Obituary of Heather Jane Schlindwein

Heather, age 10, passed away of Leukemia on July 12, 2011 in Tumwater, Washington. She was born October 6, 2000 to Tami Peterson and Robert Schlindwein in Olympia, WA. She attended Children Inn Academy for pre-school and first grade, and Tumwater Hill Elementary for grades 2-4. She loved animals, playing on the beach, arts/crafts, Girl Scouts, sports, books/reading, and school. There are not any specific words that can describe how wonderful Heather was. She was special to everyone in so many different ways. Heather is survived by her parents, Tami and Bryan Peterson and Robert Schlindwein; brothers, Jake Trulson, Trevor Trulson, and Dayton Peterson; grandparents, Duane and Peggy Sartain, Robert and Jane Schlindwein; other grandparents, Gene and Valli Jo Fry, Ted and Pat Trulson, Sam and Linda Peterson, Bill and Joan Gallea; and great grandma, Juanita Julius. Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at South Sound Manor, 455 North St. SE, Tumwater, WA 98501. Donations may be made to the Heather Schlindwein Leukemia Fund at Key Bank. To leave memories of Heather or condolences for the family, please click on “View Guestbook” below.