pay tribute / Delores Peachey (coworker)
i was lucky to have worked with Heather,she always had a bright smile and a bubbly personality,she left this world too soon.She would come to work and brag about Kyle i thought that the was the most beautiful thing for a mother to say about her child,Kyle was her life, he is such a sweet little boy.Every day at work i say to myself Heather is late for work and she was never late.i watch that door cause i think this is all adream and she will walk in.Heather you are truly missed. This is a little message for Kyle,always remember to hold your head up high and be proud of who you are,your mom was proud of you,you were your mom's sunshine everyday,so always remember if someone should ask you about your mom just tell them she is an angel looking down and protecting you.                       sadly missed by Dee Close

Memories / Debbie Decker (Aunt)
Heather, It's been a year and I still can't believe your gone. I wake up every day and think of you. I wonder when the nightmare will end. I can still remember Pap waking me up that Sunday morning, and telling me you were killed in an auto accident. I will forever love and miss you. There is a story I'd like to share with your friends. When Heather was six years old Bingo died. He was our family pet, and Heather won this collie dog at the Willow Street Festival. Heather gave me that stuffed dog, and I still have it till this day. Heather told me that she gave me that dog, so I wouldn't miss Bingo so much. I never told you how much I admired you and I never told you how much I looked up to you. You did more in your 24 years than most people accomplish in a lifetime. You are truly my Hero!!! I will never forget you! Aunt Debbie Close

Thanks for always being there... Untitled  / Samantha Dowlin (Friend)

The world is moving faster now;
We're on a changing course.
But you have helped me deal with life;
You've been a stable force.

When I have had to follow;
New directions, you were there.
When the world was hard on me;
You always seemed to care.

When nothing held together;
Made the slightest bit of sense.
You have always helped restore;
My inner confidence.

Everyone needs someone;
Who's reliable and true.
Through the moments I've endured;
I'm grateful there was you.

Thanks for always being there!

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ode to a friend  / Emma Lee Hess (Friend)
Some people may come into our lives only for a short time, but they touch our lives forever, thats what Heather did for us.  I knew her through Samantha and Helen, she was a great person and she made everyone smile, I feel blessed to have known her, and I miss her she was a truly special person, we all miss u Heather and U were greatly loved. Close

When tomorrow starts without me...poem / Samantha Dowlin (Friend)

When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
 I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
 While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
 
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
 Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
 And took me by the hand,
 And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life,
I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you,
and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.


But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today for life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same day
There's no longing for the past.
 
But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
 And now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?
 
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

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went to visit / Samantha Dowlin (Friend)
Hey .. I went to see your gravesite today for the first time since in almost one year... its too hard... I brushed off all the dirt from the rain and i cut my finger on the M in mother.. I took pictures but they didnt turn out that good cuz i have no photography skills lol.... but i will go back and get better ones... My mom and i brought some flowers and sav put the pinwheel there.. Kyle will like it .. well thats what we thought when we bought it.. when he comes to visit mommy he'll get a lil gift too... Mommy gets the flowers though.. I got to talk to your mom the other day she sounds like shes hangin in there.. i just wish that i could do more for her.. as well as ur dad... my heart definately goes out to them both... They are both doing a great job raising Kyle.. but i know u already know that ...I figured i could at least put this website together for us all to look at down the road but especially for kyle when he gets older... He will be able to read all the nice things we all write about u... and see your pictures... i TRY .. i just dont know what to do .. and i know it would be a HELL OF ALOT easier for us all if i could just bring u back.. but I cant so we got to keep your memory out there n just keep waitin for that day we meet again...  Well i have to go for now You and ur family are in my thoughts and prayers.. ttyl.. love ya ....LOve samantha and savannah Close

poem / Samantha Dowlin (Friend)

If I could have a lifetime wish,
A dream that would come true,
I'd pray to God with all my heart
for yesterday and you.
A thousand words can't bring you back;
I know because I've tried.
And neither will a million tears,
I know because I've cried.
You left behind a broken hearts
And happy memories too.

I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

An angel In The Book of Life
Wrote down you Heather,
And whispered as She closed The Book
"Too beautiful for Earth"...

Heather I will never forget you...and I will miss you always. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Not a minute goes by that I dont think of you...but I know that you are in a better place now, a beautiful angel in heaven...I just wish we could have one more day, just to say goodbye and let you know how much you mean to all of us! I love you!!..and I miss you ToNs!

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Thinking of you everyday! / Angela Stoltzfus (friend/ coworker)

I was a brief friend in Heather's life.   Heather you are so missed and I was the lucky one to be one of the last one's to see you on that terrible night.  I had to question God for months on why he took you from us but he must have needed another angel.   You have affected my life forever and are so missed!   I Love Ya!
                                      Angie

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Lost Angel / Helen Dowlin (friend)
Heather was a good friend to my daughter Samantha.  They have been through alot in there short time together.  Samantha was there to watch Kyle and give a shoulder to lean on  when she needed it, and Heather did the same for Samantha..  Heather was there for Samantha for the birth of her child, Savannah Skye.  She will always have a special place in our hearts.    She was there every step of the way.  Heather was a very sweet and caring person.  Though God decided to take her early in life, we know she is watching her son grow everyday.  Heather you are really missed.  Hopefully this will get around to everyone that knows you and someday Kyle can read all the nice things people new about you.  I'm sure your mom will never let Kyle forget you.  We all miss your smile and your laughter.  Whenever we see a butterfly we think of you.  Who knows maybe you are that butterfly.  You won't fly from our hearts.  We  Love you Heather.  Rest in peace now till we all meet again one day. Close

we miss you dearly / Kathy Pittman (friend)
ya have always been a good friend and you will always stay in our hearts and never forgotten we will never forget you or your son kyle Close

happy easter / Samantha Dowlin (friend)
Hey just wanted to say Happy Easter!!.. Heather i still cant believe ur gone and its almost been ONE year.. I never understood y u had to go ... I guess the Lord had a better place for u... I know ur safe though so I should just accept the fact that ur not comin back... Im not sure how to though but im sure u will help me.. and look after us all.... well i have to go for now i'll come back and write more then... love ya always... samantha and savannah  Close

pay tribute / Delores Peachey (friend and coworker)
Heather you are in my heart there isn't a day goes by that i don't think about i keep looking for you to walk  in the door and work


                                          Miss ya Dee Close

*missing you!!!* / Samantha Dowlin (FRIEND)

Heather, 
             I just wanted to drop u a line... its been almost a year since youve been gone... and i dont know where to start. Weve known each other for 2 1/2 years and you were a great friend.. thank u for everything youve done for me and my family.. And thank u soo much for bein there in the hospital when i had my daughter it meant ALOT to me...... When i got that phone call that sunday morning, Kristin, askin me if i was ok cuz she thought i was with u .... i was LOST... still am but tryin to understand y things happened.... i have ur pictures hangin up on my wall and i look at them EVERY day and night... well i guess i should end this .. i have so many things to say to u and cant wait till that day when we meet again... Love you always and miss you LOTS......... RIP
 WE all miss you...    (((Samantha & Savannah)))

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