Valley Voices: Glee, a remembrance
By Holly Noel
Special to the Victorville Daily Press
If you want something done, ask the busiest person. In my life, that has always been Glee Heikes. Except it should read, “If you want something done right…”
I met Mrs. Heikes as a young girl beginning in the 1960s. I would see her at Church of the Valley and at Rena’s, a salon in Apple Valley. She was radiant, immaculately dressed with every hair in place.
As an adult, working at St. Mary’s, I became better acquainted with Glee. I admired how she always considered other opinions during decision-making, her ability to see the big picture, how she took decisive action and dedicated all her energy to every project. I also saw how she inspired others. We became personal friends, and she was a guest at my wedding.