Ezilda Heaton

Ezilda Carneiro Lobo Heaton, 86, Passed away April 21, 2016 in American Fork, Utah. Born March 5, 1930 in Brazil to Licinio Carneiro Lobo and Maria Charneski. She was married to Lauro P. de Almeida with whom she had 6 children. She later was sealed to William R. Heaton in the Denver temple in 2002.
She adored her family and loved spending time with them. She had the capability of working in various fields, as the bookkeeper and sales representative for their own jewelry store, as a caregiver for the elderly and had a daycare out of her home before she finally retired. She also enjoyed the business side of things, investing and realty. All of the work she did and people she cared for was impeccable- she never cut corners and never took the easy way out. Naturally since she owned a jewelry store- jewelry and watches was one of her hobbies. Most importantly, she followed Christ's example by always helping someone in need. She will always be remembered for her empathy for others and selfless acts, especially for her children.
Ezilda is survived by her children: Gerson (Edina) de Almeida, Isabel (John) Conner, Marcos (Cristina) de Almeida, Scharon (Rick) Adamson, and Marcio de Almeida, 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, a sibling Dirceu Carneiro Lobo. Also survived by her stepchildren, Gary (Loralee) Heaton, Bill (Lisa) Heaton, Russell (Patty) Heaton, Tim (Tammy) Heaton, and Clarissa (Jim) Heaton. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Jane Terezinha, her parents and 2 siblings.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork. A viewing will be held from 9:00-9:45 a.m. prior to the service. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Orderville Cemetery, SE corner of town in Orderville, Utah. Please share a memory at andersonmortuary.com.
In lieu of flowers, as a memorial, you may donate to the Ponta Grossa, Brazil orphange shoe donation fund. This is a family effort so no official tax break is set up. If you would like to donate to the Brazil orphange shoe fund, send your donation to Scharon Adamson (daughter) at 1452 North 70 East, American Fork, Utah, 84003. Please note on memo line of check: Brazil orphange shoe fund. You may also donate to your favorite charity.