Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Heishman

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Heishman, age 92, of Grinnell, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her home in Grinnell. Graveside services will be held in August 2020, with Pastor John Epperson officiating. Memorials may be contributed to the family, Clinton Heishman 1510 1 ^st Ave. #68, Grinnell, Iowa 50112. Kloster Funeral Home, Brooklyn, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Betty is survived by her husband Clinton; children, Gary (Charlotte) Heishman, of Amana, Edward (Bobbie) Heishman, of Malcom, Sandra Heishman, of Grinnell, Linda (Chuck) Shelton, of Toano Virginia, Steven Heishman, of Norway, Bruce (Barb) Heishman, of Walford, Martha (Myron) Trimpe, of South Amana, Dennis Heishman, of Malcom, Richard (Pam) Heishman, of Grinnell; and 16 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Carole and Kathryn Heishman, a grandson Byron Trimpe, a great granddaughter Angel Kay Heishman, two sisters Mary D. Donohoe and Eileen Larsen, and a brother Don Donohoe.

Betty Ann Donohoe Heishman was born October 8, 1927 in Grinnell, the daughter of Leo and Mae (Flanagan) Donohoe. She received her education at a Catholic school in Davenport. Betty continued her education at the St Francis Hospital, in nursing. She was united in marriage to Clinton Heishman on November 27, 1948, in Newton. Together they had 11 children. Throughout her life, she lived in Grinnell, rural Tama/Poweshiek County and Amana. Betty loved being a wife, mom, and grandmother, not only to her kids, but their friends too. She worked at the Ox Yoke Restaurant in Amana, a nursing home, a hospital and did daycare in her home before retiring. She loved being a farmer’s wife and taking care of everyone. Betty was a member of the Lady’s Club in Sheridan and enjoyed her time with her fellow friends. She especially loved her house dogs. They always kept her lap warm while sitting in her chair.