Lydia, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Davidson and District Health Care Centre, Davidson, Sask.
Lydia was born on July 17, 1921 near Odessa, Russia. At a young age, she and her family immigrated to Canada and settled near Weyburn, Sask. where she attended school and worked on the family farm.
She married Victor Wesley Heebner on Nov. 10, 1947. This union was blessed with two children, Janet (Wade) Hainstock and Mark (Joanne) Heebner. Lydia had five grandchildren, Zachiary Hainstock (Jenay Werle), Brea Hainstock (Tim Good), Jessica Hainstock, Kimberly Heebner and Daniel Heebner; and two great-grandchildren, Tgreyson Good and Beckett Hainstock.
She is survived by her sister Frieda Stone; her niece Norma Ness; also numerous great-nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 26 years, Wesley; Lydia’s parents, John and Pauline Heier; sisters, Cara Heier, Annie Heier and Ida Heier; brother, John Heier; brother-in-law, Charlie Stone; and nephew, Russell Stone.
Lydia loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren always had a special place in her heart. Lydia enjoyed her home, in particular her kitchen where she prepared many delicious meals for her family. Her apple and blueberry crisps were always eagerly savoured. She spent many hours in her garden. Lydia was involved with the choir and quilting at her church and having “coffee parties” and suppers with her friends.
A celebration of Lydia’s life funeral service was held at the Davidson Evangelical Lutheran Church, Davidson, Sask. on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Kevin Sam officiating.
The interment was held at the family plot, Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn, Sask. on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with congregational lay assistant Marjorie McLeod officiating.
For friends so wishing, memorials in memory of Lydia may be directed to the Davidson and District Health Foundation Trust, the Sask. Heart and Stroke Fund or to the Orange Benevolent Society Indian Head, Sask.
Funeral arrangements in care of Hanson’s Funeral Home, Davidson, Sask.
