Heidi Champ Obituary

Heidi Jacobs Champ, age 70, of Cortez, CO, passed away on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025. Wife of 47 years to Thomas Champ, she was born in Herkimer, NY to parents, Norman and Renee Elow Jacobs. She leaves behind a step daughter, Jennifer Champ; brothers, Bruce "Jake" Jacobs and Alan Jacobs; a grandchild, Thomas Fillingham; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by stepdaughter, Lisa; son, Dorian; parents and her beloved grandparents, Rose and Bernard Elow.

She achieved her Bat Mitzvah in 1967 at Temple Beth Joseph, Herkimer, NY; graduated high school in 1972 and attended Canaan College before moving to Tucson, AZ. It was in the mountains and ski community of Show Low that she met her devoted husband, Thomas Champ who has been a constant and loyal presence in her life. She addressed him as "dearie." Early in their married years, they welcomed an adopted son, Dorian and Tom's two daughters, Lisa and Jennifer. In later years, Heidi pursued her teaching credential and worked for several years teaching English as a second language. Upon retirement her hobbies were gardening, collecting, cooking and spending time at their mountain retreat. Heidi was a gypsy at heart and dressed in eclectic style adorned in her jewels. She loved music, dancing and howling at the moon.

A celebration of life, followed by a meal, will be held on September 6, 2025, at 3 pm at the Dolores Community Center in Dolores, Colorado.