Heeter

Shirley Ann (Troutman) Heeter, 90, of Parker, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Parker Personal Care Home, where she had been a resident for the last several years.

Born April 8, 1933, in Callensburg, she was a daughter of the late Paul Edward Troutman and Wilda V. (Bashline) Troutman.

She married Edgar C. Heeter Jr. on Sept. 24, 1949. They had been married for 61 years when he passed away on Nov. 27, 2010.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Richard Weckerly and Thomas Ochs.

She is survived by her sons, Larry W. Heeter and his wife, Barb, of Petrolia, Michael A. Heeter and his wife, Sandy, of Knox, and Rick L. Heeter and his wife, Tina, of Parker; a daughter, Lori Sue Altmire and her husband, Charles, of Seneca; 12 grandchildren, Amy (David) Stowe, Heather Heeter, Jeromy (Wendy) Heeter, Alisa (William) Prichard, Jonathan (Jane) Heeter, Justin Heeter, Shana (Chris) Carroll, Joshua Fisher, Lyndsay (Ben) Hunter, Evan (Melinda) Heeter, Monica (Mark) Barner and Doug (Rose) Altmire; 20 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Thomas, Keenan, Gunnar, Gabe, Gavin, Spencer, Jordan, Alivia, Delaney, Luca, Hannah, Sophie, Grace, Jacquelyn, William, Audree, Evelyn, Brynn, and Amber; her sisters, Diane Ochs and Von Weckerly; her brothers, Paul (Mary Lou) Troutman and David (Janet) Troutman; and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley worked at the Parker Glass Factory.

She was a 50-year VFW Ladies Auxiliary member, serving as past president and district commander. She served as president during the Vietnam War, where she was responsible for organizing and shipping goods to the troops.

She enjoyed card games and collecting baby dolls, and she crocheted blankets for everyone in the family.

She was a very kind person, who would lend a helping hand to anyone. She loved to dance and have fun and enjoyed having a glass of wine. Most of all, she loved her grandchildren and her family. She was the best mother-in-law anyone could hope for. She will be missed as she was loved by so many.

HEETER — Friends of Shirley Ann (Troutman) Heeter, who died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at H. JACK BUZARD FUNERAL HOME, 201 S. Wayne St., Parker.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow at Callensburg Cemetery.

To view or send condolences, visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.

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