Roberta Heter

Roberta "Bert" Evelyn Heter

September 22, 1940 - October 20, 2024

Roberta "Bert" Evelyn Heter passed away surrounded by her family on 20 October 2024 at the age of 84. Bert was born 22 September 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Paul and Helen Strickler. She was married to the love of her life Tom (Thomas Marion Heter II) in 1959.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her in laws Thomas Marion Heter and Ardris Zimmerman Heter. She is survived by her children Tom(Casey), Kathy (Rick), Jimmy (Tracey), and Johnny (Michele), her grandchildren Paul (Claudia), Natalie (Ron), Alexa (Dom), Stephanie (Jesse), Britni (Scott), Ruben II (Veronica), Jessica(Davey), Jackie, Jimmy (Samantha), Ashley (Jesus), Scottie(Valerie); great grandchildren Owen, Bennett, Tara, Tiana, Tessa, Tayla, Tommy, Danielle, Ryan (Hannah), Ruben III(Christine), Veronica, Isaac, Ivan, Maddison, Ronnie, Susie, Sicilia, Roma, Forrest and one on the way; great great grandchildren Deilyna and Asher; her many relatives, LUSD family, and great friends.

Bert graduated from Chapman University in 1974, and began her career in education for LUSD. She worked her way up from substitute teacher, to teacher, to dean, to vice principal and finally to principal at Lompoc High where she retired in 2001. She continued her educational journey serving as a member for the County of Santa Barbara School Board and various roles as a Charter and Region Board member for the Association for California School Administrators for 24 plus years. In her early years you could find Bert at Lompoc Football games running the 50/50, in the cafeteria running Bingo, or watching her children play many sports throughout their youth. Later she watched her grandchildren run cross country, play football, and cheer for the Braves on the sideline. You could also find her traveling the world with loved ones. In her final days she enjoyed watching her great grandchildren play sports in Lompoc Blue. She also enjoyed spending time with the newest members of the family in SLO and Lompoc, her Wednesday lunch dates for the minimum day crew, and spending quality time with her children. She will be remembered most for her love and support of her family, her love of sports at Lompoc High, her love of music and theatre, and her genuine care for all those she met.

There will be a public Celebration of Life at the Cityview Community Church located at 1600 Berkeley Drive in Lompoc on 2 November 2024 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you donate to the Lompoc High School Athletic Department or a charity of your choice.