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Heather Rue Obituary

Heather Reu, age 42, a resident of Albuquerque since 2003, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 22, 2009, having just had her 42 birthday. Heather was born on June 9, 1967 in Harlan, IA, to Ray and Molly Cramer. She grew up in Bloomington, IN attending public school and Indiana University there, graduating in 1989, MSSW from University of WI in 1995. She married Phillip Reu in 1996. She had four children Vinh, Ming, Thanh, and Zhong. Heather enjoyed many activities, including Crossroads Fellowship, MOPS, RANA Neighborhood Association, Secretary of Lew Wallace, PTA, Co-Director of Colorado Vietnam Heritage Camps, various professional social work organizations, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Phillip and her four children, also her parents, her brother Jeremy and his wife Michelle and their girls; Phil's parents, Jean and LaVerne Reu, and extended family and friends. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church 215 Locust St. NE. Memorial contributions can be made to Heather Reu Memorial, P.O. Box 23040, Albuquerque, NM 87190-1040. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 28, 2009.

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Kathy White

July 15, 2009

To Heather's family,
I am one of Heather's "spin buddies" at Defined Fitness. We race in and out of there each week and don't learn each others names- but there is a community here and we are all saddened to hear of Heather's accident.
Heather and her family are in my prayers,
Kathy

Steven Davis

June 29, 2009

I am extremely saddened to hear about you leaving us. But, I also know that you are in a better place. I will pray regularly for your family - the kids, husband and Molly and Ray.

God Bless you and your family.

Steve

Steven D. Davis, Director of Bands, UMKC

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