Heidi Marie Talesfore

Heidi Marie Talesfore of Gulfport, passed away Sunday morning, June 28, 2009 in Gulfport. Heidi was a self-proclaimed "Air Force Brat", born in 1954 and living in Italy, Massachusetts, the Gulf coast, Hawaii, and California at times in her life. She raised her son through his high school years on her own, never missing any events in his life. Heidi was a fun loving and outgoing person who worked in retail, most recently at School and Carnival of Gulfport, and was always eager to help people and share in their lives. Her perky greetings and quick smile will always be remembered. Though her life was short, the numerous friends and loved ones she has touched and influenced will keep her memory alive for years to come. She was preceded in death her father, Don Ernst; and her brother, Erwin Ernst. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Talesfore of Gulfport; her mother, Margarete Ernst; her son, Joshua Elkins, her siblings, Don Ernst, David Ernst, Ruth Ha, Richard Ernst, and Gloria Eskridge of Gulfport and Ocean Springs respectively. Private services will be held. The family prefers memorials to St. James Catholic Church, 366 Cowan Road, Gulfport, Ms 39507. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com