John L. Heinen Obituary

John L. Heinen attended Vandercook Lake High School in Jackson, MI. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about John L. Heinen.

Graduation Year	(unknown)
Date of Passing	Aug 08, 2017
About	Of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 8, 2017, at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Heinen; children, David (Monica) Heinen and Melissa (Mark) Kurzynowski; grandchildren, Tyler and Cassie Tesch; great grandson, Evan as well as numerous nieces, nephews, loving family members and friends. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by three siblings, Barb Raymond, Deloris "Tiny" Kennedy and Beverly Johnson. He was born to John and Bessie (Higgins) Heinen in Jackson on April 11, 1936. After graduating from Vandercook Lake High School he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. during the Korean Conflict. Then returned to Jackson, married and raised a family. He retired from Polly's Food Services after over 40 years of service; was a member of the American Legion a hardworking man and committed to his family. Mr. Heinen will be laid to rest at Roseland Memorial Gardens on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Military Honors. Surrounded by his family, Tom loved to tell stories, his mischievous laugh coming easy and often. He also wanted to capture those moments: He was rarely without his camera, leaving behind a trove of vivid, beautiful photos of waterfalls, sunsets, and smiling relatives together for Christmas and Thanksgiving - the people and places he loved. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Joe, and sister, Kathleen Ann Trepky Humphrey. He is survived by his wife, Marcy; son, Christopher (Emmarie Huetteman) of Arlington, Virginia; mother, Joan of Corpus Christi, Texas; brother, Michael Trepky of Worden, Montana; and many beloved in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Tom's family extends their heartfelt thanks to Sparrow Home Hospice for their compassionate and gentle care of Tom, especially Michael Crosby and Casey Cronkright. The family is especially appreciative of Tom's special friend and oncologist, Dr. Elizabeth Layhe of McLaren Medical Oncology Associates in Lansing. It was her treatment in 1990 that allowed Tom to have another 27 years with his family and friends. We are ever grateful. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the American Cancer Society.