HEATHER JALENE HOFMEISTER SIMMONS Our precious daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend, Heather Jalene, born May 8, 1972, to Elmer and Donna Hofmeister Jr., slipped away from our earthly presence on December 28, 2003, in St. George, Utah. She lived most of her youth in Brigham City, Utah. She graduated from Box Elder High School with honors in theater arts. At age 20 she moved to St. George, Utah. She married Rick Simmons March 6, 1993. They were later divorced. They had two wonderful children whom she loved more than life itself: Tyler Austin and Maegan Ashlee Simmons. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a very strong testimony. Heather loved life. She loved to have fun and was so much fun to be around. She showed Christ-like love to all she knew especially her family. She is survived by her parents, her brothers, David (Becky), Jeff (Alesa), Kris (Lisa), Eric (Kellie), Jerome (Maurine) and her sister Heidi Hofmeister; her nieces and nephews whom she adored: Josh, Jason, Zach, Cheyenne, Britney, Jacob, Katelyn, Kevin, Tessa, Blade, Brooklyn, Carson, Logan, Aiden, JJ and Nicholas; four uncles and aunts; honorary uncle and aunt Jim and Barbara Sterns; paternal grandfather Elmer Hofmeister Sr. She was proceeded in death by her grandaprents Donald and Alma Stimeling Thrash, grandmother Ethel Moon Hofmeister, uncle Jerome Hofmeister and nephew Austin David Hofmeister. We will forever love and remember you. Thanks for everything. Until we meet again, we will all miss you. Funeral services were held January 2, 2004, at the River Ridge Ward Chapel, St. George, Utah. Interment at Tonaquint Cemetery.