Laura Jean Heller (1962-2019)

HELLER, ANDREWS

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:30

Laura Jean Heller, 56, of Clinton, was called home on July 21, 2019, after a Brave and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born Laura Jean Andrews on August 29, 1962 to Clyde and Lorraine Andrews in Clinton, Iowa. Laura spent most of her life in Clinton, however, did briefly live in California.
She Attended Clinton High School and was a Graduate in the Clinton High School Class of 1980. After graduation Laura entered the workforce and worked many different places through out the community, but everyone seems to recall with fondness her years at Mr. Quicks and the Wonder Bread Hostess store. Prior to her diagnosis she was employed with Swiss Colony and New Choices as a care giver.
Laura Andrews would become Laura Heller when She Married Wayne Heller on May 07, 1994. Laura and Wayne Celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this year, a milestone that she felt blessed to see. While Laura and Wayne had no children, Laura had a wonderful friendship with Julia Davin of Clinton who she thought of as a daughter. She also was proud and cherished the title of "Granny" to Julia and Jerry Davin's two daughters, Bella and Abby.
Laura had many various interests. She was a lifelong Bob Segar fan. She enjoyed horse racing, was a fan of the New York Giants, and enjoyed spending time with her two German shepherd's "Razin" and "Havoc". She also loved fishing with Bella and Abby.
Laura is survived by Mother Lorraine Andrews of Clinton, Husband Wayne Heller of Clinton, Sister Le Anna Lyons of Grand Junction Iowa, Niece Jessica (Daryl) Collins-Agent of Dallas Texas, and Several Special Aunts, along with many very special cousins and Life Long Friends.
She was preceded in death by her Father Clyde E. Andrews, Grandparents Viola & Theodore Stolk and Clyde R. Andrews and Georgia Rosenthal, Brother-in-Law James "Jim" Lyons and Douglas Collins, Several Aunts and Uncles and longtime friends.
In accordance with Laura's final wishes cremation rights have been executed and there will not be any formal services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Honorary Pallbearers will include: Michael R. Ramig, Ray Naeve, Michael S. Ramig, Andrew Naeve, Adam Naeve and Kenneth "Kenny" Ramig.
Memorials may be made to Clinton County Special Olympics and The Clinton Humane Society.