Heather Marie Jester

1969 - 2017

Heather Marie Jester obituary, 1969-2017, Apex, NC

BORN

1969

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Apex Funeral Home

550 W Williams St

Apex, North Carolina

Heather Jester Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 26, 2017.

Heather Marie Jester, 48, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2017 at her home in Cary, NC with her husband Andrew by her side.

Born to David and Irene Heather, Heather grew up in Iowa and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. She lived in many different cities - Winter Park, CO; Denver, CO; Jupiter, FL; and St. Louis, MO before moving to Durham NC. She met her husband Andrew in 2005 in Raleigh. Heather and Andrew were married in November 2008 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Cary, NC. Prior to their marriage, Heather worked for many different agencies specializing in right of way acquisition for public transit projects, including for the Triangle Transit Authority. She later transitioned to commercial real estate, working for The Dilweg Companies in Durham and later for N.C. State's Centennial Campus development office.

Heather was an active outdoor enthusiast, and loved gardening, walks with Andrew and her dogs, cycling, and hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She enjoyed attending craft shows and was herself a talented artist, leaving behind a treasure of homemade arts and crafts. Heather loved her pets, and always advocated for giving rescue pets a second chance at having a happy home.

She is survived by her husband, Andrew W. Jester of Cary NC; father David Heather and mother Irene Heather of Sturgeon Bay WI; sister Amy Campbell and husband Gary Campbell of Jackson, WI; sister Erin Weber and husband Mark Weber of Madison, WI; brother Mark Heather of Beloit, WI; brother Matt Heather of Sturgeon Bay WI; Grandmother Gladys Heather of Rock Island IL; and nieces Allison Campbell, Heather Campbell, Ava Weber, and Hazel Weber.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, Transitions Hospice Care of Wake County, or your local animal rescue.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held for Heather at the Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. Apex on Saturday, January 13th and 11:00 am. Online condolences may be sent to the family www.ApexFuneral.net

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January 10, 2018

My sincere condolences to Heather's family. May God and his son Jesus bring you comfort and make you firm (1 Thessalonians 2:16, 17).

January 10, 2018

Alexis Lumpkins

Our prayers continue to be with the family. May you find comfort in knowing Heather is at peace and find the coming months and years full of wonderful memories of the time you shared with her that may at times bring a tear to your eyes but always a smile to your face. Lots of Love from my mom and I!

January 9, 2018

Josn

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 8, 2018

Jill and Dow Freeman

To the Heather and Jester families, I along with my husband Dow, my Mom Joyce and my Uncle Gene, were thrilled to be invited to share the joyous occasion of Andrew and Heather's wedding, where I actually met Heather for the first time as an adult. I am truly saddened to be preparing an entry for this guest book. I pray that you will find some peace and closure this coming Saturday. While the loss of Heather seems now that it will never be diminished, God will provide the strength each of you needs to deal with this loss and the hole you feel in your heart. Rejoice in the fact that Heather has gone Home!

January 5, 2018

Cindy Rogers

My deepest sympathies go out to the Jester Family who so lovingly cared for her and are so deeply feeling her loss. Rest in Peace Heather.

January 1, 2018

Cathleen Johnson

Dear Heather,
I have such good memories of your sweet and helpful nature, your cross-stitch projects and other crafts, your baked goodies, our October Baby luncheons, and your love of posies.
I am going to miss you, my friend.
May the Lord bless and keep you close.
Cathleen

December 31, 2017

Maryann Battista

Rest in Peace Heather. You are Home now. Will miss you.

December 31, 2017

Maryann Battista

May you rest in God's arms. Such a sweet person. Worked with Heather at TTA. Always willing to help a new employee in Capital Development.

December 28, 2017

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Margaret & Tom Wilson

In loving memory of a wonderful niece. We will love you and miss you always.
Love, Aunty Babe & Uncle Tom

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