Carrie Lynn Heiderscheit passed away on September 11, 2022 in Hutchinson, KS. Carrie was born in Salina, KS on July 29, 1958 to Betty Lou and Wesley Nichols.

Carrie grew up traveling the nation and abroad with her Air Force sergeant dad, Glenn Schuster; her mom, Betty Schuster; and two sisters, Beverly Schuster and Diana Ferguson. Carrie had two children; Crystal Pennington-Mittel and Russell "Rusty" Pennington; and three grandchildren, Kadin, Trey and Bailey Pennington. She also has a brother, Stan Nichols.

Carrie's early adult years were spent being connected to the land, raising Great Danes, and studying holistic health. She enjoyed riding motorcycles with her lifelong companion, Jerry Heiderscheit of Hutchinson, KS. Carrie always held an amazing memory, and loved to tell stories. She valued spending time with family and is now reunited in the next cycle with her father, Wesley; her dad, Glenn; and her sister, Beverly.

Carrie will be remembered for her fiery red hair and spirit.