Heidi Topham, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father Thursday, April 27, 2000, at the age of 25.
Heidi was born May 15, 1974 in West Valley City, Utah to Lawrence R. Topham and Cathy J. Barney. She was a graduate of Granger High School where she was a senior class officer, honor student and lettered in varsity basketball. Since high school Heidi has made many close friends working as an executive administrative assistant at the Jerry Seiner Dealerships. She loved athletics and the outdoors. Heidi was the favorite aunt of her many nieces and nephews whom she showered with love and attention.She will be greatly missed by her parents, Terry L. and Cathy J. Barney and Lawrence R. Topham; brothers, Michael J. (Danya) Topham, Lane B. (Pam) Topham, Cory R. (Lisa) Topham; sisters, April (Dean) Garnett, Melanie (Josh) Lever; two step-brothers and four step-sisters; and close friend, Adam Sadler.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 1, 12:00 noon at the West Valley Stake Center, 3963 South Peachwood Drive (3450 West). Friends may call Sunday, April 30, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and again Monday at the church, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Death is unexpected and often unexplained. Heidi's life will be remembered by the person she was and the great joy she brought to everyone's life. Our time with her was short, but will never be forgotten. She touched the hearts of so many and brightened our lives forever.