Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1928
DIED
2016
William Heyler Obituary
William Ervin Heyler died July 8, 2016, at the age of 88, at his home in Palm Desert. He had lived there for many years following his retirement from Dart Industries, where he had worked in the office of Justin Dart. He also participated in organizing support for the election of Ronald Reagan to both the governorship of California and to the U S. Presidency.
In retirement, he traveled extensively and was an active philanthropic supporter of various arts and medical research organizations. He was a graduate of Occidental College, and was also a founding member of Ironwood Country Club.
He is survived by his brother Grover Heyler, his sister Margaret Clay, 5 nieces and nephews and 11 grand-nieces and grand-nephews, to all of whom he bore great affection. He was well known and loved for his kindness, respect and exceptional generosity to everyone he encountered.
No services will be held; however donations to the Eisenhower Medical Center, 39000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 would be appreciated by the family.
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit desertsun.com/obituaries.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for William Heyler
Sponsored by thedesertsun.com.
Reinhard Rott
April 29, 2017
Happy Birthday Bill
Today I tried to call you and found your phone disconnected... then unfortunately discovered you had moved on. My father, Ernst Rott who preceded you by 24 days in birth and @ 6yrs in passing loved you dearly as one of his closest friends. I inherited some of that friendship and already miss you dearly. My family loved you and I pray that you are happy and at peace. Greetings to your family. I will continue to think of you and miss you on the 26th of April... Hardy
Paula Bell Dowdle
December 14, 2016
I am so sorry to learn of Bill's passing.
I have such fond memories of Bill, and how my mother Esther Cone Bell dearly loved him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
September 9, 2016
Sincere condolences goes out to the Heyler family for your sad loss. May GOD be with the family as you mourn the loss of William.
Jerry Stanners
September 4, 2016
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Biil Heyler. I have know Bill since my working days at Dart Industries in 1968. He was always such an up beat individual, hard working, very passionate and active in the community. When I was going through a divorce in 1969 he made arrangements for me to take one of the Dart Lear jets to Chicago with my young children(6,8,10). My wife and I had a dinner at our home in La Quinta and invited Bill and other friends of ours. We were able to renew old times together. later that year Bill invited us to dinner and a musical at the theater. Bill was just a wonderful individual and will be missed.
Jerry Stanners
September 4, 2016
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We were long time business and personal friends since 1968 when I first met Bill at Dart Industries. Bill was a very passionate individual, bright, hard worker and fun to be around socially. When I was going through a divorce in 1969 Bill made arrangements for me to take my three young children (6,8, 10) to Chicago in one of our Dart Lear Jets. My wife and I had dinner in our home with Bill and friends of ours in La Quinta. Bill also invited us to dinner and a musical at the theater. Bill will be missed by all of his friends.
August 24, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in what it says at Revlation 21:3-4
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results
Make a Donation
in William Heyler's name
Memorial Events
for William Heyler
How to support William's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor William Heyler's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
