You are an angel!  / Jan Charland (Aunt)
Heather,
You have touched so many lives.  You certainly are an angel.  I will miss our trips to the Fireside, but have such wonderful memories of our outings.  We had fun in Seattle at John's wedding.  Remember the orange sticks.  I miss you so much.  You brought so much joy to your family.--as a little girl with your curly locks and as a young adult.  We love you so much and you will always be with us.  Each day I feel your presence.
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Inspiration-Flawless-------Dair-y Queen  / Jenny Mottl (Lots of things )
You have inspired me, for your purpose in all of our lives was greater than anyone could have known. I have learned people have the greatest capacity for love and understanding, and they have the ability to touch many lives in the smallest ways. I also know now that a true best friend can be discovered when life gets difficult, and they are the person who comes around even when things get tough. They choose to share in the everyday details of our often-mundane lives without thinking twice because they love you. They add value to all we do, especially by making the most remedial tasks enjoyable and of course, they help us indulge in our simple joys like: running to Dairy Queen ten minutes before close, or going on long, wandering walks when we really should be doing homework. They are our support system and always have the ability to instill in us a sense of confidence regardless of how wrong we may be; a best friend allows us the luxury of occasionally feeling flawless. You made me feel flawless Heather. I know you’d never believe it, but you truly loved all unconditionally. I miss you very much, of course, but I am thankful for simply knowing you. I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU!!!! We’ll play together again I’m sure, till then you better be making a list of the things because I don’t want to miss out on anything, even spending five million hours at Wal-Mart. Close

Thinking of the Johnson Family  / Janice Quinton (family friend )
When I read this it makes me think of the Johnson Family. 
"Our Father, who art in heaven,
hear this little prayer
And reach across the miles today
that stretch from here to there
So I may feel much closer
to those I'm fondest of,
And they may know I think of them
with thankfulness and love,
And help all people everywhere
who must often dwell apart
To know that they're together
in the haven of the heart."
God bless The Johnson Family.
With love Bruce and Janice Quinton Close

Welcome to Heaven  / Jan Johnson (Aunt)
"Heather"                                                                                                                                                      "Heather"                                                                                                                                                                   Welcome to heaven!! I will see you there. We have moved around so much I did not get to know you enough, but you have always been with us. What a great "ATHLETE!" Just like your aunt Jan!! We love you and miss you lots!! Close

You are my sunshine  / Tracy Mueller (one of the girls )
It's me again...sometimes I don't know why I look at this website. It makes me cry everytime. You were so special to us Heather. I feel like I can just drive up to Menomonie and see you still...I haven't been back since your death because it's just not the same. The memories are happy but the present is too much to deal with going there and knowing you aren't there anymore. You are my sunshine everyday, but when the sky turns dark and all I can see are the street lights I think of you and I my heart breaks all over again. I have never known anyone like you before. Always so giving, always so kind, always there to cheer me up and make me smile..no one could get me out of bed to go to breakfast but you! We all lost you and feel the loss in different ways. I know you are there watching over each of us and I see the signs everyday. I'm so lonely without you. I have wanted to just hear your voice once more....I almost called your cell to just listen to you, but I couldn't bring myself to do it, or erase your number from my phone or my email lists....I can't do it. I pray that I could just let you go but I just can't. Your sunny smile will be missed my dearest Heather Ann (my smelly)...Godspeed. I love you. Close

Thinking of you  / Maggie Davis (part of the six pack )

When i started getting calls at 12:01 this morning to wish me a happy 21st all i could think of was you. You've been calling me on my birthday at midnight since we got to college and then i think of all the birthdays before that that you were with me. I miss you so much heather. Not having you here today... and everyday is so hard. The last time we talked was right before Brooke's birthday and i remember the excitement in your voice as you talked about how much fun you were going to have taking her out for her first time. I wish i could have been there and you knew that. Your way of comforting me was telling me how soon my birthday was coming and how much fun we'd have then and during the summer when we could all go out together. It never crossed my mind that you wouldn't be here... we all miss you so much. Brooke, Em, Darc, Kim and I have been trying to keep busy with other things but everyday is still filled with memories of you. And all of us have mentioned having dreams of you almost everynight... and i think it is your way of telling us to remember all the crazy times we had together. Two memories keep coming back to me today... Brooke's 16th birthday in the limo... and the birthday i had where we went to Pizza Villa... which if you think about it, is kinda the "peach pit/central perk" of the six pack. With m&m cupcakes from my mom, and emily and kim doing the austin powers "elevator" beind the booth... I'd give anything to get one of those days back and see us all together again. I am so thankful that we had so many great times together that we can all look back on and take comfort in knowing that we were really part of something special.  Because there was a time when we six were incredibly close. And those are the times i treasure the most and i always will. You were such an amazing friend. The kind that stays up till midnight to call and wish someone a happy birthday. There are a million other little things like that that you did... and i will never forget them. You and your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers always. I love you so much haj... and today is another day that i will smile everytime i think of you.

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I'll see you in heaven.  / Jenna Johnson (Cousin)
I can't believe you left before we had the chance to see each other again! I will always regret not keeping in touch with you since the last time we saw each other. We had to of been about 13. I hate that my family moved to charlotte! I miss you so much! Me, you and Sarah were the only girls on our dad's side of the family. We would of had so much fun together! We are a lot alike in many ways. I wanted to come to your funeral so bad but I just started nursing school and it is impossible to even miss a day! I prayed for you though. I wore one of your scarfs the other day. Your mom gave it to me. It had your smell on it. I think about you all the time. I remember the last time I saw you when My dad, sister and I came to visit! We went to a waterpark. I went down a crazy waterslide with you! It was the only one that I have ever been on. Lame huh? Atleast I will always remember! I bet grandpa Bud Is wondering what your doing up there. I bet your with him now. I'm sure he's taking good care of you. We'll see each other again someday day Heather. Until then, I'll be thinking of you. I love you and miss you! Close

It's me again...  / Emily Knoop (Best Friend / Part of the "Six Pack" )
Hey hun, it's me again.  God, I miss you so much, everyday that goes by seems longer than the one before it.  I still can't believe that you are gone, and I don't know if it will ever really become a reality.  I dream about you almost everynight...about everything.  You are in every single one of my dreams it seems, whether it is some crazy unrealistic one, or we are just hanging out and having fun doing the things we used to do.  You were the best friend I ever had, and I am so angry that you were taken away from me, from your family, from all the people who were lucky enough to know you.  You were such a wonderful person and there really isn't anyone else in the world who even compares to you.  I am so lucky to have been able to call you my best friend, and you still are.  I will never be able to replace you Heather...you and I are forever joined, even if you are not physically present.  And as I'm sitting here, looking at the Willow Tree figurines you gave me for Christmas this past year, I think that we really are "Sisters by Heart."  I could always count on you Heather and I don't know who to turn to anymore.  What am I going to do without you this summer?  Who am I going to talk to everyday at work and hang out with almost every night?  I remember when Jordan died, we talked about what we would of done if it had been one on us...we both agreed that it was an impossible question, something we didn't even want to think about...it would never happen.  Never in a million years would I have thought that only four months later I would lose you, my very best friend.  I miss you Heather, every minute, every hour, every day; and I look forward to the day that we can be together again. But for now, I have everything you have given me...from the great times we spent together to the gifts you gave me to the trinkets of yours from your bedroom at school that are now here in my bedroom...where I can look at them everyday and remember you.  I love you Heather Ann...and I miss you so much...and until I can see you again in heaven, I'll see you in my dreams. Close

It's always the good ones....  / Jenn Lueck (Friend)
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news.  Not Heather, how could something like that happen to somebody that is a truly genuine and kind person.  I can remember the days when my mom used to babysit you.  You, Tara, and me playing with dolls and laughing the days away.  I'll always remember your curly hair and the permanent smile on your face.  Though I wasn't part of the "in crowd" you never hesitated to be a friend.  I remember the times on the bench, hearing "One more point" and just goofing off and having a good time.  You were a truly nice person-never saying anything bad about another or hesitating to open your arms for a new friend.  I know that you are looking down on everyone, but it still isn't fair.  It never is.  It's always the good ones that are taken from us far too soon. Close

Like a Sister  / Amy Daszkiewicz (friend)

Dear Heather:

There hasn't been a day thats gone by that I haven't thought about you!  Everytime I see the color pink you come straight to my mind and also when I watch TLC I think of you and your passion for Interior Design.  You were such a fun and wonderful person and I'm so grateful I got to know you over the past year!  Your visits you made to St. Cloud to see Chad and I brought us closer together and we were even able to convince Chad to watch CHICK FLICKS all day long!  Every night I got to bed I'm comforted by the warm blanket you made for me.  Your special talent inspired me to do it for others!  I was always amazed by the special bond you had with your brothers and the love you had for your entire family!  I miss all the fun talks we had whether they were over instant messenger of a play by play of what Chad was doing or just our good old talks about boys!  It just doesn't seem real that your gone, but I know you are in a safe place and I'm going to be able to see you again someday!  Thank you for being a part of my life.  I will never forget you!  You are always going to be in my thoughts and prayers!  I miss you!!

Love ya,
Amy

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There must be a Walmart in Heaven!  / Stan Johnson (Uncle)
"There Must Be A WalMart In Heaven."  Great title for a song.  I'm sure if we put our heads together we might be able to come up with the lyics.  This came to my mind when all of your friends told me how you loved to spend leisure time at WalMart.  However, from what I've  read in your Website, you had tons of fun going places and testing youthful imagination with your friends.  You go girl!!  Heather, it's too bad we didn't have more time to spend together.  Unfortunately life has lead me and your Aunt Janet in directions away from home.  So here we are in Charlotte, NC hoping that some day we will host a party in your honor with your brothers, once they both turn 21 of course and perhaps your mom and dad, and being that my Sarah is a bartender, she will serve Ameratto Sours to all!!!  Of course I'll have to lead one and all with an appropriate toast.  Who would've thought that the last time I saw you was the last time I would see you in this lifetime.  I feel sad not having more time to spend with you hear.  Do you really think we can have Ameretto Sours in heaven?  Well, if there is a WalMart in heaven, surely it is not beyond the realm of possibility. 

Heather, when I went to your wake to remember you and honor your contribution to life, I was sad, mad, emotionally devistated for myself and your family, and just felt a terrible loss.  The weekend was sureal.  Did it really happen?  Or was it just a bad dream?  I think all who new you well were thinking the same thing.  Only difference is that I didn't have much time with you.  That's my loss.  And you know what, I'm sure some of your friends are regreting they didn't spend more time with you especially being that they lived close to you. That's their loss.  Despite what you may have heard about me through the family gossip grapevine, I'm really not as wild as everyone in the family says I am.  I'm actually a very conservative, mild mannered, soft spoken, politically correct, role model for all, who dares not walk down your basement stairs in stocking feet!!  Ha! Ha!  I know you saw me fall on my butt!  This Website proves you have a Website in heaven.  So there really must be a WalMart too.  Don't you think?  We love you Heather.  We've always loved you.  We will always love you.  God bless your friends for giving me this last opportunity to visit with you.  WAIT JUST A MINUTE!  WE CAN VISIT AGAIN!  Not in my prayers and dreams but the whole darn family will be with you some day for that final family reunion we've always tried to have and you can chose the party place after all "There Must Be A WalMart In Heaven".

Love
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A Loving Daughter  / Robert & Diana Johnson (Parents)
Dear Heather,

You came to us, our little Heather "Bean" with a happy spirit.  We truly were lucky to be a part of your life.  As we look into the past we remember the nursery school days, as well as elementary, middle, and high school days.  Many, many memories come to mind.  From the peanut in the nose trick, Halloween "Supergirl", clover bud projects in 4-H, ballet and gymnastics lessons, piano and saxaphone lessons, sleepovers ( with performances included - we sat through many shows), basketball tournaments, softball games, volleyball matches, and track meets; the years have seemed to just melt away.  You became a beautiful young woman.  We are forever proud of your accomplishments and will always welcome your friends into our lives.  They are a reflection of your goodness and loving spirit.  Your dream was to be an interior designer.  Effort towards this goal will be put to good use up above.  The clouds in heaven will forever be tinted with a shade of pink.  What brings us hope and joy is to know we will some day be reunited.

Miss you, Heather "Bean"
Love,  Mom & Dad Close

You're the only one who loved PINK as much as me.  / Megan Duncan (Friend-"co-worker" LOL )

Heather~ i miss you so much.  when i think about you, the first thing to come to mind is at Mr. Pancake when i would be leaning up against the fridg. and i would be looking in to space and all of a sudden you would be starring at me, making some silly face and crossing your eyes (you knew crossing your eyes would always get me!). i also think about v-ball and how you were so happy and smiley, i felt you and jenna were the only ones i could be hyper and stupid around and you guys would just laugh and join in.  you are going to be missed by SO many people, but one thing that keeps me going is that i know when i get up to heaven you will have decorated it with pink all over even though kellen and jordan would have objected.  i miss you so much and i know we will be reunited sooner or later, but until then, make heaven as beautiful as you are and keep out of trouble with kellen and jordan.  i miss you.

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Always with us.  / Bethany Bonnell (One of the Three Amigos )
Time has passed, but I believe that you have not. There are so many signs showing all of your loved ones that you are near. I pray to God every night for you, that I got a chance to know you. You were a truly amazing person. You always made life so colorful, through your bright colored items you owned and the color you let alone would bring to those around you. The color would be a rich and luminous pink. Heather I will miss you now and forever, you were like a sister to me. I have never had a friend that I was so much alike. On the night you passed I had a dream that a loved one had died, a dream I could not shake, and I knew that was you telling me that something had happened. That is how I know you are still with us. I am thankful for my beliefs because I know someday we will meet again. And I will finally get to see your house... your house in Heaven. You are an angel to everyone and I know that you are everyone's guardian angel. I will love you now and forever. Your friends and family are in my prayers. I will see you again, and until that day I hope you continue to be with us along our sides. Close

I hope your making pancakes in Heaven...  / Jennifer Fravel (Friend and Roomate )

Dear Heather,

As we approach almost a month; I am only beginning to grasp the concept that you are no longer with us.  As wonderful, and important as you are; and always will be, I still cannot fathom what has happened...  Heather, you possesed so many endearing qualities that made you an essential part of our lives.  You have a gift of relating to people, and caring for people; which is why you touched so many of us. With your love for good friends, and great times you were the lifting and linking spirit among everyone.  Together, we formed an outstanding group of close friends and made countless memories along the way, which is what life is all about.  It ended too soon though, and everyday it hurts that we did not get the chance to make more......I will forever hold a piece of you in my heart and remember what a wonderful friend you were to me.  You gave me hope, laughter, and happiness, and best of all....a wonderful friendship.  For this I will always be thankful, and greatful to you.  I love you heather, and will never forget you.

Love always and forever,

Jenny F.

On a lighter note, I am now setting my alarm clock to wake up for class :)  Of course, it is not the personalized service you gave me, but I am making due with what I have.  I am also on the lookout for someone to read to me at night. :) "date, june 29th, time, 8:30pm, temperature?" ~Lisa Gardner

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Always on my mind  / Erik Nordin (the other half )

Heather…it has been so weird lately.  I still don’t really comprehend that you are not here anymore.  Every day goes by and it seems like we just haven’t talked for awhile, but then reality sets in and I break down.  It’s hard to picture life without you.  We were together so much and shared so many memories…the memories are what I am holding on to.  Apparently there was a bigger plan for you then any of us knew and I am trying to keep the faith that one day I will get to see you again.  You brought so much joy to my life!  You would drop anything to hang out with me, even when there was nothing going on.  Your devotion as a friend was unsurpassed and I am blessed to have known you.  I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU!  I didn’t say it enough, but now I will never stop saying it.  You are truly missed HAJ!

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I'll never be able to replace you...  / Emily Knoop (Best Friend/Practically Sisters )
Oh Heather Ann...
Words cannot express what I've been feeling since you've been gone...I still can't believe that I'll never be able to see you, hear your voice, or give you one of our random, dorky "high fives" again.  I miss you so much already.  Know that I will never be able to replace you or the friendship we shared; you were and always will be my best friend....you were like a sister to me and I don't know how I'm going to get through the ups and downs of life without you.  I miss you more and more each day, just wishing I could call you up and get an update on your life and gossip about what's going on "at home." But I know the great memories we shared will get me through, from when you first came home with your parents until the last random trip to Madison we took right before I left for my vacation...I'll never forget all the fun times, and I know you won't either.  But you and Jordan have fun up there, and know that I'm thinking of you constantly...I can't wait to see you again... I love you

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I miss you so much Heather!  / Brooke Brancel (best friend-part of the 6 pack :) )
Heather, not a day goes by that I don't think about you. So many different little things everyday remind me of you and make me think of some crazy memory. You have been one of my best friends since kindergarten(speaking of...I'm super sorry for kissing Justin Cook on the magic carpet while you liked him, even though I don't really remember it! haha). Anyway, then you were there for me when I came to Spring Hill in 7th grade when I didn't really know anyone. You took me in as if we had never been separated at different schools for six years. Ever since then, you have been there for me during absolutely everything. You were one of the few people that I could tell anything to and completely trust, and that meant so much to me. You were one of the very, very few people that I actually kept in good touch with after high school, and I'm so glad for that. I just want to thank you for all the memories, for making me like girly pop songs, for making our Christmas break up north trips so much fun, for inspiring me to be more creative, for bailing that guy out of jail because I was too scared to so you had to(umm..yeah, we'll just keep that night between us :) hahah), for making me realize that pink truly is the best color, for coming out for my 21st birthday and making it such a great night and that Amaretto sours are the best drinks!! I could go on forever. Heather, you have no idea how much I'm going to miss you. I know I will see you again, but until then your smile and presence will remain with me forever. I love you sooo much Heather!!! Close

Heather I miss you!  / Kim Dorow (Best Friend )
I know that in time we have grown apart but to me you are still one of my best friends and you always will be. Sometimes you take for granted the good things in life and once you realize what you had they are gone. We have shared so many memories together that could never be forgotten. I hope that you will forgive me for all the time that we have lost. I miss you so much. Friends will always be Forever! Close

always with us  / Maggie Davis (Burping Soulmate/Friend )

Heather... When I came to middle school I knew almost no one in my class. I was so scared that i wasn't going to make friends. But you know what... it turned out ok because there you were. Right from the begining. Willing to hang out with me even though i was a little strange.  And in the past 10 years we've been through a lot. Ups and downs, funny times and sad times. When I remember you i think of getting in your mom's mini van at 6am to travel to some exotic location like Poynette to play in a bball tourney. I remember sitting at varsity games when we were in middle school and talking about which boys on the team we were going to marry.  The summer of tuesday night parties, and the trip with the cake fight, and the homecoming dinner where i thought the butter was cheese.  I remember detention in Kilde's, and spending the night at my house when we both got the flu.  There are so many memories and so many things i wish i could tell you. I miss you haj. And i just need to thank you for some things. Thanks for getting me hooked on Days of Our Lives in the 6th grade, for watching scary movies with me, for helping me pick on brooke, for teaching me how to use makeup (without you maybe i still wouldn't know what mascara is).  Thanks for introducing me to Mariah Carey, and Brittney (even though i still can't stand her), and for driving us all to lunch when we didn't have our licences yet.  Thanks for watching Dawson's with me when no one else wanted to, and for sharing  my love of LOTR. You were such a great friend. And i didn't tell you that enough. Even when we had lost touch for awhile you were always there to talk to late at night on msn.  And you always gave the best hugs. We miss you so much haj... I still can't believe you're not here anymore. But you're constantly in our thoughts and prayers. I can't go by anything pink or hear someone burp or listen to a Brittney song without thinking of you. And in our hearts and minds and memories the six pack will always be together. I love you Heather.

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