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Henry Heinz Obituary

Henry J. HEINZ February 3, 1928 ~ April 1, 2011 Born in Dickenson, ND, one of six children. With his family he moved to Yakima, WA in 1936, moving again after graduating from high school. Married Dolores Schmaltz in 1948, dissolution in 1975. Hank worked for Boeing for 43 years. During that time he spent two years in the U.S. Army. He had two hobbies, his wood working shop in the basement where he spent many hours; and his vegetable garden. His first and only job lasted 43 years at Boeing as experimental flight mechanic. Leaving behind his wife of 32 years, B. Ann Heinz; his children, Dennis (Judy), Sandra, Brian, Cynthia and Bonnie; step-children Walt (Diane), Henry Froyen; 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; one brother Leo Heinz of Walla Walla. Services will be held at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Phinney Avenue North at 1:00 p.m. on April 8. Remembrances may be made to Phinney Ridge Church or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 6, 2011.

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Henry and Ann ( photo provided by Ann)

Jim Bunt

April 17, 2011

Linda Heinz

April 16, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Kara Wenham

April 8, 2011

My thoughts are with the family during this hard time

Robert Pohll

April 6, 2011

I was proud to have been part of Hank's life even though it was a short span of time. He was able to share some of his very rememberal experiences with me. God Bless You Hank!

Becky Talbott

April 6, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Christy Morton

April 6, 2011

Im one of his many grandchildren :) & I miss the days when I was little, we used to go to the Ballard Locks. I miss the holiday gatherings and his good happy humor.

Jim Bunt

April 6, 2011

I worked with Henry many years in renton,Everett,Boeing Field. He was a great guy to work with.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ann as you grieve the loss of your loved one.

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