Lola

 
Lola R Heimer
(November 11, 1917 - November 10, 2015)

Jetmore – Lola Ruth Heimer,97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Manor of Marston Lakes in Littleton, Colorado, her residence of the past six years. Preceded by her husband, Wilton (Bud) Bishop Heimer and daughter and son-in-law Wayne and Nedra Simpkins. Survivors include her son, James (Patricia) Heimer of Littleton, Colorado and grandchildren, Sonya Simpkins of Los Angeles, California, Christine (Dave) Witherspoon of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Ryan (Jessica) Heimer of Centennial, Colorado along with great grandsons, Benjamin Heimer and Ian and Luke Witherspoon.

Born November 11, 1917 on a farm in Rozel, Kansas, she was the daughter of Albert and Rosa Lena Pelz Winkler. Lola was the youngest of twelve children, which included seven brothers, Louis, Howard, George, Albert, Edwin, Alvin and Harry Winkler and four sisters, Gertrude Koplos, Helen and Marjory Dunham and Ella Sykore. All her siblings preceded her in death. Married to Wilton (Bud) Bishop Heimer August 10, 1941, in Rozel, she and Bud owned Heimer’s Jack and Jill Grocery store from 1947 to 1978.
Lola graduated from Fort Hays Teacher’s College in 1939 and taught school from 1939 to 1945 at Jetmore High School. She was an active member of the community, where she served on the board of the Jetmore Library for over 20 years. Most importantly, she followed Jetmore Little League baseball team with her husband Bud as the official scorekeeper for many years.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the United Methodist Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.



After some recent health issues, our family said good-bye to Great MeeMaw Lola Tuesday night.  She passed away peacefully and quickly and we are thankful her weary body and mind are at rest.  She missed her 98th birthday by one day.  Ben coined the term great MeeMaw and it stuck.  He adored her and was constantly inquiring about her whereabouts whenever family gathered.  I know his visits delighted her and the pictures of them together are a priceless gift.  We wish peace for those who miss her and the comfort of knowing she lived a very full and happy life.  I know the treasure she was as a Grandma to Ryan and I only hope one of my own grandchildren might someday speak of me the way he memorializes her.  Love you, Lola.