Heather Ann Hoelscher

I had the privilege to know Heather for many years. Watching her transition from childhood to adulthood was a beautiful process. Heather was loved by all that had the opportunity to know her, especially in the Community Works Program. She had a way of making the joys of life contagious.

Linda A. Smith
Retired Transition Specialist

Margie and Family,

The boys and I were so saddened to find out about Heathers passing. I first remember Heather when she and Bill were in the same class together at Forest North. I will never forget her sweet little face, those rosy cheeks and freckles! I admired Heather for her tenacity and determination no matter what was going on!

Joe, Bill and I would run into Heather from time to time. The last time we saw her was at a special

Margie and Family,

The boys and I were so saddened to find out about Heathers passing. I first remember Heather when she and Bill were in the same class together at Forest North. I will never forget her sweet little face, those rosy cheeks and freckles! I admired Heather for her tenacity and determination no matter what was going on!

Joe, Bill and I would run into Heather from time to time. The last time we saw her was at a special needs dance last spring. She was so full of smiles and hugs!
She was having such a good time! Bill went to the Valentine Dance a few weeks ago, I asked him if he saw Heather but she wasn't there, now we know why.

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Diane, Joe and Bill Goode

To: Ms. Margie Hoelscher

I Denise got to know Heather like my daugther this was her home as well as mine and her sister Diana we miss you so much. I think about our talks we use to have our laughs she was my friend, my riding partner and sometimes Ms.Heather gave me some really good advice (I was like go Heatherrr) thats who she was, she was about trying her best to help others. I enjoyed helping her, talking to

To: Ms. Margie Hoelscher

I Denise got to know Heather like my daugther this was her home as well as mine and her sister Diana we miss you so much. I think about our talks we use to have our laughs she was my friend, my riding partner and sometimes Ms.Heather gave me some really good advice (I was like go Heatherrr) thats who she was, she was about trying her best to help others. I enjoyed helping her, talking to her when she was feeling down which did not last for long, she had so much love in her heart for others, if she fell she got right back up nothing and no one could hold her down and I loved that about Heather, she would forgive a person and say thats between then and God I will not worry about what they said or did too me..... I am not worried about Heather she has no pain, no worries and that big smile shining brighter than ever I just miss her... I look at all she accomplished in her life her on earth, so much, so much and thats encourages me. Margie it was so much I wanted to say at Heathers Celebration of Life on Sunday and I did,nt get a chance to say it but i am saying it now I Love you for being their for your girls, I call and you came, what every she needed you got it, you check on your girls, you wanted them to know even though they where with me you are their as thier Mother always and would let them know you loved them. Margie she love you so much and talk about her mom alot to everyone. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and thank you for letting Heather Ann Hoelscher be a part of my family.

Love you Denise....

To Margie,
Heather is near and dear to my heart---She was the first child I took care of while at St Davids -- Who would guess that our meeting you become a long lasting relationship--as she got older and had less vistis to the hospital, I would wonder what she was doing, how she was feeling, who she was with---those motherly questions that showed how much you cared for someone--I remember this bright eyed red-headed toddler who
refused to go to

To Margie,
Heather is near and dear to my heart---She was the first child I took care of while at St Davids -- Who would guess that our meeting you become a long lasting relationship--as she got older and had less vistis to the hospital, I would wonder what she was doing, how she was feeling, who she was with---those motherly questions that showed how much you cared for someone--I remember this bright eyed red-headed toddler who
refused to go to bed and sleep--I would then take her on nitely rounds, hoping that the stroll would eventually make her tired--but that was not on Heather's agenda. She would entertain herself with the markers and eventually the computers but she never got sleepy--Other nurses were amazed at her fortitude--Morning would come and Heather knew that breakfast would be special--she always wanted steak and eggs or sausage.
Heather was tough--her gait was not the greatest--she fell down alot--but she got right back up--she'd had a stroke that left her hemiparetic on her left side--but that did not stop her either--She was a blessing to so many people and she never knew it--Rest now Heather--you are in the hands of the Master--the angels will console you and I was truy miss you--I thank God for our friendship Always Ruthie G.

Dear Margie and family,

I am at a loss for words, Feelings and memories are flooding me now. '
I remember the day 25 years ago when Dr, Berlad told me of the next patient who was a 3 year old red headed little girl who did not like the hospital. I was going to have my hands filled he said. It was true I did
over the next 20 years but not that day. As I walked in the room
Heather got

Dear Margie and family,

I am at a loss for words, Feelings and memories are flooding me now. '
I remember the day 25 years ago when Dr, Berlad told me of the next patient who was a 3 year old red headed little girl who did not like the hospital. I was going to have my hands filled he said. It was true I did
over the next 20 years but not that day. As I walked in the room
Heather got out of bed and gave me a big hug around my waist and said
my name is Heather. That was the start of a relationship for the next
coming 20+ years---there were lots of hugs,laughs, tears and trickery.
How many times did we go thru the ICU on the premise of seeing her
old friends only to proceed on to the OR for yet another procedure.
The last time I saw Heather in her room she introduced me to
her "boyfriend" as This is Cathy Scholl (the usual all one word) She
has been like a mother to me. I felt so honored and proud of her.

She will remain in my heart and prayers as a special patient and woman
Thank you Heather for all the life experiences that you taught and shared with me You were loved and will be missed

CathyEtIn5

I was so sorry to read of Heather's passing. It sounds like she was having a wonderful life. I remember her very well as being such a sweet girl. Mindy was in special olympics with her and I believe they were also in the same class at Brushy Creek elementary. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers to all of you at this time of loss. She was truly an angel.

Love,
Jan

We are sorry to hear of Heathers passing. We Know the pain of losing a child and it doesn't matter how old or wihich one.. We will be thinking of you all and send you our heartfelt sympathy. Lillian , Bill, Jonathan, David and Jeff.