Heather Williams Chandler

HEATHER ELISABETH WILLIAMS CHANDLER, 27, of Ashburn, Virginia, formerly of Lima, Ohio, died in her sleep February 14, 2006, at her residence. She was born December 28, 1978, in Lima, Ohio to Michael Stephen and Elizabeth Kathryn Zumkehr Williams, who survive in Lima, Ohio. Ms. Chandler was an Arabian linguist for the government in Washington D.C. She was a 1996 graduate of Temple Christian School, where she was an honor student and was on the varsity volleyball team. She was a Marine Corps veteran, joining in 1997, where she graduated with top honors from the Defense Language Institute at the Presidio, Monterey, California. She also enjoyed soccer and was an avid shopper. Her one passion for life was her overwhelming love for her children, who reside with their father Scott (Eryn) Chandler in Charles Town, W.Virginia. She loved her children dearly from the time they were in her womb and being their mom was a great privilege to her. She had been ill for several years and has now gone to be with God and her grandpa. She was a gift from God to her parents. Survivors also include a daughter, Elisabeth "Ellie" Chandler of Charles Town, W. Virginia; a son, Cameron Chandler of Charles Town, W. Virginia; a brother, Chad (Alicia) Williams of Lima, Ohio; a sister, Krista (Kerris) Wright of Louisville, Kentucky; maternal grandparents, Wendell and Shirley Zumkehr of Lima, Ohio; paternal grandmother, Jean Williams of Lima, Ohio; two nephews; two nieces; and her boyfriend of more than two years, Kenneth Foster of Purceville, Virginia, who she had planned to marry. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Ron Williams. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. The Revs. Gary Hohman and Keith Hamblen will officiate. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Elida, Ohio. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for her children. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.