Heather is back home. Heather Anne Clark passed away Feb 21, 2024, after an extended battle with cancer. She was 69.

Heather was born in San Francisco, California on August 1, 1954, to Anne Gertrude Demik and Raymond Henry Hutchins. She had one sibling, her older brother Bill, whom she adored and shared her unique sense of humor.

Heather lived in Okinawa as a child and at age seven moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was here that she became fully acquainted with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through her friend Stephanie. Heather was baptized at age eight by Stephanie's brother who had just returned from an LDS mission. From Colorado, the Hutchins moved to Reno then finally to California.

It was in Fair Oaks, California that Heather first met Jerry, but Jerry's dad, Jack was the first to meet Heather. He visited the neighboring ward primary where he saw 16-year-old Heather, "a beautiful young women" with all the primary children huddling around—as they would in years to come. Jerry heard the report and tucked it away. Heather and Jerry only crossed paths a couple of times before Jerry left on his mission.

Heather went to BYU where she studied psychology and was the runner up to the Homecoming Queen. Two years later, when Heather was home for the summer and Jerry had been home for just one day from his mission, they attended a young adult party. Jerry saw Heather again and was smitten. They dated through the month of June, were engaged in July, and married in the Oakland Temple on August 3, 1975. As young marrieds, they moved to Provo where Jerry finished his degree at BYU, then were off to Portland for Chiropractic school, Boise for his residency, and finally to Orem where he opened his practice in Provo. In the first few years of marriage, they moved 14 times. Heather and Jerry raised their family in Orem and are the parents of Jason, Troy, Amber, Trevor, Jared, and Ryan.

Heather was the very definition of beauty. Not only was she attractive, but she also radiated a beautiful soul. Everyone wanted to be her friend and felt like they were.

Heather was adored by all for her sharp wit, her genuine kindness, and her authenticity. We all have "Heather-isms" that will linger with us forever. Her sense of humor pulled you in and left you smiling or giggling even hours or days later.

One of her favorite sayings was "Life is hard; harder if you're stupid." And "Life ain't for sissies."

She would also say, "One day you look good, one day you eat good, and one day your house looks good--but not on the same day."

Heather was happy and grateful and funny. She was naturally the center of attention with her humor and fun personality, but she would always steer the attention away from herself. She had such a wonderful listening ear. She was genuinely interested in others and their story. She would make you feel like you were the good one and everyone else is the problem.

She also had a unique way of making you feel like she liked you best, and then we realized she made everyone feel the same way.

Heather loved what you loved; her hobbies became helping you find your hobbies; her excitement was watching your excitement; your pain was her pain. She lived each day trying to help anyone who needed to have a better day—even when her day was not that great. Heather was a natural teacher, always learning and then sharing with anyone who would listen. She was also a student of life, people, and gospel doctrines.

She loved nature and was in awe of God's creations. She especially loved the mountains and was grateful to see their beauty from inside her windows and on morning walks with friends. When she gazed up at Mount Timpanogos and surrounding peaks, she would quote Meg Ryan from the movie French Kiss, "beautiful, beautiful!" Heather loved to listen to the Dry Bar Comedy show and shared funnies with her friends and family.

Her brother Bill was funny like Heather, and they talked often on the phone. She spoke of him often after he passed away many years ago. As her parents had also passed, Heather adopted many friends as her family.

Heather's favorite color was light pink; she dreamed of being a drummer; she loved the Beatles, London, New York, and especially Carmel, California, and the beach.

Last year, the family went to the beach, and Heather played in the waves and sand like a little girl. She loved watching her family playing together as much as she loved the ocean. She would pick up seashells and teach us about the ocean and fun facts about sea life.

Heather loved beagles and the name Copper. When the first Copper passed away, the second beagle was also named Copper, as was the third and fourth! Heather loved all animals and had a soft heart for them--but hated snakes. She once burned a part of her brand-new fence because she saw a snake. She fearlessly doused it with gasoline and lit a match. Jerry was stunned. Heather just looked back at him and said evenly, "I don't feel bad, and I can't promise I won't do it again."

Heather sometimes referred to her six kids as "cousins" when they weren't living up to their full potential. That way she could take herself one step out the situation and leave only love for them. She loved her family and friends dearly and devoted her life to serving and following her Savior's example of loving one another.

Heather was a committed and covenanted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served the youth and adults with the same flare. Everyone wanted Heather on their team. Comments like, "Heather was one of a kind! She definitely made my youth a fun time!" and "Absolutely irreplaceable!" are a common reflection. Her time at Young Women Camps was legendary. She made dirt and campfire smoke fun, engaging, and spiritually meaningful all at the same time.

Whenever she was faced with challenges, and she had many, she would calmly say, "It could be worse." As it got worse, her faith never wavered. She put her trust in God, and it carried her through to the end. Heather spent her final days surrounded by family members, her dearest friends, and those of us lucky enough to call her "Mom."

Heather leaves behind a legacy of unparalleled service for anyone in need and unconditional love for everyone she knew. Just being in her presence was a blessing because she always found a way to make you feel happier, more grateful, and more loved than you did before.

We love you, Heather.

Heather was proceeded in death by her parents Anne Gertrude DeMik and Raymond Henry Hutchins and her brother William Hutchins.

She is survived by her husband Jerry Clark, children: Jason, Troy (Marielle), Amber Vanchiere (Mike), Trevor (Jasmine), Jared, and Ryan (Shelby). Grandchildren: Jasmin Clark; Emma, William, Max, and Millie Clark; Jaxon, Belle, and Colt Vanchiere; and Reya Clark.

Family and friends are invited to a viewing Wednesday, February 28th from 6-8pm at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 E 800 N, Orem, UT. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 29th at 11:00am at the Heatheridge Stake Center, 450 E 2000 N, Orem, UT. There will be no public viewing prior to the services. Interment will follow in the Orem City Cemetery.

The funeral will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axrNEW2X93M