zack , know that you can come talk to me at anytime, if you just need a hug or someone to cry with come see me. I really didn't know Heather but do know Zack and I am sure she will be truley missed. To mom and dad, we all pray for you and the whole family.
January 5, 2007
Dear Carolyn, Peter, and Zach
My heart goes out to you in the terrible and tragic loss of Heather. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing Heather, I have heard many people speak of her wonderful spirit and describe how gifted she was in so many ways. I'm sure that healing from this blow will take a long time, but may you find comfort from your family and friends and all those who knew Heather. I send my sincerest condolences, as well, to the students and staff of the Senior Class at Westport Central School. The loss of someone so young and talented is one that no one should have to bear.
With deepest sympathy,
Carole Anne Slatkin
Essex
John Smith
January 5, 2007
To the entire Vanderhoof Family, my deepest condolences to you. Heather, was a very well liked lady who had many dreams and goals in life. She will turly be missed by here family and friends. Heather, is a true an angel, and will miss her smile and her volunterism she done. May God Bless the whole Vanderhoof family..I will miss you, Heather...
January 5, 2007
Im sorry for the loss
Oakley and Roberta Daniels
January 5, 2007
Dear Carolyn, Peter and Zach:
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your families. Our family so knows what you and yours are going through and while we did not have the pleasure of knowing your dear Heather personally, she was a special friend to our granddaughter, Dana. We will keep you in our prayers.
Jason & Heather Sayre
January 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Vanderhoof family, the Westport Central School's Class of 2007; the faculty and students, community and all that knew Heather. Our heart felt wishes are with you all.
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