Elizabeth M 'Betty' Heymans

Elizabeth "Betty" Mandell Heymans, 86, of Sleepy Eye, MN, passed away on December 1, 2018, in Albany, MN. Betty Mandell was born in Faribault, MN to Harry and Julia Mandell on April 8, 1932. She graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN, in 1954, with a BA in Elementary Education. She married Philip Heymans on August 20, 1956. She worked as a Catholic grade school teacher and as development director for St. Marys, which included editing St. Marys Recall newsletter. She was a loving mother to eight children. She was actively involved as a volunteer for St. Marys Church and School, Divine Providence Home, and the Sleepy Eye Food Shelf, and a strong supporter of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life. Betty was known for her joy, creativity, hospitality, and eagerness to serve the Church and community. She valued her Irish heritage, enjoyed feeding and watching the local birds, and had a great love of writing short stories in her youth. She lifted up those around her with her smile. Betty is preceded in death by her parents. Betty is survived by her husband of 62 years, Philip Heymans; children Steven (Susan Sink), Amy (Kevin) Kluesner, Ann (Larry) Rodich, Greg (Mary), Tim (Annie), Mark (Yoneko), Maria (Paul) Becker and Christina (Mark Herzog) Arneson; brother Art (JoAnn) Mandell; 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to St. Marys School, Divine Providence Home, or the Food Shelf, all in Sleepy Eye. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff of Mother of Mercy Senior Living in Albany for their loving physical and spiritual care and special efforts at the end of Bettys life. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, December 6, 2018 Divine Providence Community Chapel 700 3rd Ave. N.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 10:30 am Friday, December 7, 2018 St. Mary's Catholic Church-Sleepy Eye 636 1st Ave. North Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery 720 3rd Ave. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Reception Will follow interment in the St. Mary's Church Social Room