Obituary of Norleen Edna Heaton

Heaton, Norleen Edna (nee Koch)

08Dec1932-08Aug2019

Passed away peacefully at home on August 8, 2019 at the age of 86,

Predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Donald (2015), and her son Douglas (2009). Beloved mother of Laurel Heaton of Waterloo, Diane Polski (Adam) of Cambridge, Debra Heaton of Waterloo, and Jeffrey (Elena) of Minden. Loving grandmother of Paul and Haley Heaton, and Hayden, Emma and Jacob Polski. Cherished sister of Delrose Robinson (Calgary) and predeceased by her siblings Oswald, Ella and Norman.

Norleen was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and raised in the small village of Edenwold, Saskatchewan. After marrying Don, an RCMP officer, she moved through numerous small detachments as a Prairie officers wife, assisting in the office and coping with challenging living conditions. As their life progressed, they travelled the world. She had dinner with the Queen and was presented to the Pope, but at heart she was always the girl from Edenwold.

The Heaton family will receive relatives and friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S., Waterloo on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6-8pm. Funeral Service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 78 John Street W., Waterloo on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11am. Reception will follow.  Interment will be held at Memory Gardens, Breslau.

In memory of Norleen, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated and can be arranged through the funeral home www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Cathy for her loving care and friendship.

Also to her home care nurses, Catherine, Bernadette and Donna, and OT Patricia. Your support made it possible for her to pass peacefully at home.