Marlene M. Heuer-Graham
<p>It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of Marlene M Heuer-Graham (Mimi), born September 6, 1934, a lifelong resident of Reno/Sparks and very proud Native Nevadan. Mimi was born in a house on W 4th Street that still exists today. When Mimi was born it was hot outside, so the midwife told her Daddy to go turn the hose on and water down the brick home to cool the place down! Who knows if that worked but Mimi always remembered the story and loved sharing it. Her other favorite story was when she would go out front, and wave at the soldiers heading for the War that were hanging out of the train windows! One can only imagine how different it was for a little girl to live on what was known as Highway 40, “the road that went around America”, in the early 1930’s. And as irony would have it, she moved out of that house when she married Marshall Heuer, a proud Marine, they moved to San Fransisco during his time of duty, and their apartment was on the corner of Haight and Ashbury of all places!</p><p><br></p><p>Mimi absolutely LOVED being a Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, and was Mimi to all that met her. Mimi embraced her role in life with unwavering love and joy, finding immense fulfillment in the warmth of family bonds.</p><p><br></p><p>Mimi is survived by her son Larry and wife Starla. Granddaughters Ashleigh (Misael, Lennah, Truby and Tino) Jillian (Jaison, Markell and Devon), Alexis, Tiffany (Arod, Jenna, Brooks, and Chyles). Grandsons Adam (Kelsey, Marshall, and Graham), Dustin (Cindy and Alina), Austin (Maeble and Lillian).</p><p><br></p><p>Mimi was preceded in death by her husbands, Marshall Heuer (USMC ret), and Earl Graham (USN ret), Sons John and Randy Heuer (Susie) and a boat load of fur babies.</p><p><br></p><p>Mimi had several requests upon her passing. First was she wanted her body donated to the UNR School of Medicine, and secondly, she wanted to cross over Rainbow Bridge, the same Bridge that a million of our fur babies have crossed over. To Mimi, that was Heaven. Her 89th birthday was a Puppy Parade in her front yard…100’s of fur babies of all sizes and colors showed up…. you should have seen her smile!</p><p><br></p><p>Services will be held at Waltons Funeral Home in Sparks, on Dec 8th at 10:30, with a reception following at Larry and Starla’s home.</p><p><br></p><p>The family would like to especially thank Pat Goodman, her Senior Companion and loving friend, as well as Gentiva-Hospice and her two friends, Miss Shirley, and head Nurse Shawna. The family will never forget the love and care you provided.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, she requested any donations go to the Nevada Humane Society 2825 Longley Lane, Reno Nevada.</p>Obituary
It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of Marlene M Heuer-Graham (Mimi), born September 6, 1934, a lifelong resident of Reno/Sparks and very proud Native Nevadan. Mimi was born in a house on W 4th Street that still exists today. When Mimi was born it was hot outside, so the midwife told her Daddy to go turn the hose on and water down the brick home to cool the place down! Who knows if that worked but Mimi always remembered the story and loved sharing it. Her other favorite story was when she would go out front, and wave at the soldiers heading for the War that were hanging out of the train windows! One can only imagine how different it was for a little girl to live on what was known as Highway 40, “the road that went around America”, in the early 1930’s. And as irony would have it, she moved out of that house when she married Marshall Heuer, a proud Marine, they moved to San Fransisco during his time of duty, and their apartment was on the corner of Haight and Ashbury of all places!
Mimi absolutely LOVED being a Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, and was Mimi to all that met her. Mimi embraced her role in life with unwavering love and joy, finding immense fulfillment in the warmth of family bonds.
Mimi is survived by her son Larry and wife Starla. Granddaughters Ashleigh (Misael, Lennah, Truby and Tino) Jillian (Jaison, Markell and Devon), Alexis, Tiffany (Arod, Jenna, Brooks, and Chyles). Grandsons Adam (Kelsey, Marshall, and Graham), Dustin (Cindy and Alina), Austin (Maeble and Lillian).
Mimi was preceded in death by her husbands, Marshall Heuer (USMC ret), and Earl Graham (USN ret), Sons John and Randy Heuer (Susie) and a boat load of fur babies.
Mimi had several requests upon her passing. First was she wanted her body donated to the UNR School of Medicine, and secondly, she wanted to cross over Rainbow Bridge, the same Bridge that a million of our fur babies have crossed over. To Mimi, that was Heaven. Her 89th birthday was a Puppy Parade in her front yard…100’s of fur babies of all sizes and colors showed up…. you should have seen her smile!
Services will be held at Waltons Funeral Home in Sparks, on Dec 8th at 10:30, with a reception following at Larry and Starla’s home.
The family would like to especially thank Pat Goodman, her Senior Companion and loving friend, as well as Gentiva-Hospice and her two friends, Miss Shirley, and head Nurse Shawna. The family will never forget the love and care you provided.
In lieu of flowers, she requested any donations go to the Nevada Humane Society 2825 Longley Lane, Reno Nevada.
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