Sharon Ann Heiman

Sharon Ann (Fund) Heiman, 81, or Wetmore, KS passed away on April 23 at her home. She was born July 17, 1943 in Sabetha, KS, the daughter of Harold and Marthal (Hawley) Fund.
Sharon graduated from Goff High School in 1961. After graduating, she married Rex Shumaker. Though this relationship was not permanent, they had 3 children together who they adored. Sharon later married Lambert Heiman, who proceeded her in death.
Sharon was also proceeded in death by her parents, Harold and Marthal Fund; brothers Larry Fund and Roy Fund, in-laws Betty Fund, in-law Larry Hicks and Larry Rilinger.
While raising her children, Sharon worked at D & J Cafe in Goff for 18 years. During those later years, she also worked at the Goff Post Office as day support relief for 6 years. Sharon later found her true calling when she started working at Nemaha County Training Center for 20+ years. She worked with "the most amazing group of friends you could ever work with".
Sharon was a member of the St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore.
Survivors include her 3 children, David Shumaker (Sharon) of Wetmore, Stacey Bever (Jeff) of Lenexa, and Janelle Shumaker-Walters (Matt) of Wamego; 2 sisters, her twin Karen McClaskey (Mike) of Hoyt, Nancy Rilinger of Goff, 2 brothers, Alan Fund (Brenda) of Topeka, Dennis Fund (Mary Beth) of Wamego. She was blessed with many grandchildren; Alex Ashcraft (Jordan), Kyle Shumaker (Brooke), Kevin Shumaker (Addie Osterhaus), Jossie Shumaker, Abby Shumaker (Jaydon Winans), Kurt Shumaker, Jack Bever, Chris Bever, Emma Bever, Nichole Miller (Brock), Brianna Schmitz (Ethan). Her most recent blessings were her great grandchildren; Kannon, Krew, Koe, Bodhi, Briggs, Easton, Levi, and baby S to arrive in May.
Rosaries will be Sunday, April 27 at 2pm and 7pm at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. The mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 28 at 10:30am at St. James Catholic Church. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Goff. Per Sharon's request, please wear bright and happy colors.
Memorials in Sharon's honor may be given to Best Life Community Services (formerly known as Nemaha County Training Center) or Jackson County Humane Society c/o Lauer Funeral Home 212 S. 4th St, Seneca, KS 66538. Lauer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com.