Heidi Lydia Stocker Sherman 

Heidi passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Vero Beach, Florida, where she was a resident. She was a native of Battle Creek, Michigan, but New York, California and Florida are among the other places she lived. Heidi received a BA degree from the University of Michigan and a MA from San Diego State University. In 1976, Heidi married Manfred D Haiderer in San Diego. They divorced in 1983. She later married Rev. Ray Scott Sherman, who was at her side as she moved forward to her next-life experience. Heidi served as an international flight attendant with American Airlines for 43 years. While a flight attendant, Heidi also held positions in business and not-for-profit organizations. Her diverse schedule included founding, developing and leading The Professional & Business Forum of South Florida for 11 years. Its mission was to "inspire exceptional performance throughout the community through excellence, high values, integrity, and ethics." Heidi's other talents were expressed as a certified Landscape Designer and horticulturist. Her own line of orchid floral displays graced dozens of homes in Florida. She loved to travel well beyond her airline duties. She and Scott traveled extensively nationally and internationally during their 30 years together. She especially loved northern California where she and Scott lived before coming to Florida in 1992. Prior to moving to Vero Beach five years ago, they lived in Jupiter, Florida near where Scott led the Unity church in West Palm Beach. Despite the fact that she experienced a long siege with ovarian cancer, her powerful attitude and unflagging sense of humor were an inspiration to everyone. A friend said, "It's like she is here to cheer us up." In addition to her husband Scott, survivors included step-sons David and Doug, and step-grandsons Jason and Alec. Classmates registered on this website can click on Heidi’s page for additional information about her life.

Information from the Treasure Coast Palm, Stuart, Florida ( https://www.tcpalm.com/ ) online on August 22, 2019; website ancestry.com; website http://www.bcchs65.org/; and Class of ’65 Reunion Booklets for 1980, 2000 and 2005