of Philip, South Dakota, died on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 94
Wanda Bernice Bowen was born October 8, 1918, in Elrod, South Dakota, the daughter of Charles H. and Minnie (Thompson) Bowen. At the age of 10, she moved with her family to western South Dakota. She was educated in rural schools in Pennington and Haakon Counties.
Wanda was united in marriage to Floyd “Jim” Heeb on December 30, 1935, in Kadoka, South Dakota. They lived in the Ottumwa area until moving into Philip, where she has since resided.
Survivors include a daughter Barbara Kroetch of Philip; a son Dean Heeb and his wife Cheri of Midland; six grandchildren Brad Kroetch (Donna) of Bossier City, Louisiana, Renea Koupal (Greg) of Rapid City, Matt Heeb of Mandan, North Dakota, Dawn Schwinler (John) of Brookings, Rose Heeb of Brookings, and Cecil Heeb in the US Marine Corp; four great-grandchildren Chris and Ryan Kroetch and Riley and Anora Schwinler; a great-great-granddaughter Norah; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her parents; two brothers Dale and Marvin Bowen; a sister Irene Triolo; and a son-in-law Fritz Kroetch.
Visitation was held 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m., all at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Kevin Achbach as celebrant.
Interment was at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.
A memorial is established to the EMS of Midland and Philip.
Casual attire is encouraged for the funeral.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota
CELEBRANT
Father Kevin Achbach
MUSIC
Marianne Frein - Pianist
Rose Heeb - Vocalist
“Amazing Grace”
“The Old Rugged Cross”
“On Eagles Wings”
“Gift of Finest Wheat”
LECTOR
Lloyd Frein
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Chuck Kroetch - Kay Ainslie - Joann Pearson
USHERS
Bill Stahl - Jeff Nelson
ALTAR SERVERS
John Daly - Brett Daly
PALLBEARERS
Brennan Daly - Mickey Daly
Mark Foland - Bruce Kroetch
Tom Konst - Alvin Pearson
Steve VanTassel
INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota
Visitation: 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip
Vigil Service: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip,
Interment: Masonic Cemetery in Philip.