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HEILMAN, RUTH C. age 97, completed her long journey on earth arriving peacefully at her home in God's Kingdom on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Ruth was born in Concordia, Missouri, on November 16, 1916, the daughter of Theodore and Clara Bergmann. Ruth was Valedictorian of her high school class. She worked at the Army Medical Supply Depot in St. Louis, MO, during WWII. She married Luther J. Heilman in 1942. After WWII, while Luther was serving in the US army, they were posted to Los Alamos, NM, and shortly thereafter assigned to Sandia Base, Albuquerque, NM. After raising four children, Ruth began a ten-year career with the University of New Mexico Law Library. Her outside interests included church work, volunteering for various civic organizations, taking classes at the University of New Mexico and playing bridge. She was a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church of Albuquerque and served there in various capacities. Ruth is survived by her children, James Heilman and wife Judy of Jasper, GA, Stephen Heilman and wife Dita of Austin, TX, Carol Hartenberger and husband Dave of Albuquerque, NM, Susan Gardner and husband Byron of Albuquerque, NM. Her cherished grandchildren are: Erich (Deisy), Lindsey (Nate), Jessica (Leif), Erin, Joel, Kron and Lorik and her beloved great-grandchildren are: Casper, Ilana and Laing. She is also survived by a brother, Carl Bergmann and wife Liz and sister-in-law, Ruth Bergmann, and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Luther; brother, Robert and sister, Julia and brother-in-law, Harold. A Memorial Service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 210 Alvarado Dr. SE. in Albuquerque, on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Private interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the healthcare staff of La Vida Llena Lifecare Community for their compassionate care and her church families for their prayers, support and love. Memorial contributions may be made to: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 210 Alvarado Dr. SE. Albuquerque, NM, 87108; or Roadrunner Food Bank, 5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Fri November 21, 2014