Gisela Drees Heidt
August 20, 1928 ~ March 4, 2005
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Gisela Drees Heidt, 76, of 535 Davis Creek Road, Candler, died Friday, March 4, 2005, at her home.
Mrs. Heidt was a native of Germany and was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Bauman Drees.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Claudian B. Heidt, who died in 1980, and by a brother, Joseph Drees.
Mrs. Heidt was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of Germany. She had lived in Buncombe County for 26 years and owned and operated a catering business. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
She is survived by three sisters, Hannelore Mullins of Asheville and Ursula Hoock and Ingeborg Kriegesh of Germany; sisters-in- law, Christa Drees of Florida, Mary H. Cogburn of Candler, Christine Marks of Illinois and Ruth Young of Charleston, SC; three nieces in German and her local nieces and nephews, Steve Cogburn and his wife Julie, Dr. David Cogburn and his wife Gay, Max Cogburn, Jr. and his wife Fran, and Dr. Cindy Cogburn; and great-niece and great-nephews, Trip, Casey, Cameron, Cullen, Christopher, Clinton, Jake and Colton.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Dr. C. Morris Boyd officiating.
Memorials may be made to the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church Building Fund, 919 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the arrangements.
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It was just a few days ago, when Gisela stated she hoped for 10 more years…something I reassured her she most certainly would have.
Although we did not see each other often, when we did, it was full of laughter, good thoughts, often wise words from Gisela and simple kindness.
The world will be quite a bit emptier without her presence. She was a ‘tough one’, a true survivor in every sense of the word.
Yes, I will miss the ‘ole gal’, very much, and I won’t be alone…there is plenty of company within the community of friends she left behind.
I was fortunate to be one of Ms Heidt’s nurses during her stay at Asheville Specialty Hospital. I have to say that she truly was one of my favorite patients. I loved her honesty and strong sense of humor. I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Dear Gisela,
You are a true survivor, always smiling and never gave up hope. You made me laugh and you were the most honest person I have met. I loved to listen to your stories and will miss them so much, I will treasure your words of wisdom for you were a very smart lady. You gave me advice and guidance in many ways. I will miss talking to you every day as we did and saying good night to you each evening. You have touched my heart and soul and I will never forget you. I know you are looking down upon us now, and you are in a much better place. You will never be alone again Gisela. This memorial is for you. You are one hell of a lady and a dear friend. I will always remember you and the things you have told me not to forget. Our paths will cross again, until then I will listen to the wind and hear you. Your in Gods hands now. ‘Good Night’ Gisela and sleep well.
All my love! Your friend forever, Janet
We are very sorry for your loss.Our
thougths are with you at this very
sad time.
With Prayers and deepest sympathhy
Mary and family I am very sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you all during this time.
She was a very unique Lady,I will never forget the Words of wisdom she had often shared with me’Accept people for the way they are because they will never change’these words have helped me overcome many obstacles,and I will cherish her memory .
I had come to know Gisela only this past year; through telephone conversations we had on occasion. I found her to be a very strong and candid woman that I could always share a laugh with, despite all the recent physical challenges she had dealt with. I’m sorry I never got to meet her in person. My thoughts are with you, members of her family.
Debbie Jones
Sharing your sorrow, and hoping it will comfort you to know that many hearts reach out to you in sympathy and love.
May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Bessie Brown-Joyce and Thomas L. Joyce, Sr.
Gisela live to the fullest always making plans for the future. We laughed together so many times. She is missed. My prayers go to her family.
Although we had known Gisela for a short peiod of time, through our dealings of buying her house on Old Leicester Road,we knew right away that she was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hannah and the family.
May God bless you, Davey and Shannon
Although we had known Gisela for a short peiod of time, through our dealings of buying her house on Old Leicester Road,we knew right away that she was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hannah and the family.
May God bless you, Davey and Shannon
Although we had known Gisela for a short peiod of time, through our dealings of buying her house on Old Leicester Road,we knew right away that she was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with Hannah and the family.
May God bless you, Davey and Shannon
Ms. Heidt was a very vibrant woman who would always make me laugh when she called our office at Skyland Prosthetics Company. She found humor in her situation when no one else could. She will be missed greatly. Rest in peace Ms. Heidt. You deserve it.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Aunt Gisela
I will truly miss you but know you are happy now. I will love you always.
Catherine Anne