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Ernest Heyborne Obituary
Cedar City, UT
Ernest Higbee Heyborne, age 82, died peacefully at home on May 18, 2015 in Cedar City, Utah. He was born Feb. 17, 1933 in Cedar City, the only child of Samuel W. and Mary Higbee Heyborne. He married Cheryl Ann Outsen on November 28, 1970 in Salt Lake City.
Ernie graduated from Cedar City High School and attended BAC. He operated snack bars in Salt Lake and owned and operated Ernie's Market in Cedar City. His hobbies were gardening, music, reading, riding his bike and meteorology. He volunteered as a spotter for the National Weather Service and reported weather conditions to KUTV for several years.
He is survived by his wife of Cedar City, son Bryan (Holly) of Herriman, daughter Mary Ann (Jeremy) Nickolai of Belton, TX, 2 grandchildren, half-brothers Craig (Jana), Clay (Leanne), and stepsister Susann (Tex) Asay, all of Cedar City. Preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Pat Heyborne and stepsister Kathryn Craw.
At his request, his body was donated to the University of Utah for research. A celebration of life will be held Friday, May 22 at 1:00 PM at Christ the King Catholic Church, 690 S Cove Drive, Cedar City. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Committal will be in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Salt Lake City at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Red Rock Center for Independence, 168 N 100 E Suite 101, St. George, UT 84770
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Heyborne
Dottie Klockow
May 25, 2015
I'm going to miss Ernie's and my bantering. Love to you and yours at this time.
Carol and Dennis Ohms
May 23, 2015
Cheryl, we have many fond memories of Ernie and you those many years ago. It doesn't seem like that long ago. We hope you feel the comfort of the Holy Ghost at this difficult time and know that you are loved by so many. Love, Carol and Dennis.
Debra Leigh McSwain
May 22, 2015
I will miss Ernie's Facebook weather each day. The memories of Ernie and his Market live in everyone that had the opportunity to visit him at lunch time from Cedar jr. High to get a bottle of coke a hostess cupcake or fudgesicle all for .50. He show us all manners, respect, and what a hard working man was like. You will never be forgotten Thank you. In my thoughts and prayers.
May 22, 2015
Ww Sigvardts have long relationship with the Outsens and you are very much loved. Our prayers and hopeful blessings with all of you. Condolences to Cheryl and family.
Debbie Outsen
May 21, 2015
Dear Cheryl all our love and prayers to you and all your family.
Franny Kay
May 21, 2015
Blessings to you and your family. What a great life you had together. You are Ernie's living memory. Love and prayers. Franny Kay
Terry Higbee
May 21, 2015
Cheryl
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ern was such a great man--we all loved and thought highly of him!!
Barbara Riser
May 21, 2015
Cheryl. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. So hard to loose a spouse. We will pray for you and Ernest.
Joan & Paul Bean
May 21, 2015
Dear Cousin Ernie, your great love for your family shone through in everything you said and did. Sharing with me memories of my Daddy will always be close to my heart. I know you're together again, surrounded by loved ones gone before. We'll meet again, saved and made whole by His grace. Lots of love to Cheryl and Family.
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