Stephanie Hartford

Stephanie Hartford, age 30, of Rocksprings, WY passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA. The Lord called Stephanie home on Wednesday, the 11th of September. She will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to have had her touch their lives. She was a kind and loving woman, who was passionate about the Lord, her husband, her family, and sports.Stephanie was born on April 10, 1983 to Susan and Brent Heusinkveld in Gillette, WY. As a child, she was selfless in taking care of her younger brother and sisters. She enjoyed many summers at her Grandparents farm in South Dakota, spending time with her cousins, and helping with all the animals. She loved to learn and excelled in academics. A social girl, she was often with her close friends. Stephanie enjoyed watching sports, and attended as many of her brother and sisters activities as she could. She graduated from Campbell County High School in 2001. She enjoyed football and NASCAR with her dad. She attended the University of Wyoming, and graduated in 2004. She soon met her best friend, and future husband, Andy Hartford. She and Andy relocated to Rock Springs, Wyoming in the summer of 2008. On August 1st, 2009, she fulfilled a lifetime dream of getting married to the love of her life. While in Rock Springs, she continued her education, and received her nursing license as an LPN. She enjoyed crafts, and loved to finds things on Pinterest. Stephanie also loved to cook and bake for Andy, and her family. Andy and Stephanie could often be found with friends and family, camping and boating around Wyoming, and Montana. Stephanie is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Emmanuel and Eunice Guenthner, and her aunt, Joyce Brinker.She is survived by her adoring husband Andy Hartford, of Rock Springs, her loving parents Brent and Susan Heusinkveld of Gillette, WY, her sisters Alison Huntzinger (Alan), of Othello, WA, and Laura Heusinkveld of Minneapolis, MN, her Brother Garrett Heusinkveld of Gillette, WY, and many friends and family. Paternal grandparents Glenn and Jessie Heusinkveld of Springfield, SD, Her father, and Mother-in-law, Terry and Debbie Hartford of Butte, MT, sister-in-law, Sarah Lautenschlauger and husband James, with daughters Delaney and Harper of Great Falls, MT, sister Megan Hartford of Butte, MT, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, or the charity of your choice. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Stephanie's name in care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, Wyoming 82716. Condolences may also be sent via the website www.walkerfuneralgillette.comFuneral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716