Jane Heggen (-2008)

HEGGEN, ESPE, LINK

Posted By: Ames Tribune
Date: 4/4/2008 at 07:35:42

THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, April 3, 2008.

Jane Heggen, 53, of Des Moines, died Sunday, March 30, at the home of her sister and brother-in-law after living with advanced adenocarcinoma for the past 20 months. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 24, at Reiman Gardens in Ames. The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to noon, with a service at noon.

Jane Elizabeth Heggen was born in Ames to Zuma (Betty) and Theodore Heggen. She lived most of her adult live in Cedar Rapids. She moved to Des Moines in December 2006 to be close to family. She worked as an estimator for Gee Asphalt in Cedar Rapids for many years. Her true passion in life was the care and well being of rescued Bernese Mountain Dogs, as well as other breeds housed in the inhumane condition of puppy mills. She was a founding member of the Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition. In the past year, she received the Winston Neff Memorial Award and the 2007 BARC Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the health and welfare of rescued Bernese Mountain Dogs.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Heggen, of Ames; father and stepmother, Theodore and Emerald Heggen, of Las Cruces, N.M.; sister and brother-in-law, Judy Heggen and Bruce Espe, of Des Moines; nephew, Seth Espe, niece Keeta (Tony) Link, and great-niece, Jenna Link, all of Des Moines. She is also survived by her loving Berner companions, Weaver and Zeke, and rescued Yorkie, Willy.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents and companions Joey, Bear, Cowboy, Bean and the poster boy for BARC, Freckles.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Heart Connection, which sponsors camps and activities for children with cancer, or to the Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition.

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