Esther Heppner (nee Dutz), 1920-2012, of Kelowna, B.C., died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in the Central Okanagan Hospice Centre, at the age of 91. She was born in Springside, SK in 1920. She is predeceased by her husband, Dave Heppner, of Laird, SK (d. 1992), and daughter Gracelene (d. 2001). Esther and Dave Heppner enjoyed their latter working lives managing pharmacies in Willow Bunch and Assiniboia, SK, where they were active community members from 1963 to 1975. Esther will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, a kind and generous friend, and a lover of music and life. She is survived by daughters Mona and Lee; sons Grant and Tony; sisters Grace, Minnie and Lenore; brother Louis; and loving friend Doug Axworthy. A memorial will be held on May 5 in Kelowna. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
