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Heather was a loving Daughter, Sister, Niece, Cousin and Friend.

She had a beautiful spirit and immense joyfulness for life.

She will be greatly missed and will live in our hearts forever.

                                                                                                                                

Memorial donations are encouraged at www.humanesociety.org or www.atlantahumane.org

                                                                                                                            

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For family contact or other information, please email Sean at seanstringer@gmail.com.

February 15
February 15
It is with fond and cherished memories that we remember Heather, our Princess of Hearts . . . on Valentine's Day, this week. I plan to share a creative writing, which was partially inspired by Heather and her Legacy, when I am able.  
February 14
February 14
Happy birthday, Heather. I can imagine the glorious love that is surrounding you and being poured out all over you today by our Father God in heaven ❤️
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
Remembering you on your birthday. Always in our hearts. Peace and love.
Sean
August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022
Heather you are missed and not forgotten.
RIP my beautiful cousin.
Much Love, Carisa
February 14, 2021
February 14, 2021
Happy Birthday, Heather. Remembering you this Valentine’s and always. Peace and love.
Love, Sean
August 21, 2019
August 21, 2019
Dear sweet Heather,
The stars continue to burn a little less bright and the world is far less special since you are no longer here. Your spirit outshines the stars and the moon. Your friendship made those who knew feel special in every way. I am blessed to have had you in my life for 8 years. Gone but nor forgotten.
All my love,
Michelle
August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019
Birds of a feather......remembering you, Heather Feather.....with thoughts of you and a single pink rose in the mailbox, photo texts of Wildflowers and exotic flowers, canines, felines, birds and horses.....or thoughts of cherries and cherry blossoms, ice cream and cheesecake, and the list goes on and on.  Fond and cherished memories always, for your essence lives on in our heart’s and minds on a daily basis. 
August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019
Sweet Heather, your beautiful soul still lives on in our hearts.  You were a shining bright light on this earth and I know you are shining even brighter in heaven.  I miss you and hope to see you again one day. Love, Nayivis
August 20, 2019
August 20, 2019
This morning a cardinal visited me. I'd like to think it was you saying hello. Always in my heart and in my thoughts. May your memory be a blessed one.
February 15, 2019
February 15, 2019
Missing you now and always. Remembering the light you brought to the world. Kind spirits live on. Blessed.
February 14, 2018
February 14, 2018
Always remembering you, Heather. Your spirit and wonderfulness lives on and you are so missed. A spiritual hug for you.
Love,
Sean
February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016
Heather,
Remembering you on this day and always.
Love,
Sean
August 20, 2015
August 20, 2015
Heather
you will always be in our hearts like the beautiful flower you are
eternally fragrant like the perfect rose.
March 15, 2015
March 15, 2015
My Dearest Heather,

We'd always joked about the old cliche that we were two ships that passed in the night. We met as friends at the end of our teens, had our fun in our 20's, by our 30's we always made a point to always reconnect and talk about each being grownups and brag about our life's accomplishments...and then one day...at the start of our 40's... just like that... you just... disappeared.

Only left with echoes of your voice from conversations past and electronic emailed conversations letting me know how beautiful you had thought my life had become. You were also so proud to tell me how you finally found peace of mind that you were seeking in our life.

Now...I can only see a trail of sadness and blessings from the lives you touched. I am really trying to understand why God wanted you all to him/herself. So many questions left unanswered. I am so confused and disconnected on how you left this world so damn early in life. A closure I may never have.

There was a time in my life when you were my muse. I know you hated that when I told you that. As a younger man I learned so much from you and so much about myself. You helped me get to a higher plain. Thank you... Heather... I miss you so. I guess I always expected you to be there and always to be there to say hello.

Now..it's a final goodbye. I can only hope you found what you were seeking somewhere in the Elysian Fields.

- May God rest your soul and may we always remember you.

Your friend,

Brett

Chris Cornell – Seasons

Summer nights and long warm days
Are stolen as the old moon falls
My mirror shows another face
Another place to hide it all
Another place to hide it all

And I'm lost, behind
The words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As seasons roll on by

Sleeping with a full moon blanket
Sand and feathers for my head
Dreams have never been the answer
And dreams have never made my bed
Dreams have never made my bed

And I'm lost, behind
The words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As seasons roll on by

Now I want to fly above the storm
But you can't grow feathers in the rain
And the naked floor is cold as hell
This naked floor reminds me
Oh the naked floor reminds me

And I'm lost, behind
Words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As seasons roll on by

If I should be short on words
And long on things to say
Could you crawl into my world
And take me worlds away
Should I be beside myself
And not even stay

And I'm lost, behind
Words I'll never find
And I'm left behind
As seasons roll on by
October 4, 2014
October 4, 2014
Heather, it has taken me some time to find a voice for the words I want to share with you and your family. To your family I offer both prayers and my deepest sympathy. I cannot even imagine the grief of losing a child, or a sister.

I think my hesitation to commit words to paper has come from my sadness and struggle to accept that, at such a young age, and so quickly, you are gone. You have moved into the spiritual plane, and none of us could have ever expected to have to deal with this loss so soon. But I also know that if anyone could embrace the transition into eternal life with grace Heather, it is you. You and I spent a lot of years together at Midtown West Medical. During that time we shared a love of philosophy, all things spiritual, theology, and a lot of laughter. You brought a whimsical, unique, and colorful presence to the office. I thank you for all of the many gifts you offered. My hope is that you are now living in the joy of light eternal.

For your family, I simply pray for comfort and grace during this difficult time. But I also know that time, distance, age, and even death cannot separate us from those we love. Love never ends. Peace to you all…

Susan Shockey
September 6, 2014
September 6, 2014
Heather love the light
Wings of joy
Lift
Hearts ply
Many unto one

Spirit into all
Understanding
One kind thought
Notwithstanding
The test of life

Enlightenment's path
So threatened
A world harsh
So beaten
Young spirit arisen

Eternity sparkling
Tear into tear
Song infinite
All is all
The embrace

Peace and passion
Cross to cross
Moments carried
Gentle is
The Way

Deliver
Love in turn
Path n'er ending
Arches strong
Journey on

Heather love the light

Love, Sean
September 5, 2014
September 5, 2014
She is not sleeping ...she is alive! Thank God for eternity life.

We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
September 5, 2014
September 5, 2014
I met Heather a few years ago at Dr Kimballs office. She was always that beautiful ray of light that made you feel so at ease. I got to know her through some amazing conversations and when she left, we continued to stay in touch through Facebook. Her passing from this life is so hard to believe and she will be missed tremendously!! My condolences to Sean and the family!! Surrounding you all with love and light through these sad times.
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
Heather was a very caring person, she was passionate about many things and had a zest for life. She was a great person who truly cared about others. We had so many great times in our growing up years. It's hard to believe that she has been called home which is something we won't understand but God does. I will miss my sweet cousin. I'm praying for Sean and Nancy that God wraps you with the strength you need during this most difficult time. Cousins Forever, I love you Heather, may you rest in peace. Carisa
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
A candle I light in your memory, so you may never be alone in darkness. You will be missed.
September 2, 2014
September 2, 2014
Dear Heather,
I still have the ceramic Dove you gave me
one Christmas.
On the front of the dove
Simply stated.. "SHINE"
On the back
" there are stars yet to shine and you are
One of them"
Heather you are the star...
     SHINE ON!!!  
LOVE TO YOU.
September 2, 2014
September 2, 2014
My condolences to Heather's family and friends, we will all miss this bright, artistic and loving spirit. Our worlds collided several times in Atlanta (Dr. Johnson's office, The Flying Biscuit, The Farmer's Market, Buckhead Church) that we befriend each other and encouraged one another on our journeys. My world was enriched by her friendship and care and I am thankful to have had such a friendship. I know she's in heaven smiling down on us all now, placing angel kisses on our cheeks still inspiring us along our way.
God bless~
August 31, 2014
August 31, 2014
HIS Princess Warrior.... How we shared these love letters for strength from a Heavenly Father.... !!!!! At your baptism and again when we would go to Sunday evening services at Passion City. I'm looking at your picture in my Princess Warrior book as I write this, remembering our prayers together, our weekends together with my husband, Bill, and the many visits to Dr. Johnson's office where you worked... How we leaned on Jesus together during our fellowship, depending on HIM as we raised our hands together in worship and praise... You gave a testimony at your baptism fully committing your life to the Lord and receiving HIM as your Savior... Now you can reap the reward of an everlasting life with the King of kings... How I loved you as a sister in Christ! Jesus' Words in John 8:12 were for you, Heather..."I am the light of the world, Whoever follows ME will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." You were loved by Jesus and me, Jeanne
August 31, 2014
August 31, 2014
We are still shocked and saddened to hear of this tragic news. We will always reflect on the fun we had with Heather and Sean growing up. Will always consider her our cousin and will miss her - a life taken so early is never understood. Praying for Sean and Nancy. Love, The McCafferty's
August 31, 2014
August 31, 2014
I am coming with my eyes full of tears to tell you the same words that have been written by my friend Ray, who has lost a friend last week:

SLEEP OF SLEEPS

We enter this world and make our entrance to a new beginning and we dream of what will become of us!

We don't know about life or death, just the need to grow and love and be loved!

We look upon this new world in which we have been placed with a smile and sadness all at the same time, we smile because we see a new world that will lay ahead for us and a sadness for life that we left behind!

We grow in a world that is forever changing as we change with it and we never stay the same, we change, we change!

We grieve for people we have lost and think about what will become of us!

We think life is forever, but forever is short and shorter for some!

We shed tears for the people we have lost and smile for the ones that we have found!

We mourn and reflect upon the people we have lost, and wonder what people will say about me when we have gone!

We depart and take that eternal rest, we exit this world and sleep the sleep of sleeps!

Written By: Raymond H. Thompkins

Written for a friend!!! and from me to you Heather , love you friend
August 30, 2014
August 30, 2014
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep!
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain!
When you awaken in the morning hush...
I am the swift uplifting rush,
of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there.....look....I am here....
With those I loved.

Author Unknown
August 30, 2014
August 30, 2014
My Dear Heather ~

So artistic, poetic, creative, soulful, giving... the list surely goes on and on. Sometimes I would read your Facebook posts and say " did you write that?" You would say yes and I was so amazed how truly deep you are as a person. Much deeper than many and we need people like you to spread that light! You will be missed my friend. I hope your soul is in a better place. I am positive your angel spirit will be shining down on all of us. You left us way too early but I suppose the universe has bigger plans for you. I love you sister! It was certainly a pleasure getting to know you. We will meet again one day xoxoxoxo

Many blessings and huge condolences to Heathers family. Words cannot describe what you all are going through. There are many friends you can lean on so please reach out to us. Heather is now at peace and spending time with her father. xoxoxoo
August 30, 2014
August 30, 2014
Few things brought such great joy to Mom and Dad as spending time with Heather. They both called their granddaughter "Heather Feather". She helped Mom bake and Dad garden, loved to spend time at the Bass Lake cottage with them...  She shared their love of life, compassion for animals, and inability to complain about life's struggles. Those are the kind of people who hold families together; we will miss her every day.
August 30, 2014
August 30, 2014
I was so sad to learn of your passing! I didn’t know you, but I knew you deeply! You contacted me on FaceBook to be my friend. Not sure how you found me, but I was delighted. Old enough to be your mother, we shared posts and found similar interests. You struck me as sooooo wise for your age - wise & confident about who you were as a woman and sister to all women and men. Very wise as to the ways in which women deserved to be treated by the men who loved them. I was inspired by your vision and clarity and love for life. And I loved the energy of your soul - so kind, so loving. Your animal posts touched my heart. I often shared them. I never met you face-to-face, but I met you on Facebook. I am grateful for the short couple of years that we connected. Yet I felt a kindred spirit and knew that somehow our souls were old friends. Thank you for sharing your love and wisdom. I imagine your spirit is soaring right now and your radiant light is shining in the heavens! God Bless You. I love you. And your passing has affected me deeply, which is how I know our souls are deeply connected. See you on the other side. Your friend Joanne ((hugs))
August 29, 2014
August 29, 2014
Heather worked for me at Midtown West Medical for years. Her unique, fun loving spirit and caring soul for every creature are the qualities that drew me to her. I am so saddened by this news. My utmost condolences to her family and loved ones. May the heartbreak of grief soon be soothed by loving and fun memories of her.
August 28, 2014
August 28, 2014
I am so sad to hear of Heather's passing. She was truly one of the most kind-hearted, spiritual and loving person I have known. She never had a bad thing to say about anyone. I know Heaven gained and Angel and she is now at peace but she will be greatly missed. We will meet again one day. Love, Courtenay
August 28, 2014
August 28, 2014
Heather, you were truly a light in this world. You gave so much and loved unconditionally. You were an amazing human being and friend. I will miss you, never forget you and know that one day we will see each other again. I love you.

My heart goes out to all of Heather's family and friends.  She was the most spiritual and loving person I've known.
August 28, 2014
August 28, 2014
My world just got a lot dimmer. Heather has such a bright spirit that she carries with her everywhere she went. She had so much joy and love that she emitted to every living creature around her. 

I'll never forget the horse she was given that was old and fragile. Heather soothed and cared for that horse the entire time. It brings tears to my eyes knowing that such a loving and caring person is no longer here. I won't have the chance to see her beautiful smile or hear her angelic voice squeal my name.

Heather I know you are in heaven sitting amongst the angels. I send my sincere and deepest condolences to your family. While loss is never easy it's more difficult when it's sudden and unexpected. For your friends that you leave behind I pray for us as well. I pray that we cherish all the memories of Heather and celebrate the life she lived while she was here. She is gone too soon but will never be forgotten.

I love you Heather
August 26, 2014
August 26, 2014
Heather is a beautiful girl with a very beautiful soul
Heather you came to Earth to see us, to look into our souls.
We saw your beautiful face but did we notice your beautiful soul?
You’re gone now where we only have a memory to hold and a picture in our mind
You’re gone too soon, and you are the people we need to remind us to be kind.
We will light a candle to remind us how brief was your time and ours
And how we will miss your light on Earth.
August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014
A Symbol of Hope

A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam
And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world
But then it flies again
And though we wish it could have stayed…
We feel lucky to have seen it.

Unknown
August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014
We knew Heather here in Atlanta- several yrs. ago. She was a sweet, kind, lovely person. We are sending prayers up for all the family .
Carson and Elizabeth Olinger
August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014
Oh my dear sweet beautiful niece. You shall be missed!

Aunt Maria
August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014
Penned as a tribute to h, who, whether attired in frayed jeans and a rumpled t-shirt, stained with wet (or dried) paint, hair tussled, hangin' in her eyes . . . or a simple, but elegant 'little number' that drapes her feminine, gentle curves, exclusively created 'just for her' by a Designer of Haute Couture, she, in fact, exquisitely coifed . . . always looks beautiful. Created especially for Heather Michelle Stringer as a tribute to her sacrificial heart of compassion and concern for the bien-etre of others.

If everyone in this world would "celebrate regularly the fact that every human being is unique", mix in a little compassion for humanity, and strive to respect, appreciate, honor, love, and encourage, and yes,
'cherish' their fellow man, remembering to highlight often each other's strengths, for I truly do believe that every human being has been intrinsically (at birth, but possibly not surfacing nor developing until later in their lifetime) gifted individually, in special areas, and that man's basic nature is innately good. If we all would consider the worth of each other from a more positive perspective on a daily basis and believe in our hearts what I have just expressed, this world would be a much better place for us all to co-exist and co-habit. Love Always, Mums 

[The original of this tribute was penned and sent to Heather as a creative writing in May of 2008.]

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February 15
February 15
It is with fond and cherished memories that we remember Heather, our Princess of Hearts . . . on Valentine's Day, this week. I plan to share a creative writing, which was partially inspired by Heather and her Legacy, when I am able.  
February 14
February 14
Happy birthday, Heather. I can imagine the glorious love that is surrounding you and being poured out all over you today by our Father God in heaven ❤️
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Cherry Blossoms .. .. .

August 21, 2020
.. .. . a symbol of Spring (excuse, please....this not being that Season), Renewal and the fleeting Nature of Life....all bring to mind fond memories of our precious Heather.  Not a day goes by without thinking of her, for there are gentle reminders in our homes.  

Reminiscing.....Heather's favorite fruit was the cherry!  As a toddler, she quickly learned to ask for 'dessert first'.....especially 'Chee Pie'.....she did not want to risk eating her meal first....for she knew she might not then have room for dessert!  She wasn't taking any chances!  Cherry Cheesecake was also a favorite.  Love of cherries kind of runs in the family.....Sean makes the best waffles with dark sweet cherries that anyone's ever tasted......one of his culinary specialties!  And Jennifer loves and favors cherries as well...... .....especially cherry pie and cherry cheesecake!  

Oh how Heather would have loved The Cherry Republic Stores!!!  A Company in Michigan, based in Glen Arbor, selling mostly products containing cherries, currently along with five other stores in this State.  Ann Arbor, Frankenmuth, Traverse City, Holland and Charlevoix.  The cherry orchards most plentiful remain in Traverse City, the Cherry Capital of Michigan and of this country.  

Missing her buoyant and happy spirit, her delight in discoveries, expressions of creativity and caring heart for rescue animals and the disadvantaged in this world.  She had so much energy and potential, it's still difficult and painful at times to accept that she is no longer here on God's Green Acres.  Peace be with you, h..........
Love you Bunches and Missing you, Babe, always and forever, Mums


  

  



The Holiday of Hearts, A Very Special Valentine in 1973

February 14, 2018

Heather remains my Princess of Hearts in my heart of hearts and will forevermore. As Time marches on, it seems that our world changes daily in this era, especially with ever increasing new developments in technology, but love in our hearts remains and grows deeper with each passing day.  Developing a deeper appreciation and sense of gratefulness for the years that we were able to enjoy Heather's presence on earth have helped to diminish the thrust of such a great loss.  However, she will truly be 'Forever Missed' as long as we remain living in the flesh on this earth.    

Heather was born on Valentine's Day in February of 1973 and it was so special to have given birth on a Holiday!  And it was the 'second time in a row'..... for Sean was born on Thanksgiving Day several years earlier!  [That February, family speculation was that my baby may be born on other family members' February birthdays, but that did not happen, for when she did arrive, her own special day was established on the Holiday of Hearts.  What a beautiful Valentine surprise!]  

Life itself is indeed a precious gift, not to be taken for granted and giving birth to one's own is an experience like none other.  Our Creator and Mother Nature are amazing and Nick and I were wonderfully and bountifully blessed to have had a boy, then a girl and been known as Sean's/Heather's Dad/Mom.  Gaining a new identity was one of the perks, a parental pleasure.  

Love never fades, increasing and deepening profoundly when seasoned through the years with age and wisdom.  Holding you in my heart forever, h, love always, Mums
  

Blossoms, Butterflies and Beliefs

August 20, 2016

Heather was truly her "own kind of beautiful" .. .

Remembering Heather lately, the three B's in the title above came to mind, along with Heather's passion for Nature and her Creator.  She loved fresh flowers and often expressed her love for others through gifts of fresh bouquets or a single beautiful flower, usually a rose.  She would frequently send gorgeous floral photos to me (and possibly to others as well, I don't know) through the text feature on her cell phone.  There was usually no text message, only a powerful or exceptional floral photo.  The last one that I received from her was a stunning floral photo that included a butterfly hovering above it.  (In an internet search this a.m. for a similar photo, I discovered an awesome butterfly that h would have appreciated, a Ulysses butterfly, a large, beautiful swallowtail.)  ---What a wonderful way of saying 'I love you' or 'I am thinking of you', by texting a photo that she knew would be enjoyed and appreciated!  We miss so many of the things that she did, but realize now what a big impact they had upon our lives. 

As a very young child, Heather was fascinated by and intrigued with caterpillars and butterflies and she and Sean would chase butterflies with nets at Grandma's house in the Summertime.  As an adult, the process of Metamorphosis meant a lot to Heather and with it......deep thoughts, pondering change and transformation.  Discussions about many subjects could become rather lengthy with her, but always remained very interesting to learn her perceptions, observations, deductions and opinions.  It was delightful to hear her expressions about the newest knowledge she had just acquired or discovered.....or all about her latest faith venture.  Heather had a personal relationship with her Creator and studied the Bible and Christianity in depth.  Her Baptism as an adult was very meaningful to her and was a milestone in her faith journey as well as a spiritual awakening and transformation time.  She was plucked for God's Garden in His Timing, not ours, for we certainly were not ready nor prepared for her passing.  At this point, it still seems a bit surreal, to me at least, and a mixture of fact and fantasy.  It takes time.  There will always remain a void in my heart and soul that no one else will ever be able to replicate or fill.  
Missing you h, love always and forever, Mums   

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