Debra Jean Heiter Obituary

Debra Jean Heiter attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, IA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Debra Jean Heiter.

Graduation Year	Class of 1973
Date of Passing	Apr 26, 2014
About	Debra Jean (Heiter) Kaufman, 59, of Pocatello, ID, lost her battle with a brain tumor, April 26, 2014 Debra was born, November 16, 1954 in Emmetsburg, IA, to the late Kathryn (1996) and Lyle (1996) Heiter. Growing up in Council Bluffs, Iowa, she attended Thomas Jefferson School and shortly after, found her career of helping others. She worked several aspects of the health care field, including; a nursing home, anesthesia department and pharmacy technician. She was always there to lend a helping hand to anybody in need. Before moving to Pocatello to marry the love of her life, William Kaufman in 1995, she had 3 children. She had 6 grandchildren that she absolutely adored and cherished the time that she had with them. She is preceded in death by; her mother, her father and a sister, Carol Rhoades (1994). She is survived by: her husband, William Kaufman, children; Timothy (DaNae) Jones of Pocatello, ID, Ryan (Nicole) Jones of Pocatello, ID, Melisa Jones of Council Bluffs, IA, and a sister, Patricia Roberts of Council Bluffs, IA. Deb loved spending time with her family and friends. She has made friends all over the country and will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved her. Per her wishes, a private gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Rd., Chubbuck, ID. Condolences may be sent to her family online at www.wilksfuneralhome.com. Obituary published, 4/30/2014, Idaho State Journal. Added to the obituary in the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, 5/6/2014 pg 6: A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 11, 2014, 2pm, at Jonesy's Corner, 2752 W. Broadway, Council Bluffs.