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Roger Heldenbrand Obituary
of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on April 26, 2011. Roger was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 11, 1930. He was a veteran in the Army, having served in Japan in the early 1950's. Following his military career, he entered the field of mechanical engineering and made this his livelihood. He was a wonderful and generous husband, father and grandfather. He served his community in many different areas, but his passion was reading and supporting Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. He will be remembered by all those whose lives he has touched. He is survived by, Daniel and wife Colleen, Andrew and grandson Shane, Susan and granddaughter MaryAnn. His life will be celebrated with a memorial service at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 2501 E. Cactus Rd, Phoenix on Saturday, April 30, at 9:30 AM. Reception to follow the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, 3627 E. Indian School Rd, Ste 108, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Memories and condolences may be left at the Guest Book at www.obits.azcentral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Heldenbrand
Susan Heldenbrand
May 26, 2011
M father was a very wonderful and gifted man, he lived his life the way he wanted, and he was a wonderful father and grandfather. I want to say thank you to everyone who expressed their memories and thoughts to him. I love you daddy and I miss you so much.
Susan Heldenbrand
May 26, 2011
I will miss you so much, I love you more than anything. You were a wonderful father and grandfather, Gail I am so glad that you were a part of my fathers life. Thank you for being there for him, and making his life full. I Miss you Daddy!
Dad was a wonderful grandfather, he loved his grandchildren very much.
Susan Heldenbrand
May 26, 2011
Curt Sather
May 8, 2011
I've known Roger since I first played the organ for the choir at St. Barnabas in 1985, and what a significant role he played serving the church. I just finished a long journey on the same cruise ship which we sailed together with Mary in Tahiti in 2000, bringing to mind many great memories of being at sea together, as well as of or times when I took the choir abroad. Curt Sather, writing from Florence, Italy, 8 May 2011.
Betsy Baker
May 8, 2011
Thank you for the blessings you shared with me. I know that my world is a much fuller one for having had the privilege of you in it. You were very much on my mind the beginning of April and you will always be in my heart.
Terry Whittemore
May 3, 2011
What a pleasure it was to know Roger. I met Roger through Gail Simmons my dearest friend. He truly was so fortunate to love someone so wonderful. My husband Vic and I will truly miss our foursome dates.Gails friends and family embraced Roger with loving hearts. I am so happy that he had that loving relationship with Gail.We will all miss Roger .
May 1, 2011
Goodness, didn't Roger's smile light up a room! He was such a kind and gentle soul. His spirit will be missed, but not forgotten.
~Sky Larsen
May 1, 2011
Looks like my first words did not make it on the page. I am so very sorry to hear about Rogers passing. I am so happy that i got to meet him when he came into Trader Joes that one day. my condolence's go out to his family and also to my good friend Gail that was with him for the last 6 years, you made him so happy and he was a big part of your life too. you will always have him in your heart.
Lorraine, Cave Creek, Az
NANCY STAPLETON
April 30, 2011
MY HEART FELT SYMPANY AND SUPPORT GO OUT TO GAIL SIMMONS WHO WAS AN VERY IMPORTANT PART OF HIS LIFE THE LAST 6YRS.
WE WILL MISS YOUR GOOD COMPANY, COOKING SKILLS AND MOSTLY JUST YOUR GREAT SMILE.
Another one of my favorites, at my 40th birthday party
Cathy Simmons
April 30, 2011
One of my favorites of Roger and Mom in 2005
Cathy Simmons
April 30, 2011
Singing "Dream a little dream of me" in 2005
Cathy Simmons
April 30, 2011
Enjoying a delicious meal in France with Roger and Mom
Cathy Simmons
April 30, 2011
susan smith
April 30, 2011
I will miss listening to the files that Roger recorded at our Phoenix Studio. He was a Friday regular and will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.
Susan Smith
April 29, 2011
It was my priviledge to have known Roger and to have volunteered with him at RFB&D.He was polished, professional, and wonderfully personable,and he will be greatly missed.My sincere sympathy to his family.
Diane Nawrocki, Phoenix, AZ
April 29, 2011
Roger was a dear man and a good friend. We called him Mr Wonderful because whenever we asked how he was he would say with great enthusiasm "I'm wonderful!" We will miss him and extend our heartfelt sympathy to Dan, Andy and Susan.
Beverly and Kenneth Seipp
April 29, 2011
My heart goes out to SUSAN,
Roger's DAUGHTER & HER DAUGHTER MARYANN.
I LOVE YOU BOTH VERY MUCH.
REST IN PEACE
ROGER WINDFIELD HELDENBRAND.
Vicki Gibellina Broadway
John Lester
April 29, 2011
I extend my sympathies to the family of Roger. Roger Heldenbrand was one of the first persons I came in contact with at AiResearch when I started there in 1961. He was always a great delight to work with, and I enjoyed his company, his writing, and his dry humor. I'll never forget his musical rendition of "Onward and Upward with Gas Turbines!"
April 29, 2011
My condolences to the family. Roger was a pleasure to work with and will be missed.
Stu Mitnik
Pat Hurley
April 29, 2011
Many of us who knew Roger at AiResearch and AlliedSignal remember Roger fondly as a great fellow , a wonderful professional and The Voice of many of our ads.I am sure he is missed deply by those who love him
April 28, 2011
Oh my gosh...It's been awhile since I have heard his name...unfortunately to hear it this way. I am Eileen Christianson...daughter of Al and Mary McCoy. Roger was one of my mom's favorite friends...always found them laughing it up together. Neither Al nor mom are alive today....so I am sure that they will hook up "UP THERE" and share some more laughs. I will offer prayers for your family at church this Sunday.
Eileen Christianson..Cave Creek, Arizona
Todd & Fran Langley
April 28, 2011
Thank you, Roger, for being such a wonderful friend for so many years. We will always treasure our memories of all those great meals you prepared for ther bridge evenings and for all those fun tail gate evenings at ASU games. We sure can't forget that great trip to Europe. Thank you for solving the major challenge on my HO layout and many thanks for urging me to volunteer at RFB&D so many years. Your leadership and musical contributions to our church will always be in our memories. Of greatest importance, Roger, is your never-ending friendship. We will treasure it forever and we will forever miss you.
Sandy Dominick
April 28, 2011
All of us at Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic here in the Phoenix Studio will miss you, Roger -- your great and gentle spirit, your generous heart and dry wit, and your wonderful mellifluous voice -- all of these seem a part of us by virtue of your constant devotion and passion for this great work. There's a space here that can't be filled. May you be at peace at last.
April 28, 2011
I found him a few years ago through my Scheidt family genealogy reseaarch but didn't get a chance to meet him.
Cousin
Dick Schmidt
Greenville, NC
Cathy Simmons
April 28, 2011
Roger was also an amazingly talented woodworker and a bon vivant, with a passion for good food and drink, not to mention a fabulous singer with a lovely voice. I could not have asked for a better companion for my mother, he treated her wonderfully. He will be sorely missed.
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