Mirna-Mar Vanderheyden, 77, fell asleep in death on April 7, 2010 at her home in Williams with family at her side. She was born on October 8, 1932 to Frances (Miller) Van Brockin & Orville Van Brockin in Freeport, IL. She married Roger Vanderheyden in 1951.

She was a paralegal for 45 years & was presented 13 awards for outstanding achievements in business & industry. However, she considered her greatest accomplishment her 7 children which she raised with Biblical principles.

She is survived by 4 children, Adana Vanderheyden of Long Pine, NE, Grayling Vanderheyden of Flagstaff, Willow Vanderheyden of WA & Tiffany Kay of Williams. Three children preceded her in death, Vanessa Layne, Vance Gaylord & Romayne Lee. Her 6 grandchildren were the loves of her life, Clover, Jabin, Aidan, Brenna, Brittain & Grayson. She has 3 great grandchildren.

She will be missed more than words can express. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses & her first priority in life was the worship of our Almighty Creator. A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall in Williams on Saturday, April 10th at 1:00p.m.