Obituary of Iris Heider

Heider, Iris (92), our beloved mother was born on October 15, 1917 on a farm in the Carico Hills east of Ritzville. Born to Anna and Frank Schwisow, she was one of 5 children. She graduated from Ritzville High School in 1935. Shortly after graduation, she worked for Adams County in the Assessors office and was deputy assessor until her marriage to Alvin Heider in 1955. They farmed east of Lind and had two children, Brad and Wendy. Brad continues to farm there. The great love in Iris' life was music. She played piano with the Alumni Jazz band when she was younger, and was organist for Good Hope Lutheran Church for over 40 years. She enjoyed accompanying with piano or organ the many festive affairs in the community. She enjoyed the companionship of many good friends over the years in Lind. She especially enjoyed the Ladies Bridge Club and being involved in community clubs. She also enjoyed playing golf in her younger years. Iris is survived by her son Brad and wife Pam of Lind, and daughter Wendy and husband Martin of Bellevue. She is also survived by her siblings Phyllis Ziemer of Davenport, Lois Seaburg of Tacoma, and Donny Schwisow of Ritzville. She was preceded in death by her brother Fred Schwisow and husband Alvin Heider in May 2009. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Ritzville Life Care, and the Rose Garden, for their loving care of Iris. Your extraordinary care of our mother was appreciated. Memorial Services are to be held Saturday, June 26 at 11:00 am, at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Lind. Memorial contributions are suggested to Good Hope Lutheran Church in Lind. Condolences may be left at www.danekasfuneralhome.org Danekas Funeral Home and Crematory-Ritzville is entrusted with arrangements.