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“This Thanksgiving was upsidedown. Our holidays will never be the same without you, mom. We cried for losing you and Cody ... it's still too much to...Read More »
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1 of 15 | Posted by: jackie heronimus - CO
“Family and friends, Mrs. Heronimus was my kindergarten teacher at Namaqua, in 1972, I think. I loved her and have so many warm memories of her...Read More »
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2 of 15 | Posted by: Molly Ford - Loveland, CO
“Sister Lorraine Growing up with you was so much fun.Memories and conversation about olden days we shared many times.I miss you so much and want to...Read More »
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3 of 15 | Posted by: Lavine Weichers - Loveland, CO
“My condolences to the family of Mrs. Heronimus. She was my kindergarten teacher (1973) She had a kind heart and an amazing connection with children!...Read More »
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4 of 15 | Posted by: Becky Holt Palmer - Windsor, CO
“Lorraine was an inspiration to all of us fortunate to have taught with her. She sparkled with the understanding and love of children. I am honored to...Read More »
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5 of 15 | Posted by: Jan Hodge - Berthoud, CO
“Dear Family of Lorraine--I am so sorry for your loss and please know that I have been thinking of you. I hope your lovely memories of her give you...Read More »
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6 of 15 | Posted by: Carol Dey - Fort Collins, CO
“Becky, (and family) I'm so sorry about the loss of your mother and son,Cody. This is where your faith comes in. Your mom had a long,wonderful life...Read More »
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7 of 15 | Posted by: Loretta Huizing - Grand Rapids, MI
“What an amazing woman. They say everything you need to know in life you learned in kindergarten. If that’s the case then Mrs. Heronimus gave me...Read More »
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8 of 15 | Posted by: Bernice (Simpson) Cox - Loveland, CO
“My sympathy to your family. I remember Mrs. Heronimus as one of our favorite teachers at Dutton Chr. Even as a child we knew she loved us and was...Read More »
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9 of 15 | Posted by: Marilyn Kloosterman Postma - MI
“Dear Heronimus girls, I am not sure any of you remember me,,,,but I was a Sheldon girl........and had your Dad as my teacher in 7th and 8th grade....Read More »
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10 of 15 | Posted by: Bonnie Vaandrager Nanninga - MI
“Dear Becky, Our sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Pat Z. and I had fun remembering good times at the Heronimus home growing up. ...Read More »
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11 of 15 | Posted by: Carol - Grand Rapids, MI
“Dear Becky, Our sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Pat Z. and I had fun remembering good times at the Heronimus home growing up. ...Read More »
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12 of 15 | Posted by: Carol - Grand Rapids, MI
“It was such a honor to have known Lorraine at North Shore. She always carried a graceful smile. I enjoyed talking with her daily. She will greatly be...Read More »
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13 of 15 | Posted by: carie Vormestrand - loveland, CO
“Auntie L: I feel beyond lucky to have had the good fortune to not only know you, but be a part of your family. I cherish every memory I have of you ...Read More »
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14 of 15 | Posted by: Kendra Jordan - Denver, CO
“My grils had the wonderful experience having Mrs Heronimus as their kindegarten teacher. They often mention her and one of the girls have their...Read More »
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15 of 15 | Posted by: Kathy Deike - Loveland, CO
Lorraine (Meyer) Heronimus, a generous Christian woman with a great love for children, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at North Shore Health Care Facility in Loveland, Colorado. She was 89 years old. A visitation is planned from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. Friday at Resthaven Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Resthaven Funeral Home. She will be interred at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Fort Collins, Colorado. Memorial contributions can be made to Pathways Hospice in care of Resthaven Funeral Home, 8426 S. Hwy 287, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Born on a farm in north central Iowa, the 14th of 15 children, Lorraine attended school in Holland and Grundy Center, Iowa. She began her 30 years of teaching at a country school in 1939 at age 18. There she loaded and lit the wood-burning furnace each morning prior to teaching grades one through eight. District policy did not allow married women to teach so she left the school after one year to marry her longtime sweetheart, Calvin Heronimus. She and Cal were both teachers and spent their early years in a number of northwest Iowa Christian schools. During the summer months they attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They had three daughters and finally settled for good in Grand Rapids in 1957. Lorraine was able to complete her Bachelor of Arts degree at Calvin College in 1965. She continued to teach at Dutton Christian School (1958-1964), West Side Christian School (1964-1969), and Grandville Public (1969-1972). She and Cal moved to Loveland, Colorado, in 1972 where Lorraine taught at Namaqua Elementary School until she retired in 1984. Lorraine will be remembered for her ability to tell good stories, plan picnics, entertain friends, and for her remarkable gift of teaching. A self-taught pianist, she served her Lord through her music, volunteering at nursing homes, Sunday and Vacation Bible Schools, and community rescue missions. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Christian Reformed Church. She will be missed by her sisters, Elaine Mohlis of Boise, Idaho, and Lavine Weichers of Loveland, Colorado; her sister-in-law Helen Meyer of Holland, Iowa; her daughters Jacquelyn Heronimus of Loveland, Nancy (and David) VerMerris of Fruitport, Michigan, and Rebecca (and David) Osborne of Loveland; three grandchildren (David and Lyssa Rau, and Lucas Sorenson); many nieces, nephews and other extended family members; faith community and friends; and by hundreds of former students. Preceding her in death were 12 brothers and sisters; a grandson, Cody Sorenson who died July 23, 2010; and her beloved husband of 61 years, Calvin, who died in 2000.
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