Laura I. Heilmann-Ott, 93, of Fairbank, peacefully passed on Friday, December 16th after a brief illness.
The family will welcome friends for a visitation on Tuesday, December 20 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and for one hour before the services Wednesday, both at Woods Funeral Home in Fairbank.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 21 at 10:30 at Woods Funeral Home in Fairbank. Burial will be in the Fairbank Cemetery. The family would like to invite everyone to a luncheon, at the American Legion, immediately following the committal.
Laura Irene was born October 14, 1929 to Ross and Pearl (Shaw) Gallup. Laura was a lifelong resident of the Fairbank area. She was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Heilmann on June 18th, 1950. This marriage would result in two children, Dawn (1959) and Rob (1960), and would last until Bob’s untimely death in 1993. Laura was remarried to Dwaye Ott in 2004. Dwayne and Laura spent a great deal of time traveling, including several trips through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Laura worked in retail at several different stores during her life but she was best known as the “Avon Lady” for more than thirty years.
Laura’s greatest joys in life were her family, her strong faith in Jesus Christ and her love of music. Laura would routinely volunteer time to sing in nursing homes and to other civic organizations. She was a member of the Independence Ladies Musical Society for over 60 years. Laura was also a longtime member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Laura is survived by her husband Dwayne, a son, Rob Heilmann, of Independence and three grandchildren: Jeremy Zaruba (Jessie) of Grimes, Elizabeth Zaruba of Fairbank, and Brock Zaruba of Fairbank. She was blessed with three great-grandchildren: Lydia, Eliza and Julia. She is also survived by her step-children, Dennis Ott (Roxanne) and Donna Brown (Randy).
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Bob; her daughter, Dawn; two sisters, Norma and Arlene; and her brother Frank.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Condolences for Laura Irene Heilmann-Ott
Laura was a wonderful lady. Sorry for your family loss. She will be singing high above in heavens choir. Hugs for all.
Rex and Glenda Kane
Laura was a beautiful and talented icon in our community. She will be fondly missed. Our deepest sympathy
Laura was a wonderful lady who loved the Lord with all her heart
and dedicated her singing to serving the Lord which she did in every way she could. She leaves a legacy of dedication to her church and her family. I know they are having a celebration in heaven to receive her! We pray that the peace of God will surround her family with comfort and security.
Sorry for the passing of laura. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Meier