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David Allan Heim

David Heim Obituary

June 24, 1934 - Dec. 22, 2006

A Mass of Christian Burial for David Heim, 72, of Fairfield, will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1050 N. Texas St., Fairfield, at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Father Michael Downey will officiate. Interment will be at St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery, 1707 Union Ave., Fairfield.

Dave passed away peacefully at home, due to complications with chronic emphysema and a heart condition.

Dave was born June 24, 1934, in Denver, Colo. He suffered from rheumatic fever at the age of seven, and spent many years at Children's Hospital in Oakland. He recovered and eventually attended St. Vincent Ferrer High School in Vallejo, graduating in 1953 with his twin brother, Daniel.

Dave worked in the accounting department for Southern Pacific Railroad until he was drafted into the U.S. Army. While in the Army, he worked in the finance department and played in the Army band. While being stationed at Dugway Proving Ground near Salt Lake City, Utah, he met his future wife, Carol. After his tour of duty, Dave married Carol in 1962 and moved to Fairfield. He opened Dave's Giant Hamburgers in 1963.

Dave is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol Heim of Fairfield; daughters, Ellen Gansberg of Wellington, Nev., Lesa Gonzalez of Suisun Valley and Margaret Wright of Smith, Nev.; son, Allan Heim of Novato; sister, Donna Elliott of Mt. Shasta; brother, Daniel Heim of Redding; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three sons-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Margaret Heim; and a brother, Robert Heim.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 1850 W. Texas St., Fairfield.

Endowment donations may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Fairfield; or to St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School of Vallejo, in Dave's name.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Reporter on Dec. 29, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for David Heim

13 Entries

Erin Hannigan

January 9, 2007

My condolences on your loss of Dave. I know all too well the emotions that come with losing a parent.

Thank you Dave for your humor, broad smile and yummy burgers.

Fondly,

Erin Hannigan and Family

sonny

January 9, 2007

RIP Davie Heim. Thank you for the great burgers over the years.

Erin O'Toole-Barna

January 8, 2007

Dear Family
My hearfelt sympathies for your loss. He will truly be missed by many more people than you'll ever know. His life was/is a celebration of service to others in how he truly cared about the people in his life. Without him and you Mrs. Heim, I would have been one lost little kid, but you all took me into your home with true love. His life is truly one to celebrate!
Lots of love and prayers

Connie Stone

January 7, 2007

Carol and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss,
My thoughts and preyers are with you.

Dean Chaney

January 4, 2007

Will miss the rascal and his great hamburgers. Dean and Diane

Bill Fischer

January 1, 2007

Dear Carol, Allan, Ellen, Lesa and Margaret,

I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a great husband and father. I'll always remember the first day I met him... Fall of 1972 after what would seem to be during my first week at Holy Spirit School in the fifth grade! That would also hallmark my first Giant Heimburger. I always found it an honor to know Dave and all of you personally and to have worked for him at the Rockville Inn. Our families had so much fun together carpooling, picnicing and swimming in the early years. All those good times and eats I'll always remember. I am praying for you and know that our Lord Jesus will help you through this tragic and difficult time.

With my deepest condolences,
Love always,

Cami Flinders Cornfoot

January 1, 2007

Meg,

I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I am praying for you and your family during this time.

Blessings,

Adele & Gary Hughes

December 31, 2006

We were very sad to hear of Dave's passing. We've been in Fairfield/Suisun for 29 years and have eaten Dave's Giant HEIMburgers for 29 years! Ever since our very first visit Dave has made us laugh with his quick wit and dry humor. He will be dearly missed. Our sympathies to the Heim family.

Brenda Knott-Stell

December 29, 2006

Dear Carol and Family, The Knott Family sends our thoughts and prayers to you all in this time of sorrow. Dave will be greatly missed but I know he and dad are together probably fishing or playing chess.

Yvonne Morrow

December 29, 2006

I just happened to come across Dave's obituary today and was saddened to hear of his death. My cousin and I worked for Dave at Dave's Hamburgers back in the late 80's when my now "20" year old daughter was just a baby. He'll be missed.

Fred and Edna Barnes

December 29, 2006

It was very sad for us to learn of Dave's demise. We first met Dave and Carol when they moved into a home next door (east) to us in the early 1960's in Fairfield. Subsequently, Dave and Carol moved; however Dave's parent purchased the home on the west side of our home and we'd have the opportunity to visit with Dave and Carol when they'd visit Dave's parents. We've met, conversed and enjoyed the Heim family in our many years in Fairfield.
May the love you feel for Dave lessen your sorrow. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Fred and Edna Barnes

Robin Reese

December 29, 2006

Dear Carol, Lesa and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Mike Thomas, Robin Reese and family

Breann Northcutt

December 28, 2006

Ellen and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your father. I hope that my prayers and good thoughts give you some comfort.
Breann Coleman Northcutt

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