Heidi Rosa Weber-Schulz, 81

Heidi Rosa Schulz, 81, passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Sept. 13, 2007.Heidi, our Omi, was born in Zug, Switzerland, on Nov. 13, 1925, to Gustav Oswald and Frieda Weber. She spent her early years assisting with the family construction business and enjoying the Swiss life-style. Heidi was proud of her days as a ski racer in Switzerland and often shared those stories with her family. Heidi became schooled in the seamstress trade and then went on to graduate from business school. In the early 1950s, Heidi immigrated with her mother to Canada. She settled in the Banff area where she met Kurt Eric Schulz, her husband of 53 years. They were married on Nov. 14, 1953. In 1955, they moved to Los Angeles and spent the next decade in southern California, Heidi worked with a firm on the stock exchange. Busy with her career and raising her three children, Heidi helped make it possible for Kurt to complete his medical studies. Heidi joined Kurt in his medical practice and they went on to work side by side for many years. Their practice took them to many places and they helped patients in Coeur d'Alene and Boise, Idaho, before finishing their careers in San Luis Obispo, Calif. In the 1970s, Heidi worked hard along with Kurt to successfully gain legalization of acupuncture in the U.S. At one point, eager to share her home country with her family, Heidi returned to Switzerland for one year while Kurt managed a clinic there.Heidi provided her children with a wealth of memories through travel and her fond appreciation of nature and all things beautiful. The family spent much of their free time in the outdoors. Always up for adventure and to try new things, Heidi and her family lived and enjoyed many places in Canada, the U.S., Mexico and Europe.Heidi and Kurt retired to the Hawaiian Islands where they have lived for the last 19 years. During her retirement, Heidi was able to devote time to her passions. She made beautiful quilts, afghans and clothing for her family and her friends. Heidi loved to cook and the family always enjoyed gathering at her table. Her creative nature was also expressed in her keen eye for photography and her interest in astronomy. Truth and fairness were the values Heidi treasured and if a friend or stranger was in need, she was there to offer help.Heidi spent her last weeks in Sandpoint, Idaho where her children could spend time with her. Her daughter, Jutta, was able to provide Heidi with constant, compassionate care.Heidi is survived by her husband, Kurt Schulz of Naalehu, Hawaii; son Siegfried Schulz of Dubois, Wyo.; daughter Ingrid and her husband Jim Klumpp of Hailey, Idaho; Jutta and her husband, Millard Laney of Sandpoint, Idaho, and by granddaughters Kirsta and Jessica Laney and Lina Klumpp. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Gustav O. Weber.Memorial donations may be made to Bonner Community Hospice, PO Box 1448, Sandpoint, ID 83864.Lakeview Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Please visit Heidi's memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her online guest book.