Mabel 'Darlene' Heintz

MABEL "DARLENE" HEINTZ

Springville

Mabel "Darlene" Heintz, 82, of Springville, passed away Nov. 9, 2016. Parish vigil service: 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Springville. Burial: Springville Cemetery, Springville.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Bernard; two children, Allen and Susan; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Nicholas, Trisha and Alexander; and numerous great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Betty.

Darlene was preceded in her death by a son, Gary; her mother and father; three sisters, Willa, Clara and Essie; and two brothers, William and George "Ancel."

Darlene was born Dec. 30, 1933, the daughter of Edith Marie Powles and William Hyde Cleaver. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Springville. Darlene lived an interesting life. The stories range from standing on the back of moving motorcycles as a teenager to working on cars at the Springville gas station to her commitment to the safety of the students who rode her school bus. Either way, Darlene had a hard time walking away from the opportunity to help someone. Her judgement was limited, as she always tried to see the positive, even in gloomy times. She often told the story of eating a can of beans for her first wedding anniversary meal, to reiterate that love and perseverance can tackle any situation.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be directed to someone that you know who could use a helping hand. While she felt she had everything in the world, she always had a special place for those who struggled. She hid numerous stories of hardship, instead proclaiming the success of others.

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