Barbara Lee Heiman

Barbara Lawson Heiman died on May 2, 2021. She was born in Michigan, in 1930, and her midwestern upbringing colored her view of life with no-nonsense practicality, a hunger for continuous learning, and a sense of humor that the people in her life depended on to bring a laugh or smile to their lives. She went back to college at the age of 46, which she called “recycling herself,” and earned an ASN, BSN, and MSN in nursing. She taught nursing at Gwynedd Mercy College for 20 years before retiring in 1999. Her love of classical music, opera, theater, and family filled her life with joy and satisfaction. She is survived by three children: Lisa (Clarke) Fowler, Deborah (Brad) Dick, and Robert (Sharon) Heiman; and seven grandchildren: Matthew, Julia, and Zachary Dick; Nathaniel Fowler; and Alex, David, and Andrew Heiman. Beloved sister of Judith Thatcher, and Lois Cherin (deceased). She is especially grateful for the love and friendship of Cissy Passanza, and of her companion, Jules Mindlin (deceased). Due to Covid restrictions, her memorial service can be attended virtually via Zoom on https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75875258345 , May 4th at 2:00 pm EDT. Services entrusted to the Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home, Jenkintown, PA. Condolences: www.McGoldrickFH.com