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STILL, Heidi
Heidi Still, the most amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010, following a courageous seven-year battle with breast cancer. Born Heidi Carmel Hall in San Francisco on October 25, 1964, to Knowles and Sherry Ann Hall, she is survived by her husband, Shawn Still, daughter, Sierra ''Pookie'', parents Knowles and Sherry Ann Hall, sister, Johanna Hall, father-in-law, Ed Still, mother-in-law, Janice Still, sister-in-law, Pam Still, and brother-in- law, Zack Still.
Heidi accomplished so much in her life. Early in her career, Heidi was a medical assistant at Kaiser Morse and later a sales representative for California Closets. Her greatest reward, though, came as a devoted mother of Sierra, who was so dear to her and Heidi's proudest accomplishment.
For more than seven years, Kaiser Morse staff supported Heidi through her fight. And those who were so important to her fight (and you know who you are) were the steadiest allies she could have had during her brave journey.
Heidi's spirit will live on in those that must face this kind of disease and know they must find the strength within.
For family and friends who will go on without Heidi, it will be a challenge. We can only hope that even a small amount of her courage will live in the hearts of those that she has known and loved.
Heidi, we love you more.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the following:
Make-A-Wish of Sacramento, makeawish-sacto.org, ph (916) 437-0206
Little Wishes, littlewishes.org, ph. (415) 459-9474
A private memorial service will be held in Heidi's honor. Arrangements by GEORGE L. KLUMPP, CHAPEL OF FLOWERS.
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Heidi & Shawn's Wedding May 1995
Florence McIntyre
August 4, 2011
August 5, 2011
Dear Pookie and Shawn, I'm sitting here thinking of so many experiences Heidi and I shared together, also experiences Jack and I shared with Heidi, and experiences all of us shared together and I am wondering which one I want to choose for my last "Heidi's Legacy" note to you both.
First of all, it is so very difficult for me to realize that it's one month short of one year that we said goodbye to Heidi, and the fact that I am still living. When I heard the sad news, I didn't think that I could live more than a few months without Heidi in my daily life. But I managed somehow, mainly by remembering fond moments we shared and looking through the great number of photos we also shared throughout our lives together. I know that you both have been able to go on with your busy lives as well, and I commend you Shawn for your strong resolve.
The photo that I shall be sharing with you today is one that was taken 16 years ago on a very important and happy day. It is a photo of Heidi, my Jack and me taken at Heidi and Shawn's wedding. What a spectacular day that was....everything was absolutely perfect, just the way Heidi wanted it to be. Everyone important in her and his life was present. Heidi even asked Jack to say a few words at the ceremony, which he was so very honored to do. Thanks to Sherry and Knowles' generosity, that we were able to share so completely in Heidi's life.
Pookie, I wish you could have been there; it was such a perfectly happy occasion and your Mama made the most perfectly beautiful bride. Your Papa even sang a very romantic song to her in front of everyone! A big surprise for Pops and me was to see "Happy Birthday Jack" written in icing on the back layers of their wedding cake!! (Pops' birthday was the next day.) I think that was the happiest time in their lives until you came along Pook!
So, I shall close with happy hugs and "Addio e ricordare chi ti ama piu".
RILYMMM Florence/aka Ferrence
Heidi, Pookie and Shawn touring Wash. DC
Florence McIntyre
July 4, 2011
July 5, 2011
Dear Pookie and Shawn, today I am reminded of Heidi's spectacular 4th of July block party! She really knew how to throw a party, and everyone knew that they were in for an unforgettable celebration of patriotism and fun....
and with great prizes. But since I have already sent a 4th of July photo, today I am sending an equally patriotic photo of the three of you touring "the heartbeat of our country" Washington DC.
Heidi was so excited about the trip and she called every day to tell me about all of the historical buildings and sights you were seeing. Your trip was scheduled during Pookie's spring break (which was also about the same time as the National Cherry Blossom Festival)so when we talked my first question was always "have you seen any cherry blossoms yet"? and her answer was always "not yet"! Until one day I received a photo of the cherry blossoms....they were in a vase in the lobby of a hotel in DC. (I think they were plastic). Heidi really had a great sense of humor.
So as I am thinking of Heidi and of her loyalty and honor to country, family and friends, I feel especially honored to be included in her list of friends. Do I feel special, you bet I do, and with Heidi's love and loyalty, I shall continue feeling special even without her physically being near me.
Thank you Pookie and Shawn for sharing your most valuable person with me. RILYMMM Florence/aka Ferrence
Heidi's 8th Grade Graduation
Florence McIntyre
June 4, 2011
June 5, 2011
Dear Pookie and Shawn, today marks 9 months since that very special person in our lives is no longer here to grace us with her presence. Heidi always made such a great entrance! Always a cheery voice and a big smile...and usually carrying a gift. As if her presence was not gift enough! I miss her as much today as I did when you called me, Shawn. Everything you said to me was so final...no turning back...no looking forward to hearing Heidi's voice again.
But before all this finality came about, I did save one of Heidi's phone calls to me, and since I immediately picked up the phone (because I always answered her calls) I only have archived "Hi Florence, this is Heidi". I still find comfort, and it brings a smile to my face, in playing that from time to time. Her voice is like a little bell ringing in the desert sky, as in "The Little Prince".
The photo I am submitting today is of Heidi's 8th grade graduation from Del Mar Junior High. I thought that you would find it interesting, Pookie, since you just recently graduated from the 8th grade. You have the same smile, the same beautiful kind eyes and the proud way you hold your head! As you can see, at your mama's 8th grade graduation, caps and gowns were not an option.
Pookie, I just know that your mama would be so very proud of you because of all of your accomplishments. She would have been right there in the crowd of parents snapping photos just as Pops and I were snapping photos of your mama in 1977.
Shawn and Pookie, I hope you two have a fun-filled summer and remember who loves you more. ILYMMM XOFlorence
Florence McIntyre
May 5, 2011
P.S. This is the second photo I spoke about in Heidi's May 5, 2011 entry.
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Florence McIntyre
May 5, 2011
Dear Pookie and Shawn, today I am thinking of some of the adventures that Heidi and I shared throughout our 42 years together. The 5th of every month shall always be a bittersweet date because of my thoughts turning to sweet memories of Heidi but also bitter grief because of her passing. Today marking 8 months since our adventures ended.
I am attaching 2 photos today, one marking the early beginning of our adventures and the second being one of our last adventures together. Each on a path to somewhere happy before Heidi left to walk another path alone.
The first photo is of Heidi and her bicycle. Heidi loved having learned to ride her bike without training wheels so for her 6th birthday she decided that she wanted to ride our bikes on the bike path to McDonalds for burgers.
Pookie, when Star Wars first came out, your mama couldn't wait until it came to the Marin theaters (similar to your eagerness to see Harry Potter) so for another one of her birthdays, we drove to a San Francisco theater. I remember driving across the Golden Gate Bridge and realizing I had this little precious cargo in my car and it almost paralyzed me! From that time forward,keeping Heidi safe always was my major concern.
Shawn, about a year and a half before you met Heidi, she joined my family and me on a boat trip in Cabo, Mexico. We all were so happy to be part of her first scuba dive but we were especially happy and excited when she hooked her first Dorado!!
Heidi and I shared many happy adventures together and the second photo is one of the last photos I took of Heidi. She and I took Ellie for a walk on a path that led us to a lake. Heidi loved seeing Ellie enjoying herself; I think Heidi loved Ellie almost as much as she loved the two of you!
Pookie and Shawn, know that Heidi shall always live in a special part of my mind and heart and I thank you for keeping me informed of Pookie's and your life.
RILYMMM Florence/aka Ferrence
Florence McIntyre
April 4, 2011
Dear Pookie and Shawn, tomorrow will mark 7 very, very long months ago that our dear Heidi (mother, wife, daughter and friend) left us. Although she left us physically, I continue to live with her daily and honor that privilege.
I want to thank you so very much for affording me the opportunity of visiting with you both and living in Heidi's home for a few days this past weekend. I know that you both perhaps were apprehensive about my arrival, as I was about arriving, but in my mind I think it worked out well...hopefully for you too? I so missed her presence.
The photo I am attaching to Heidi's memorial today is one I took this morning of you both...just before Pookie was off to school and Shawn, you were off to car-pool and to drop me off at the airport. The whole weekend was a confirmed revelation of what I had hoped to see. All of us missing Heidi...but "carrying on"!! Shawn was making breakfast for all of us, he was packing Pookie's lunch, doing the laundry, sitting through Pookie's track meet, scheduling a hike for us, feeding Ellie, taking us for lunch and Olivia's play, building a fire so we could make s'mores, etc., etc.,!! Heidi would be so happy! Thank you Shawn.
And Pookie, your mama would be the proudest of you!!! You are growing up to be an even more very special person. I noticed your consideration of all those around you, whether it be with your friends, your coaches, your papa, or me. Your desire to do well in school and your desire to enter into a very good high school....I do hope you are fortunate in the drawing selection....too bad it isn't on academics alone because in that manner you would be assured entrance into McClatchy!! Good Luck Pookie!!!! I shall keep all things "crossed" until I hear from you.
Dear Pookie, remember who loves you more always, ILYMMM XOFerrence
P.S. Pookie, did you finish the puzzle yet?
Heidi, Shawn, Pookie 2007
Florence McIntyre
March 1, 2011
Dear Pookie and Shawn, I'm thinking of our Heidi today as I do every day and I see that it will soon be 6 months that she left all of us so suddenly. Sometimes the 6 months seem more like 6 years and at other times it seems more like a few weeks. I hope you both are managing better than I. I miss her terribly, just as much today as the day she left.
Shawn, I thank you and your friends who have elected to keep her "guest book" on line until September 2011... it has established a place where I may go to feel closer to Heidi and to you two.
The photo that I am sending with this note is one of the photos that Heidi included in the photo album that she made for Jack and me of Jack's 80th birthday party in May of 2007. Although I did not take the photo, I think it is an excellent one of the three of you and I know that Heidi liked it because she sent it to me!! I am so happy to have the photo, it is one of my favorites.
As usual, in typical Heidi fashion, she not only came to Jack's 80th birthday party, but she ran the slide show, she took photos with which she compiled a beautiful album for us, and she made a very memorable video...so I now have a beautiful video of my Jack (who has also passed on). Heidi, in her wisdom, had made sure that I have him always with me, verbally and visually, which is another reason I find her actions to be so phrofetic and amazing!
Perhaps now, everyone who reads this will know why Heidi is, and always has been, so very special to me. She was that "very special visitor who knocked upon our door one day" and when we let her into our home she entered, not only our home, but she entered our hearts and lives there forever!
So, dear Pookie and Shawn, before I write in Heidi's Guest Book next month, I shall have had the wonderful experience of visiting with you both and having the opportunity of meeting Gin-Gee the giraffe!!
Remember always who loves you more!
ILYMMM XOFlorence/aka Ferrence
Florence McIntyre
February 2, 2011
February 1, 2011
Dear Pookie and Shawn, soon it shall be 5 months since our Heidi left this world and all of us who love her dearly.
The pain of loss has not lessened for me. Heidi is with me in my everyday thoughts, whether it be happy thoughts that I want to share with her or happy memories that we have shared.
The photo I am sending to you today is the photo I took when Heidi, you and Pookie came to New Mexico to visit with Jack and me. We took you to White Sands National Monument to slide down the sand dunes and just play in the sand (actually gypsum) for the day. I love this photo because the three of you are all intertwined so beautifully!!
Heidi loved celebrating and decorating for holidays and I think Valentine's Day is representive of Heidi...her strong and loyal love of family and friends.
Pookie and Shawn, I am always here for you.
ILYMMM XOFlorence/Ferrence
Heidi and Shawn's Famous 4th of July
Florence McIntyre
January 3, 2011
Heidi and Josh Sept. 1968
Florence McIntyre
January 3, 2011
Florence McIntyre
January 1, 2011
January 1, 2011
Dear Pookie and Shawn, I so very much miss being in touch with Heidi so I hope you don't mind my writing to Heidi through this Guest Book and through you?
Dear Heidi, a day has not gone by that I haven't thought of you and I miss you terribly. Today, you would be the first of our family calling to wish Jack and me a Happy New Year (yet knowing that our dear Jack passed away almost 3 years ago)!!
Regardless of how you might be hurting yourself or what other problems you might be facing, you would always make us feel that we were the most important and deserving people in your life, although we knew you had family who were more important to you.
Heidi you were a "once in a lifetime" treasure that we were so very fortunate to have been blessed with and which we valued most deeply. In your too short life, you have given us more precious memories than someone who has lived 100 times your lifetime. Jack and I never stopped marveling at your capacity of understanding life beyond your years and your desire and capability of bringing happiness into so many lives.
Dear little Heidi, I miss you and every time the phone rings, I think it must be you!! I love that feeling even though it brings sadness when I realize that it cannot be you, and I hope that I shall always have that feeling that you are attempting to call me. Heidi, you are always with me.
ILYMMM XOFlorence
PS Pookie called me today!!!
October 24, 2010
Dear Pookie and Shawn, this is want I wanted to say at the beautiful ceremony you had for Heidi....but I just couldn't swallow the lump in my throat in order to talk. Here it is:
My name is Florence. My family and I have known Heidi for 42 years. My husband Jack loved to tell the story about how Heidi came into our lives... and Heidi has told the story at Jack's Celebration of Life....so today it shall be my turn to tell this beautiful and precious story.
My husband and I had just moved from our townhouse in SF to Tiburon. We were busy getting the house in order when one day a gentle, little knock sounded at our door.
When we answered the door, there stood this beautiful little creature wrapped up in a little green print dress, with matching green ribbon in her curly blonde hair.
We invited her into our home and she immediately stole our hearts! That was when Heidi was 3 years old!! She continued to arrive at our door at any hour of the day...unannounced...but when she arrived especially early sometimes, she would find us not quite dressed for the day and she would loudly announce "I caught you"!!! She thought that was so funny and I think she would arrive especially early just so she would catch us unprepared!
My family and I have always felt very fortunate to have known Heidi for so many years and to have been a part of her life. My home actually looks like a "Heidi Museum".
Heidi, you have given us so many beautiful memories, memories that we shall treasure forever. We thank you Heidi for the Gift of Yourself and we shall continue to always Love You Much Much More. ILYMMM XOFlorence
P.S. Heidi, tomorrow is your 46th birthday, I shall be drinking a glass of champagne in your honor and missing you!!
October 2, 2010
shawn, i love you so much, you have made such a large impression in my life! i want so bad to be with you right now. i'm coming up to be with you just as soon as possible. words can't describe my thoughts for you and pookie but Heidi is still here in our thoughts and every movements and she will always be.
i love you and can't wait to see you!
jim dibble
Sarah Burke Duff
September 29, 2010
Dear Johanna,
I am very sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts are with you and your family.
mark, diana and elin
September 21, 2010
we are thinking of you.....
Yvonne and Eddie Fong
September 13, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to you Shawn and Sierra. I knew Heidi from Kaiser when we worked together. We lost contact then we met again when the 3 of you came to eat at our restaurant, Eddie's on Broadway. It was always nice to visit with her when she came in.
Treasure the wonderful memories.
September 13, 2010
Dear Shawn and Sierra: looking at Heidi's photo fills me with sadness and great memories. Having you for neighbors was wonderful. Both you and Heidi were so kind to my parents, so kind to Ray. Heidi's energy radiates from the photo as it did in life. I think of the time she showed you the painting I purchased at the flea market under the freeway and told you she had purchased it for $1000. The look of shock and fear on your face had us giggling for months. My love to you both. Time and memories gives you strength. John-Ann Carlile, Camanche Lake, CA
Shiloh Fernandez
September 12, 2010
I am so grateful to have known Heidi. Shawn, Sierra and the whole family, you are all in my thoughts. I am sending my love today and everyday.
Shanna Lund
September 11, 2010
Dearest Shawn and Sierra,
Your Precious Heidi holds a very special place in our hearts . . because in 1969 she was our Adorable Little Flower Girl, at our wedding!
At a time like this, when we cope with the loss of one so adored, it helps to look back on the beautiful memories of a life well lived -- of your Precious Wife and Mother.
Heidi created a lifetime of beautiful memories. SHE WILL LIVE ON THROUGH YOU.
Sending you all of my Love, Shanna
September 11, 2010
Calvin and Tracy Mountjoy
September 10, 2010
Dear Shawn, Sierra (pookie), and family
Our hearts are broken, there are no words to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Shawn remember with tragedy comes strength, you can't rush grief, but, the love that you and pookie have for Heidi as a wife and mother along with the love you have for each other will be what gives you both the strength to get through this. Heidi will be forever loved and deeply missed.
Mark and Jean Holloway
September 10, 2010
Shawn, our deepest condolences go out to you, Sierra and to your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Sheri Pulis
September 9, 2010
Shawn and Sierra, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. Sheri & Derrion
September 9, 2010
Shawn. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I know you, Sierra, and the rest of your family will greave for a long time. The times we spent together were always grand. Take special care of Sierra and your-self. You are always in our thoughts. God Bless.
Tom and Ruth.
September 9, 2010
Johanna,
Thinking of you and your entire family as you remember your sister. All of you were lucky to have Heidi in your lives.
Jenny
janet east
September 8, 2010
I met Heidi through Jack and Florence McIntyre and was fortunate to learn what an incredible person she was throughout the years. She will be deeply missed by many and my heart just hurts for little Pookie. It is a sad and unfair world that such a beautiful person would die at such an early age. My deepest sympathy.
Janet East
Florence McIntyre
September 8, 2010
Dearest Pookie and Shawn, I wish I had a Magic Wand that I could wave that would bring Heidi, healthy and strong, back to us. She was such a very special gift for which I shall be forever thankful; having the opportunity of knowing Heidi for 42 years. My deepest sympathies go out to you both and I would consider it an honor to be of any help to you and Pookie, Shawn. Always remember, Jack and I shall always love you and Pookie much, much more. Big Sorrowful Hugs, Florence (aka Ferrence) and Jack (aka Pops).
Steven Bauman
September 8, 2010
Dear Johanna and family,
My deepest condolences. You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Tamara Scott
September 8, 2010
Shawn and Sierra,
My heart goes out to you on the loss of your wife and mother. Your mom loved you so much, Sierra! I know it will be hard for you to be without her, but she will live on in your heart. Shawn.....I know you will miss Heidi so much. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Sierra is always welcome to call our clinic or talk with our social worker if she needs to talk.
Much love,
Tamara Scott
Jane Rice
September 8, 2010
Dear Johanna and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Heidi. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jane Rice
Donna & Daniel Rudametkin
September 8, 2010
Shawn, Sierra and family,
I never had the honor of meeting Heidi but every picture I have seen of her she shines with such joy and her beauty was radiant. I am so very sorry for your loss, words can not express it adequately. My prayer is that you find comfort in the arms of Jesus and that He would hide you in the shadows of His wings. Shawn, Heidi's legacy lives on....in Sierra your precious daughter.
Larry Brown
September 8, 2010
Our son Harrison, along with scores of other children, has grown up with the best 4th of July memories a child could possibly ask for, and that is only because he had the good fortune of living on the same street as an energetic, selfless, and amazing woman, Heidi Still. While Shawn certainly made a fetching Uncle Sam, boombox on shoulder and all, it was Heidi (with her terrific sidekick, Tracy) that brought the event to life. Those memories will forever serve as a tribute to a beautiful person who graced our lives and was taken from this world far too soon. Our love and prayers are with Shawn and Sierra.
Kimberly Mengarelli
September 8, 2010
When there is love, any life is too short, I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know your courage will help you through this rough time. My love and support is with you and your daughter.
Dave Slavensky
September 8, 2010
Shawn & Sierra,
We are so sorry to hear about Heidi. With our move to Bend, we have had few chances to spend time together, but you are always in our thoughts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Dave & Lori
Mary Nicolai
September 8, 2010
Dearest Heidi,
although I only knew you briefly I could see what a devoted mother to Sierra and wife to Shawn you were. As my heart is filled with sorrow for you and your family I also rejoice knowing you have gone to be with your eternal Father to live in all days of beauty and glory while looking down on your loved ones.
Blessings to you, Shawn and your beautiful daughter Sierra
Mary and Chris Nicolai
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