Phyllis Brandt Heckenbach was born in Anchor, Illinois on March 28, 1926 as the only daughter of Walter and Mathilda Brandt. She was called to God's side on April 27, 2014.
Phyllis was raised on a farm with her three brothers and lots of cousins during the Great Depression. But she managed to get herself to the University of Illinois and graduate in June of 1948. It was during her undergraduate study that she met her life's mate, William E. Heckenbach who had returned from serving his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Phyllis went on to secure her Master's Degree in Education from the University of Denver in 1953.
She is survived by her husband, Bill and children David, Mark (Sandy), Paul (Linda) and Gretchen (David) as well as eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was in her 66th year of marriage to her loving husband, Bill and was the "anchor" for her entire family. She lived her life for the betterment of her family and all the children she touched during her lengthy career.
Phyllis began that career as an indefatigable advocate for children initially as a Special Education Teacher at Gilpin Elementary in the Denver Public School System. She later went on to become the very first Educational Consultant for the Denver Department of Social services. She was a fierce advocate for children to get placed in appropriate educational settings and appeared on innumerable occasions as an expert witness for children's educational placements. She loved to place flowers from her garden on the desks of her co-workers at the Denver Department of Social Services.
She also reached out to children in her spare time as a Sunday School Teacher and as a 4-H Leader in horse and also in dog projects. She collected Teddy Bears and books for distribution to all children, to include of course her grandchildren, great grandchildren and also any child in need. She devoted her life to her family and to children, especially underprivileged children and those with Special Needs.
Any memorial gifts benfiting children would be most welcomed but Phyllis's favorite charities were the Sara Brown Memorial Fund, PO Box 18007 Golden, CO, 80402 and a charity that assists disabled veterans secure Track Chairs: The Independence Fund, 32379 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, Itr 60693-0323 or on line at www.independencefund.org
Aspen Mortuaries Website
April, 2014
Phyllis was raised on a farm with her three brothers and lots of cousins during the Great Depression. But she managed to get herself to the University of Illinois and graduate in June of 1948. It was during her undergraduate study that she met her life's mate, William E. Heckenbach who had returned from serving his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Phyllis went on to secure her Master's Degree in Education from the University of Denver in 1953.
She is survived by her husband, Bill and children David, Mark (Sandy), Paul (Linda) and Gretchen (David) as well as eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was in her 66th year of marriage to her loving husband, Bill and was the "anchor" for her entire family. She lived her life for the betterment of her family and all the children she touched during her lengthy career.
Phyllis began that career as an indefatigable advocate for children initially as a Special Education Teacher at Gilpin Elementary in the Denver Public School System. She later went on to become the very first Educational Consultant for the Denver Department of Social services. She was a fierce advocate for children to get placed in appropriate educational settings and appeared on innumerable occasions as an expert witness for children's educational placements. She loved to place flowers from her garden on the desks of her co-workers at the Denver Department of Social Services.
She also reached out to children in her spare time as a Sunday School Teacher and as a 4-H Leader in horse and also in dog projects. She collected Teddy Bears and books for distribution to all children, to include of course her grandchildren, great grandchildren and also any child in need. She devoted her life to her family and to children, especially underprivileged children and those with Special Needs.
Any memorial gifts benfiting children would be most welcomed but Phyllis's favorite charities were the Sara Brown Memorial Fund, PO Box 18007 Golden, CO, 80402 and a charity that assists disabled veterans secure Track Chairs: The Independence Fund, 32379 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, Itr 60693-0323 or on line at www.independencefund.org
Aspen Mortuaries Website
April, 2014
Phyllis Brandt Heckenbach was born in Anchor, Illinois on March 28, 1926 as the only daughter of Walter and Mathilda Brandt. She was called to God's side on April 27, 2014.
Phyllis was raised on a farm with her three brothers and lots of cousins during the Great Depression. But she managed to get herself to the University of Illinois and graduate in June of 1948. It was during her undergraduate study that she met her life's mate, William E. Heckenbach who had returned from serving his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Phyllis went on to secure her Master's Degree in Education from the University of Denver in 1953.
She is survived by her husband, Bill and children David, Mark (Sandy), Paul (Linda) and Gretchen (David) as well as eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was in her 66th year of marriage to her loving husband, Bill and was the "anchor" for her entire family. She lived her life for the betterment of her family and all the children she touched during her lengthy career.
Phyllis began that career as an indefatigable advocate for children initially as a Special Education Teacher at Gilpin Elementary in the Denver Public School System. She later went on to become the very first Educational Consultant for the Denver Department of Social services. She was a fierce advocate for children to get placed in appropriate educational settings and appeared on innumerable occasions as an expert witness for children's educational placements. She loved to place flowers from her garden on the desks of her co-workers at the Denver Department of Social Services.
She also reached out to children in her spare time as a Sunday School Teacher and as a 4-H Leader in horse and also in dog projects. She collected Teddy Bears and books for distribution to all children, to include of course her grandchildren, great grandchildren and also any child in need. She devoted her life to her family and to children, especially underprivileged children and those with Special Needs.
Any memorial gifts benfiting children would be most welcomed but Phyllis's favorite charities were the Sara Brown Memorial Fund, PO Box 18007 Golden, CO, 80402 and a charity that assists disabled veterans secure Track Chairs: The Independence Fund, 32379 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, Itr 60693-0323 or on line at www.independencefund.org
Aspen Mortuaries Website
April, 2014
Phyllis was raised on a farm with her three brothers and lots of cousins during the Great Depression. But she managed to get herself to the University of Illinois and graduate in June of 1948. It was during her undergraduate study that she met her life's mate, William E. Heckenbach who had returned from serving his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Phyllis went on to secure her Master's Degree in Education from the University of Denver in 1953.
She is survived by her husband, Bill and children David, Mark (Sandy), Paul (Linda) and Gretchen (David) as well as eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was in her 66th year of marriage to her loving husband, Bill and was the "anchor" for her entire family. She lived her life for the betterment of her family and all the children she touched during her lengthy career.
Phyllis began that career as an indefatigable advocate for children initially as a Special Education Teacher at Gilpin Elementary in the Denver Public School System. She later went on to become the very first Educational Consultant for the Denver Department of Social services. She was a fierce advocate for children to get placed in appropriate educational settings and appeared on innumerable occasions as an expert witness for children's educational placements. She loved to place flowers from her garden on the desks of her co-workers at the Denver Department of Social Services.
She also reached out to children in her spare time as a Sunday School Teacher and as a 4-H Leader in horse and also in dog projects. She collected Teddy Bears and books for distribution to all children, to include of course her grandchildren, great grandchildren and also any child in need. She devoted her life to her family and to children, especially underprivileged children and those with Special Needs.
Any memorial gifts benfiting children would be most welcomed but Phyllis's favorite charities were the Sara Brown Memorial Fund, PO Box 18007 Golden, CO, 80402 and a charity that assists disabled veterans secure Track Chairs: The Independence Fund, 32379 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, Itr 60693-0323 or on line at www.independencefund.org
Aspen Mortuaries Website
April, 2014
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