Midge Heiple, 92, died peacefully on July 6, 2018 at home with family. She was born in 1926 in Port Limon, Costa Rica and lived her early childhood in Banes, Cuba. As a teenager, she went to the Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans and followed her only sister to Maryville College in St. Louis Missouri. Her early career was working for Purina Headquarters in the administration department where she became the interpreter for corporate written communications. She relinquished her British and Costa Rican citizenship to become a U.S. Citizen. In 1946 she married Don Heiple and moved to Arizona in 1951 for her health. They had 5 children; Pat Nochta (Jon), Tina Lockwood Stewart (Brent), James Heiple (deceased), John Heiple & Dave Heiple (Kathy); 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was dedicated to her Faith and Family and although greatly missed she is at peace in the hands of a loving God. Funeral services will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. Reception immediately following service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 3600, Phoenix, AZ 85002 or to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Debbie French Warren
Sending my sincere condolences to all of you. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. It is such a comfort to know your beloved Mother is with the our Loving Living Lord.
Nicole Jensen
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was so special. Sending much love to all. ❤️
Kristi
Heips, Kathy & Family –
Your Mom was a Very Special Lady! Thankfully Memories Live On Forever and the thought of your Mom will Always make me Smile! Thoughts, Prayers & Hugs!! Love, Kristi
Fred and Jan Corbus
This is always one of the toughest journeys of our lives. Jan and I are thinking of you. Your Mom was very lucky to have you in her life.
Melissa Smith
I’m so sorry for your loss. Midge was one of the sweetest and kindest people I’ve ever met. I always looked forward to visiting with her as she had the most beautiful smile, sweetest voice and was genuinely interested in what and how everyone was doing. She will be remembered as a great woman and I know she was so proud to have such a great family. Love you, Heiples and thinking of you.
Love,
Melissa (Mutz)
Tina Byrne Connelly
Dear Pat and the entire Heiple family, I was so sad to hear of your mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless!
Sharon Santa Cruz
The entire family is in our prayers. She is a special lady and although she is not here with us any longer, she lives in heaven with our Lord. It is an honor to have known Midge. Our deepest condolences to you at this time. Please know that you are surrounded by love from so many. God bless you all.
Kathi Johnson
Dearest Heiple Family,
I am so sorry. Praying for your comfort and sending “hugs” to all. Midge was a beautiful, strong, kindhearted lady. Her presence on this earth will truly be missed by many. She is with her Don and Jim now and face to face with God…imagine her joy! Loosing your mother is definitely life changing. Look for signs of your mom/grandma/great-grandma watching over you…she will let you know for sure of her presence. Hopefully you all will come together during this time and share stories…laugh, cry and remember…i could share a few good times! May God Bless you ALL! Thinking of you and sending my love, Kathi
Carol and Joe Smiley
Pat and Jon:
We send our sincere sympathy at the loss of your mother, Pat. We pray that she is at peace and that you and your family will experience healing during this time.
Carol and Joe
Mary Wales Long
Tina,
My most sincere condolences . Your Mom was so very special to me and our family. I can’t imagine how hard it must be losing her, but knowing she is now with family and in the presence of Our Lord – praying this eases the pain and gives you all strength.
Prayers for you and all of the Heiple family through this difficult time!
Love you,
Mary (Wales) & Randy Long