Heidi Garriott Obituary

How l miss Heidi!
Everything l see the happy responses on my students faces to one of Heidi's suggestions,l wish l could say Thank You. Thank you to an excellent teacher and a fine person

Deepest sympathy to the family ,I knew Heidi as we both had graduated from Madison comprehensive high school.

Sending prayers for comfort.

Hello everyone, I am Tanya, Heidi's sister. Thank you all for taking time to share your memories of Heidi. We want you all to know that we are finding comfort not only in your memories, but your thoughtfulness for taking the time to share your personal feelings. She is a great person and is always there with us. Thank you all!!

We offer our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Heidi. We are devastated by this sad news Heidi was always a wonderful and loving person to see and speak with on occasions. Put all your faith and trust in God. R.I.H. Heidi

Bill,
As Heidi dwells in the abode of the Saints, where there is no pain, sorrow, nor mourning, only Peace and Life Everlasting, know that you and your family are in my prayers during this tragic and difficult time.
Reen -44-

Condolences to the Garriot family on your loss. Mrs. Garriot taught two of my daughters and my son was in her class this year. She is a household name in our home. A superb teacher of top quality. Her students and the whole school will miss her terribly.
Miriam Fergusson

I'm so sorry for your loss Bill. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I knew Mrs. Heidi Garriott as a fellow teacher, as well as the teacher and tutor of my children.

When I started teaching at Yeshiva Derech Hatorah 9 years ago, Mrs. Garriott was the most experienced teacher on staff. Although her job title was not “teacher mentor” at that point, she filled that role for me, and I would frequently speak to her after school to hear her take on things, and get advice. She was positive and encouraging, thoughtful and deliberate, and always spot-on. I was so grateful to have her as a sounding board. We worked together for 5 years, and it was a privilege to get to know her.

Mrs. Garriott was very disciplined and expected the same of her students. She had high expectations and was very consistent and very firm, but her smile, laughter, songs, and creativity made her a beloved teacher. She would give out little erasers as prizes, which her first grade girls would eagerly collect. Her classroom was a wonderland! The decor changed as the seasons did, with beautiful 3D displays. She put lots of effort in making it a beautiful, colorful, and exciting space. To encourage reading, she had a little themed reading nook designed and built (I think by Mr. Garriott- thank you!) that she’d place in her classroom at some point in the year, which girls took turns reading in. She had her first grade girls make science fairs (I think animal fairs, too,) and other classes (like mine!) were honored guests at her educational fairs.

Mrs. Garriott was a passionate educator who believed in her students. She would think of ways to make each child succeed, tweaking the curriculum to reach them where they were at, with incentives and creativity. Each student learned so much from her!

Mrs. Garriott was a regal woman. She carried herself with such dignity and grace, and was a role model to both students and staff. I will miss her.

Rachel Seligman

(And I want to mention that there people sent in more condolence wishes and memories of Mrs. Garriott at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ontario-oh/heidi-garriott-11792604)

So sorry for you loss. My out heart goes out to the family and her sister Tanya. She was a wonderful lady and always made me feel welcomed in her home.I will miss her kindness in this world.

I am Susan Bryant wishing my condolences and prayers to Bill and the rest of the family. I knew them from birthday parties held at Tony and Marilyn´s house for their children. Again I am very sorry for your loss.

Heidi was a true educator,a lovely person and someone who l will miss so so much

To the garriot family
I just wanted to express by deepest condolences on Heidi´s passing.She taught all my daughters and we were colleges as well. We shared our experiences with our mothers illnesses and their passing.she was there for me when my brother passed six weeks after my mom.she will be missed
Suzi elbaz