John "Heibs" HEIBEIN

Passed away after a brief illness on December 3, 2022 in Hamilton, ON at the age of 69. John was the beloved husband of 37 years to Frieda Heibein (nee Lebeer) and was a dedicated and gentle father to Emily (Seamus) Coyne (nee Heibein). John was a wonderful grandpa to his darling Ella, of whom he was so proud. John is survived by his brother and sister Hugh Heibein (Jacky Crawford) and Anne (David) Olsen. John was predeceased by his parents Howard and Audrey Heibein and his great-niece Hallie Romans. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, in-laws, extended family and his furry friend, Baxter. John was a kind spirit, gentle soul and a kid at heart. He graduated from both Eastwood Collegiate and the University of Waterloo. John loved his job as an Education Assistant at KCI where he spent many years impacting the students and the staff around him. John was a devoted sportsman. He was an all-Ontario athlete, competing in many sports, including track, hockey and of course, golf. He was an avid golfer and will be remembered for his sportsmanship and humour on the fairways as well as his many championship successes. John was a proud member of Rebel Creek Golf Club where he loved playing with his buddies, especially Lee and Mike Boutette and his wife Frieda. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of John's life will be planned in the spring when family and friends can gather in golfing weather. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region or the Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Arrangements entrusted to Henry Walser Funeral Home (519-749-8467). Visit www.henrywalser.com for John's memorial.