Heather was born in Morris Minnesota, attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota and in 1993 graduated with a Bachelor of Science in veterinary technology. She worked in this field for over 13 years before pursuing massage therapy training. Heather is currently the custodian at St Mark’s and is self-employed as a house cleaner. Heather moved to BC and married her husband Geoff in 2006. They have 2 children. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church and joined St Mark’s Ocean Park in 2013. Heather is also active in St Mark’s Childrens’ Ministry.