She graduated from Elmwood High School in 1976 and was married the same year to Stephen Heaps. Jewel and Steve had 2 sons, Justin and Jason.
In 1986, Jewel and her two sons moved to Lincoln, where she worked in a factory, a paraeducator at Kahoa School, and as a waitress. During this time she met the love of her life, Kenneth Fuhrer.
After Kenny passed away in 2007, Jewel became ill with a variety of autoimmune issues and eventually succumbed to cancer on September 16, 2021.
Jewel is survived by her 2 boys, Justin and Jason Heaps; 2 Grandchildren, Izabella and Izaac; Sisters, Lori Barry, Cindy Berlin, Becka Nekolite; and her beloved dogs, Frankie and Nyla.
Visitation will be Monday, September 20, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. 6800 S. 14th St, Lincoln, NE. Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. Interment at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. 6700 S. 14th St, Lincoln, NE.
Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.
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