Walter Heap

1982 - 2024

Walter Heap
10/19/1982 - 02/22/2024
Walter Thomas Heap died peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at MD Anderson Hospital following a brief but intense battle with cancer.
Walter was born on Tuesday, October 19, 1982 in Houston, Texas. Following his graduation from University of Houston - Downtown, he moved to Austin, Texas where he found a job that he loved, with VISA. He quickly became the "go-to person" for his team, forging strong friendships and business relationships. During his final days, many of his work friends drove from Austin to visit Walter, and they all told tales of his incredible font of knowledge of all things work related. "Why research it," many said, "when we can just ask Walt?"
Walter loved hiking, rock climbing and riding on his motorcycle around the Austin area. He often said that his favorite place was Big Bend where he and his wife, Kat, hiked and camped as often as they could. Their home in Leander was a place where friends often gathered.
Walter was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Heap, his brother, William Robert Heap. He is survived by his wife, Kat, his mother, Nancy McCormick, his brother, Edward Heap, sister-in-law Kayla Heap, and their daughter Vivian. Walt's stepbrothers, Scott Saxton and Chris Saxton, join the list of numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and friends who love and miss him.
Private arrangements will be made by the family. No funeral or visitation is planned at this time.