From the "Alamosa Courier" October 1999

Margie I. Cunningham
Alamosa resident, 56

     ALAMOSA — Margie I. Cunningham, 56, Alamosa, died Oct. 4, 1999 at San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center.  She was born April 25, 1943 in Alamosa to Earl L. and Margaret "Gret" Teem Heiman and was preceded in death by her parents and one brother James Earl Heiman.

     Margie was a bookkeeper and enjoyed bowling, 4-wheeling, the mountains, and riding tractors.She especially loved her grandchildren, family and friends.

     She is survived by her children, Kelly (Chris) Maraschin of Grand Junction, Kevin (Leslie) Cunningham and Ken (Cindy) Cunningham both of Cripple Creek, Kerri (Tyler) Kingery of Alamosa, and David Heiman.She is also survived by her brothers, William L. (Bud) Heiman of Alamosa, Gerald J. "Red" (Phyllis) Heiman of Del Norte, her sisters, Margaret L. "Sue" (Paul) Brown of Dexter, N.M., Janet Kay Heiman and Dixie Lee Heiman both of Alamosa, and her 10 grandchildren.

     Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at the Monte Vista Cemetery. Friends may call from 4- 8 p.m. Thursday at the Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association through the mortuary office.

     Arrangements are by Rogers Family Mortuary in Alamosa.

(From the 30th Reunion Book - 1991)

Name:  Marge Heiman (Cunningham)

Spouse: None (To hard to live with)

Children: Kelly Denise Maraschin - 28 years old, Kevin Deon Cunningham - 27 years old, Kenneth Darrin Cunningham - 25 years old, Kerri Dawn Cunningham - 23 year old

Grand Children: Christopher Shane Cunningham - 3 1/2 years old.

Occupation: District Bookeeper, SangreCristo School District

HISTORY: Following high school, I was married and had 4 children within 5 years. I finally realized what was causing it and put a stop to it. Life wasn't easy trying to work off and on and being a full time mother and housekeeper but I will always cherish those years. My family means everything to me. My three oldest are married, have good jobs, and finally have become my best friends. I am blessed with one grandchild with hopes of many more to come. I love spoiling Christopher and sending him home.

In 1979, I suffered a heart attack at the age of 36 and had to have a triple bypass. In 1981, I had lost the circulation in both legs and had to have an aorta graf but was able to continue working at the school where I have been for 17 years. I love it, working with the kids as a high school secretary and district bookkeeper. They can't figure out how I know what they are up to-I don't tell them that I tried it all, so I'm one step ahead of them. Wouldn't J.P. Hawkins be surprised that I work in a school! He taught me alot about what not to do when counseling with kids, never compare them, they are individuals and should be treated as such.

I was divorced in 1986 and as far as the future goes, I hope to continue working for the school district until retirement, enjoying my family, staying active playing softball, volleyball etc. and appreciate each and every day of my life.

Success - I'm not wealthy, famous or beautiful, but I feel I've had it all - I'm a success, thanks to the people who have had faith in me.

Best wishes in the future for each and everyone of you!