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Gary Wayne Heinecke
1947 - 2022
Gary Wayne Heinecke
1947 - 2022
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1947
DIED
2022
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He was full of gratitude for his family's devoted faith and prayers as they surrounded him during his final moments on earth. Throughout his life he studied the scriptures, developing a strong faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ and testimony of the plan of salvation. He was a strong believer of service to God, Family, & Country. During his early years, Gary earned his Eagle through the scouting program, served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1968 – 1970, and later enlisted in the Airforce for a six-year term, 1972 – 1978.
He valued gaining truth and knowledge out of the best books and always sought to teach his family in the ways of truth and righteousness. He had a talent of adding humor to life, always making those around him laugh. He raised his children to always do a good turn daily, and be prepared. His life was one which exemplified these attributes, passing them to his posterity.
Survived by Norma B. Heinecke, his wife of 44 years and their 8 children: Amy (Nate) West, Allen Wayne, David Ryan, Esther (Anthony) West, Elisabeth (Bret) Engstrom, Benjamin Joseph, Michael Isaiah, and Roy Vance (Camilla Amanda Padget), 20 beautiful Grandchildren (12 Granddaughters, and 8 Grandsons), and his Nieces and Nephews. He is reunited in heaven with his Mother Joyce; Sister Barbara Hanna, Brother Kenneth; Stepfather Erwin Heinecke, Father Wendell Nelson, and many others.
The viewing will be held Thursday, March 3, 2022 5pm-7pm at the Bunker Funeral Home (33 N. Centennial Way Mesa AZ 85201).
Funeral Service: Friday, March 4, 2022 10 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel Building (925 N. Harris Dr. Mesa AZ 85203).
Look for Celebration of Life for Gary W. Heinecke
Interment: Friday, March 4, 2022 2 pm at the City of Mesa Cemetery (1212 N. Center St. Mesa, AZ 85201).
Those wishing to view the services online may do so at the following link:
http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/mesaarizonacentralstake
Arrangements by Bunker's Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
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Rick Crist Family
March 4, 2022
I knew Gary before Norma knew Gary. He is my oldest and dearest friend. We met in the Air Force at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas in the 1974-1975 time frame at the end of the Viet Nam War. He worked on the navigation systems and I worked on the communication systems mostly on the F-4 phantom jet. He taught me the gospel of Jesus Christ and baptized me on March 5, 1977. He was one of the most valiant people I ever met. He also introduced me to my wife of 42 years, his cousin, the former Sylvia Brown. To Norma and his children, we love you and mourn with you. Love, Rick and Sylvia.
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The Powell family
February 26, 2022
Sending heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May the hearer of prayer listen to you and comfort you during this difficult time.
K
February 25, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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