Richard H. HEILMAN

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

i feel bad for his family

Sandy and family,
I have fond memories of my days teaching
with Rich at Tortolita.

Rich is one of the best memories I have from the one year I taught at Tortolita. ( 85-86) He and Sandi were bright spots in a very difficult year of teaching. Even traded me a desk for a chair from their home. So sad to hear of his passing. My prayers and condolences to Sandi and the family.

I had the privilege of having Mr. Heilman as my 8th grade science teach at Tortolita Jr. High during the 93-94 school year. I sat up front and enjoyed a year of getting to know Mr. Heilman and hearing all of the stories he liked to share with the kids who sat upfront. I've often thought of Mr. Heilman over the years and shared many of his stories with my wife and kids over. He not only made his class fun but he made science and learning fun as well. My condolences to his family and friends....

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOUR FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

I also just literally remembered... Rich is the reason I love roller coasters... I had a dibiliating fear of roller coasters... even just looking at them would cripple me.

He held my hand on every roller coaster at Six Flags to make sure I would never have regrets.

He is the reason I have very few fears as an adult.

Rich was a man that was a big impact on my life. I rode with him two summers in a row to California with the High school Group at St Mark's Church, on McGee, for the Sierra Service Project.

I was a rambunctious kid but he was very calming. He was always there to offer a smile and a joke.

I havent seen him since I moved away and joined the navy in the mid 90's...

He said two things to me on our first trip in 1991 that I repeat on a regular basis... I can still...

I just saw you Rich with your lovely wife. I am so sorry to hear. Rich was not only a deeply loved and dedicated teacher, making a significant positive difference in the lives of each and everyone of his students, but he made a significant difference with his peers and colleagues. He contributed so much of himself to the Marana Unified School District science and technology programs. You could not ask for a kinder, more gentle person to deal with any school setting situation. Rich will be...