Louise Baur Heck

Louise Anna (Shoemaker) Baur-Heck passed away on June 4, 2010 , at Hospice House of Cheboygan. Louise was born on August 27, 1920 , in Boston Massachusetts to Andrew and Mary (Siliber) Shoemaker. On June 1, 1940 , she married Andrew Baur, who preceded her in death in January, 1989. On November 5, 1994 , she married Richard Heck, who passed away in June, 2009. Also preceding her in death were her parents, her sister Alfrieda and husband Charles George and several sisters and brothers-in-law. She is survived by her children Dianna Baur of Winter Park , FL , Marilee (Bernard) Lillie of Cheboygan, MI, Karen (Roger) Richardson of Longwood, FL, Andrew (Marie) Baur of Livonia, MI. Stepchildren Jean (John) Baumert of Bloomington, IN, Nancy Heck of Winnabow , NC , Keith (Cheryl) Heck of Racine, WI. Also, 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews who all loved her dearly. Louise and her family moved to the Detroit area in the early 1920's eventually settling in Livonia . She graduated from Farmington High School and went on to cosmetology school. After marrying Andrew they made their home in Livonia for nearly 50 years where they raised their family. For many years Louise was a Girl Scout leader as each of her daughters went through the ranks. She was also very active in her church, St Paul 's Lutheran Church in Farmington , MI. Louise retired from the Clarenceville school district where she was a cook and baker. Louise loved decorating cakes and usually gave them as gifts to the lucky family member or friend celebrating a wedding, birthday, confirmation, retirement or any other special occasion. She loved cooking for company. If she knew what your favorite pie was she most likely had it made for you when you arrived for dinner. Louise also loved gardening. She was most generous in sharing her bounty, whether it was her flowers or vegetables. After visiting Louise you would probably leave with a bag of fresh produce or a jar of fresh packed pickles, tomatoes, jelly or jam. Along with her many talents, Louise painted beautiful flower scenes on pieces of china. Other hobbies she had included embroidering and knitting. Having her grandchildren around was an important part of her life, along with visits with all of her nieces, nephews and extended family. She loved spending time with them as much as they enjoyed being with her. She loved traveling. She went to Europe several times to visit family and saw a lot of the United States . After marrying Richard, they spent half the year in Cheboygan and half in Cocoa , FL. They also traveled to Europe together to visit relatives on both sides of their families. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 14th, at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home in Livonia , Michigan . Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:30 A.M. with a service at 11:30 A.M. She will be laid to rest in Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia . Luncheon following at Corsi's Banquet Center , Livonia . Per Louise's wishes, please send memorials to Cheboygan Hospice House/Vital Care at 761 Lafayette, Cheboygan , MI 49721 .