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Bari Lee King Heiden PAWLEY'S ISLAND - Bari Lee King Heiden, 72, died Monday, December 6, 2010, at Roper Hospital in Charleston. Mrs. Heiden was born in Atlanta, Ga. on December 21, 1937, a daughter of the late Edward Jerome King and Tillye Leah Salzman King. She grew up in Charlotte, N.C., where she graduated from Central High School, and later attended the Women's College of the University of N.C. in Greensboro. After marrying her husband, Dr. H. Eric Heiden, they moved to Richmond, Va., where she was a staff secretary for the State Dept. of Agriculture while he attended the Medical College of Va. They later moved to Florence, where Mrs. Heiden was the office manager for their dental practice for the next 40 years. The Heiden's retired to Pawleys Island eight years ago. Mrs. Heiden was on the founding Board of the Florence Little Theatre and performed in many plays as both an actress and a choreographer. She continued her love of the theatre by working at the front desk of the Swamp Fox Players in Georgetown. Mrs. Heiden also danced with a studio and was best known for coordinating sound and music with the Florence High School chorus. She was active with the Florence Jaycees and was a former director of their beauty pageants. Mrs. Heiden was also on the Board of Directors of both Temple Beth Israel in Florence and Temple Beth Elohim in Georgetown and taught Hebrew at both temples. Mrs. Heiden volunteered for a number of organizations, such as the Cultural Council of Georgetown and the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce. She also volunteered at many Georgetown fishing tournaments. Surviving, in addition to her husband of Pawleys Island, are: three daughters, Mindy Shaye Heiden of Pawleys Island, Robin Joy Shuler of Mt. Pleasant and Stacey Maria Stephenson of Atlanta, Ga.; a sister, Dianne Judy King of Atlanta, Ga.; six grandchildren; and two Japanese exchange students that she raised through high school. Memorial services will be at four o'clock on Thursday afternoon, December 9, 2010, at Temple Beth Elohim in Georgetown at the corners of Screven and Highmarket Streets. Officiating will be Rabbi Deborah Slavitt. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at their residence in Pawleys Island. The regular Friday evening service at Temple Beth Elohim on December 10, 2010, at seven-thirty will include a celebration of Mrs. Heiden's life. Following will be an oneg of scrumptious desserts. Sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Temple Beth Elohim, Stained-Glass Restoration Fund, 230 Screven St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2010.

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Dr. Gavin Criser

December 15, 2010

Dr. Eric and Family,
Our heart felt sympathy to you and your family.Prayers are with each of you.
Dr. Gavin Criser & Staff

Ronald Blanchard

December 14, 2010

Eric and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy is with you. Many of us in the Seacoast Artist Guild had contact with Bari at the Cultural Council. She was kind and helpful, with a quick smile. A very nice person. Our prayers are with you.

December 11, 2010

To Eric, Mindy and Families;
Lib and I were so sorry to learn of Bari's death. Will be sending prayers and best wishes to you all, now and in the future.
Maxie Turner....
Florence, SC

Rosanne Saunders

December 9, 2010

Sorry to hear about Mrs. Heiden. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family; espically Mindy & Eric.

Mary Lussier

December 9, 2010

Dear Eric and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Bari was a sweetheart to me always and I will miss her very much. I always loved our talks and her telling me to wear my "bling" as she too liked "bling"! You will be in thoughts and prayers.

Ashley Church Hewitt

December 9, 2010

My condolences go out to the entire Heiden family. Mrs. Bari will be greatly missed and leaves behind a great legacy. Mrs. Bari was like a grandmother to me. The Heiden family have been long time family friends of ours since I was a small child. There are many unforgettable memories that will be cherished forever. May God give you peace and comfort during this tough and emotional time. All my love, Ashley Church Hewitt

Ashley Church Hewitt

December 9, 2010

My condolences go out to the entire Heiden family. Mrs. Bari was like a grandmother to me. The Heiden family have been long time family friends since I was a small child. She will be greatly missed and leaves behind a great legacy. May God give you peace and comfort through this tough time. All my love, Ashley Church Hewitt

December 9, 2010

My condelences and love go out to the entire family. The Heiden's have been long time family friends of ours. Mrs. Bari was like a grandmother to me and she will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful woman and leaves behind a great legacy. My heart goes out to the entire family. May God give you peace during this difficult time. Love, Ashley Church Hewitt

Deborah Dicus

December 9, 2010

Eric and family
Mrs. Bari was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Randy and Delight Kixmiller

December 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Eric
and with the entire family. May God's peace comfort you in this most difficult time.

Charles Green

December 8, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Charles and Dottie Green

Teal Dixon Lockard

December 8, 2010

Stacy and family, Your mom was a great and strong woman. I am praying for God's peace to be showered on your family through this tough time.

Bill and Jane Schuster

December 8, 2010

May your family find peace during this difficult time. Know that we are thinking of you all. Bill, Jane, Nick and Ashlin Schuster

Frank Clontz

December 8, 2010

The members of Central High School, Class of 55 send their condolences to Bari's family. May God comfort each and every one in this their time of need.

Dave Hicklin

December 8, 2010

I send my condolences to the Heiden family and close friend.

Ricky & Dianne Harrell

December 8, 2010

Eric and Family
We are very sorry to hear of Bari death.
Bari will truly be missed by everyone.
She was just a joy to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Richard Weintraub

December 8, 2010

I am very sorry to learn of this loss. Among the many connections between Bari and my parents was the fact that Bari thoughtfully took numerous opportunities to email my dad. He delighted in getting an email, even when it was just to say hello.

Diane DeVaughn Stokes

December 8, 2010

Eric and family,
May God surround you with love and support.
Having known Bari since the 70's, I know her passion for the arts was strong as an ox! Her influence in Florence and Myrtle Beach will be long felt. I remember working with Bari at The Florence Little Theater and interviewing her on radio and TV over the years, and there was only one thing she loved more than dance, and that was her family. Prayers to all of you.

Celly Kahn

December 8, 2010

Dear Robin and family,
Your dear mother did so much to make our high school years successful and memorable. She helped launch us all into the world as confident young adults. With her help, we learned to work hard for our goals and try new things, even when they seemed a little risky. I will always be grateful for her sacrifice of her time and talent.
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time, old friends.
Love,
Celly Padgett Kahn

Jane Dias

December 8, 2010

What a talented lady! Bari was so patient with me ( a non-dancer) when I had to do some solo singing and dancing in "Brigadoon" at the Florence Little Theater. This was thirty years ago, but I will never forget her kindness. Jane Dias

Randy Gerber

December 8, 2010

In my time at the Cultural Council, Bari was a mentor, an invaluable institutional memory -- but most of all she was like a proxy for my mother, who lived far away. Her sometimes gruff voice hid a sweet, warm, loving person. We struggled together. We laughed together. I'll miss her dearly. Randy Gerber

December 7, 2010

I wish I had had more time to get to know Bari. I will miss her strength, her fiery spirit, and her natural kindness.
Rabbi Deborah Slavitt

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