Heistand-Bro, Mary L. (1957 - 2018)

HEISTAND-BRO, HEISTAND, BRO, KEEP, SWAIN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 1/4/2019 at 00:55:58

Name of deceased: Mary L. Heistand-Bro

Aged: 60 yrs, 10 mo, 28 days

Residence: Sun Lakes, Maricopa County, AZ (formerly of Harlan, Shelby County, IA)

Born: Dec. 27, 1957; Woodbine, Harrison County, IA

Died: Nov. 24, 2018; Chandler, Maricopa County, AZ (brain cancer)

Funeral services: Memorial Service: Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018; Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery; Chandler, AZ

Survived by: Husband, Brian Keep; children, Justin (spouse, Julie) Bro and Rebecca Bro; stepchildren, Austin Keep, Alex Keep, Jamie Keep, and Patrick Keep; granddaughter, Bailey Bro; mother, Lorene Heistand; brother, Mark Heistand (spouse, Donnell) Heistand; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Arnold & Lorene (nee Swain) Heistand

Education: Graduated in 1980 from Dana College, Blair, NE, with a degree in business

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriages: (1) Bruce Bro; date and location not provided (2) Brian Keep; date and location not provided

Employment: Mary’s entrepreneurial spirit guided her in opening 2 successful businesses, CI Direct (1994) and Retirement Insurance Specialists (2010)

Hobbies/Interests: Loved the holidays and the traditions that came with them; collected snow globes; was a member of her church praise band; performed in the Sound of Music with Opera Omaha; helped develop the Music Therapy program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center

Sources: Harlanonlione.com; dignitymemorial.com