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Herbert C. Healey Jr.

FUNERAL HOME

Healey Mortuary and Crematory

405 North Sanborn Road

Salinas, California

Herbert Healey Obituary

SALINAS

Herbert C. Healey Jr., 85, of Salinas, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at home.
He was born Sept. 25, 1924, in Oakland. Herb served during World War II in the 511th Parachute Regiment. Herb was the founder of the Healey Mortuary which was established in 1956 as the Salinas Valley Mortuary. The mortuary was soon renamed to the Healey Mortuary and has been proudly serving the Salinas Valley Communities since. Herb's "can do" attitude and tireless work ethic enabled the mortuary to grow through several remodeling projects over the past fifty years.
Herb was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, the Masonic Lodge F&AM No. 204, and the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a former member of the Elk's Lodge BPOE No. 614 in Salinas, and the Moose Lodge No. 1165. He was a proud member of the NRA. As a pilot, Herb was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and the Flying Funeral Director's of America. Herb was also a long standing member of the California Funeral Director Association.
Herb enjoyed flying his plane, had a great love for the outdoors, loved to travel, and especially loved playing poker with many of his long time friends and associates. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.
Survivors: Wife of 56 years, Joyce B. Healey; son, David (Lindy) Healey; daughters, Andrea (Wayne) Hatfield, Margaret Schmidt, Kay (Brian) Snow; brother, Richard Healey; grandchildren, Michelle and Jacob Thomas, Desiray Brees, Joshua and Cassie Schmidt, Chris, Jennifer, and Mike Healey, and Adrianna and Paige Snow; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Cory Brees, and Dallas and Austin Roach.
Funeral services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 580 Larkin St., Salinas.
Disposition: San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Gustine.
Memorials: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 580 Larkin St., Salinas, Calif. 93907 or to the American Cancer Society, 945 S. Main St., Suite 201, Salinas, Calif. 93901.
Arrangements: Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, www.healeymortuary.com.

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Published by The Salinas Californian from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Healey

15 Entries

Derricotte C. Winslow

February 12, 2024

I wish you were still here, Herb. You were kind, thoughtful, tough, and fair. You were a good man and you knew it. I love that you demanded the best from everyone.

Derricotte Winslow

February 12, 2021

Still miss you, Herb.

Derricotte Winslow USMC

February 12, 2020

I remember Herb as being a straightforward man in a society in which many hid behind their feelings. He had social nuances down to a science, and wasn't afraid to work without receiving credit. I admired that...still do.

Derricotte Winslow

July 26, 2010

Herb will never be forgotten.

February 24, 2010

David,
Lori (Sinosource) called me to tell me of your dad's passing and I wanted to say how sorry I am. I had no idea of his age until I read the obit - his attitudes about life and business were so young and always visionary. I was blessed to have known him.
Sharon Seeberger

MARY DURAN

February 21, 2010

DEAR DAVID, i'm reading about your dad my prayer are with you and your family last time I was there I met your sister and we talk about your dad. it was an honor knowing him. He and you help me alot and I want to say thank you,

February 20, 2010

Dear David and Family,
Sorry to hear of the death of your father. Since the late 1950's he handled all of our family's funerals - and always with much dignity.

Keep all the good memories close to you.

Dan & Gloria Gomes

February 20, 2010

Herb was a good man, a steady friend, and fun to play poker with. We have many great memories of times with Herb and his wonderful family at Good Shepherd. May God be with you.
Bill and Melva Tibbetts

arty pemberton

February 19, 2010

dave

i'm so sorry for your loss.i have known your father many years thru sad events and he alway's took care of me and my family.he will be sorely missed.please accept my deepest sympathy.

Shirley Wiggs Kline

February 19, 2010

He will be missed by many, Was a very compassionate man.

john bresciani

February 19, 2010

herb was always an icon for me with his unchanted energy and zest for life and the relentless persuit of " making a buck " as well as his passion for " poker ". herb was such a wonderful, humble and likeable gentleman that we will always remember him by. my sinceriest sympathy to the family, and i express what a great life herb lived, john bresciani ( pacific coast battery, salinas )

Angela Diaz

February 19, 2010

The Whitehurst Muller/Grim Mortuary staff would like to express our most deepest condolences to the Healey Family.

Jeri Miller

February 18, 2010

Herb was a special person, and one of my favorite customers over the many years when I was in banking in Salinas.
Herb always had a smile and something nice to say.
My prayers are with you and your family.

February 18, 2010

Herb helped our family with so many loses, he will be dearly missed. His kindness and understanding was heartfelt. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Bradshaw Family, Wenger Family

Karen Stein-Gorman

February 18, 2010

Healey Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. I know that through your faith you know Herb is in a much better place than we can even imagine. I have fond memories of Herb and the rest of the family that I cherish.
God bless you all!
Much Love

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