Robert Owen Heavner was the son of Clarence and Lena Heavner. Bob attended Ellet High School in Akron, Ohio, where he was the class valedictorian, varsity football captain, and class president. At the Air Force Academy, CS-11, he was a Distinguished Graduate, 11th of 499, graduating on June 5, 1963. He then earned a Master of Arts in Economics from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Bob arrived at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma where he became a member of Pilot Training Class 65-F, on March 9, 1964.
When the class was trying to decide on the design for our class patch, Bob suggested we use the 'big 'bird' on the patch worn by French Air Force Academy, where he had spent the summer between his junior and senior years at the Academy. The class agreed.
Bob was assigned to 3575th Pilot Training Wing, 3576th Pilot Training Squadron, Flight 3, 'Speedy' where he flew the T-37B 'Tweet'. In 'Speedy' flight, Bob's instructors were Thomas M. Griffin, Robert D. Wyman and Paul D. Bailey.
Early in T-37B training, I recall Bob had just returned from a flight with the Assistant Flight Commander, Captain James A. 'Rip' Prior, who was well known for his disgusting language. Bob came to me and requested not to fly with Rip again. When asked why, he responded "We flew for an hour and a half and all he talked about was my heritage."
Bob was the Cadet Wing Adjunct at the Air Force Academy his senior year, consequently I appointed him to be my Adjunct for the graduation parades to insure I didn't mess up the sequence of commands.
Part way through our T-37B training, the class was split in half and Bob was reassigned to the Flight 4, 'Warlock' in the 3576th Pilot Training Squadron. His instructors were Thomas E. Spear, Arthur A. Powell and Duane R. Sprick.
Bob and Elaine were married during our training at Vance AFB.
In advanced training, he was assigned to Flight 1, 'Mojack' where he flew the supersonic T-38A 'Talon', which was also known as the 'White Rocket'. His T-38 instructor was the late Harvey J. Shaw.
While in T-38A training, Bob again displayed his subtle humor when asked from whence he came by Captain Ronald J. Olson, of 'Mojack' flight, he responded "Why, from heaven, sir".
On Saturday morning, March 20, 1965, he graduated and was awarded his Pilot Wings.
Bob chose an assignment to Martin B-57 'Canberra' in Air Defense Command and was subsequently assigned to the 4677th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
In 1966, he was assigned to the 8th Tactical Bomb Squadron at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines where he flew the B-57B through 1968. During this time, Bob completed 285 combat missions and received the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses and a number of Air Medals.
From 1968 through 1970, he was an Instructor of Economics at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
He was then assigned to the 58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico where he flew the Martin WB-57F 'Canberra'.
From 1972 to 1975, Bob attended Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, where he earned a Ph.D. in Business and Economics. His thesis was "Economic Aspects of Indentured Servitude in Colonial Pennsylvania" which was published by Arno Press, New York in 1978.
In 1975, he returned to the US Air Force Academy as an Associate Professor of Economics and Management, where he taught courses in Finance, Managerial Economics, and Third World Economics.
In 1977, he became a White House Fellow during the Carter Administration, serving as Executive to Director of Office of Management and Budget.
After a year at the Pentagon, where he was a speech writer for the Chief of Staff, he was assigned to Bentwaters Royal Air Force Base, England where he was the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing Deputy Commander for Operations and then the Deputy Commander for Resource Management. Bob oversaw the operation of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, 'Warthog''s at Bentwaters.
In 1982, he became the Director of Plans, United States Air Forces Europe at Ramstein, Air Base in Germany.
After retiring from the Air Force on July 31, 1983, Bob moved his family to Santa Barbara, California where he began the second phase of his career as a professor of Business and Economics at Westmont College. He taught Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Regulation of Industry, Bank Management, and Economic Theory full time from 1983 to 1988.
During the first year or so that he taught at Westmont, he also drove south two days a week to do research at Rand Corporation in Santa Monica.
In 1988, Bob became the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of California Thrift and Loan in Santa Barbara where he managed funding, accounting, training, compliance, computer systems, strategic planning, and facilities. In 1996, he spearheaded the company's hostile takeover defense and ultimate company sale with Goldman Sachs.
With a passion for starting new businesses, he helped found companies such as KSB Inc., Presentek Inc., and Vanguard Credit.
He served on numerous boards and acted as a consultant to CEO's in the finance, real estate, ranching, restaurant, travel, and manufacturing industries. His business colleagues remember him for his wide range of knowledge, clear thinking, and ability to bring compassion to business relationships.
Although Bob was always busy with his demanding career, he believed in devoting time to community service. He was a frequent speaker for various school, civic, and military audiences. He also served on the board of several charitable organizations, his most cherished position being with the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.
When Bob was 11 years old he became a Christian and began a life of faith and dedication to Jesus Christ. He was active in his church, El Montecito Presbyterian, where he served as elder, Sunday school teacher and Bible study leader.
Bob met his wife Elaine during high school when she invited him to the Sadie Hawkins dance. So began a 53 year romance. Bob's love for his wife was obvious to everyone who knew him. In his words, his aim was "to love my wife sacrificially so that she will become all that she can be and will never regret our union." He never stopped giving her hugs and kisses, holding her hand, and leaving her romantic notes.
He was also known for his wonderful sense of humor and love of ice cream. His daughters fondly recount the night Bob feigned engine trouble with the family car. He stopped at a store to purchase a "part," which turned out to be a gallon of ice cream and chocolate syrup.
In addition to his wife, Elaine, Bob is survived by daughters – Jocelyn Manullang, Kristin Nied and Amanda Sullivan. His sons-in-law include Ted Manullang, Robert Nied and Erik Sullivan. His grandchildren are Alec, Abby, Savannah, Shaye, Sophia, Cade and Adeline. Bob also has a brother, Ronald Heavner, and a sister, Norma Fisher.
As a young man, Bob wrote; "At my life's end, no matter what occurs, I hope to have lived life to the fullest and to have used every ounce of my potentials." Sadly, that conclusion was on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, when he died of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Bob indeed lived a full life and utilized his potential to the betterment of others. He was a man of wisdom, faith and integrity who will be missed enormously by the many people whose lives he touched.
Bob arrived at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma where he became a member of Pilot Training Class 65-F, on March 9, 1964.
When the class was trying to decide on the design for our class patch, Bob suggested we use the 'big 'bird' on the patch worn by French Air Force Academy, where he had spent the summer between his junior and senior years at the Academy. The class agreed.
Bob was assigned to 3575th Pilot Training Wing, 3576th Pilot Training Squadron, Flight 3, 'Speedy' where he flew the T-37B 'Tweet'. In 'Speedy' flight, Bob's instructors were Thomas M. Griffin, Robert D. Wyman and Paul D. Bailey.
Early in T-37B training, I recall Bob had just returned from a flight with the Assistant Flight Commander, Captain James A. 'Rip' Prior, who was well known for his disgusting language. Bob came to me and requested not to fly with Rip again. When asked why, he responded "We flew for an hour and a half and all he talked about was my heritage."
Bob was the Cadet Wing Adjunct at the Air Force Academy his senior year, consequently I appointed him to be my Adjunct for the graduation parades to insure I didn't mess up the sequence of commands.
Part way through our T-37B training, the class was split in half and Bob was reassigned to the Flight 4, 'Warlock' in the 3576th Pilot Training Squadron. His instructors were Thomas E. Spear, Arthur A. Powell and Duane R. Sprick.
Bob and Elaine were married during our training at Vance AFB.
In advanced training, he was assigned to Flight 1, 'Mojack' where he flew the supersonic T-38A 'Talon', which was also known as the 'White Rocket'. His T-38 instructor was the late Harvey J. Shaw.
While in T-38A training, Bob again displayed his subtle humor when asked from whence he came by Captain Ronald J. Olson, of 'Mojack' flight, he responded "Why, from heaven, sir".
On Saturday morning, March 20, 1965, he graduated and was awarded his Pilot Wings.
Bob chose an assignment to Martin B-57 'Canberra' in Air Defense Command and was subsequently assigned to the 4677th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
In 1966, he was assigned to the 8th Tactical Bomb Squadron at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines where he flew the B-57B through 1968. During this time, Bob completed 285 combat missions and received the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses and a number of Air Medals.
From 1968 through 1970, he was an Instructor of Economics at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
He was then assigned to the 58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico where he flew the Martin WB-57F 'Canberra'.
From 1972 to 1975, Bob attended Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, where he earned a Ph.D. in Business and Economics. His thesis was "Economic Aspects of Indentured Servitude in Colonial Pennsylvania" which was published by Arno Press, New York in 1978.
In 1975, he returned to the US Air Force Academy as an Associate Professor of Economics and Management, where he taught courses in Finance, Managerial Economics, and Third World Economics.
In 1977, he became a White House Fellow during the Carter Administration, serving as Executive to Director of Office of Management and Budget.
After a year at the Pentagon, where he was a speech writer for the Chief of Staff, he was assigned to Bentwaters Royal Air Force Base, England where he was the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing Deputy Commander for Operations and then the Deputy Commander for Resource Management. Bob oversaw the operation of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, 'Warthog''s at Bentwaters.
In 1982, he became the Director of Plans, United States Air Forces Europe at Ramstein, Air Base in Germany.
After retiring from the Air Force on July 31, 1983, Bob moved his family to Santa Barbara, California where he began the second phase of his career as a professor of Business and Economics at Westmont College. He taught Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Regulation of Industry, Bank Management, and Economic Theory full time from 1983 to 1988.
During the first year or so that he taught at Westmont, he also drove south two days a week to do research at Rand Corporation in Santa Monica.
In 1988, Bob became the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of California Thrift and Loan in Santa Barbara where he managed funding, accounting, training, compliance, computer systems, strategic planning, and facilities. In 1996, he spearheaded the company's hostile takeover defense and ultimate company sale with Goldman Sachs.
With a passion for starting new businesses, he helped found companies such as KSB Inc., Presentek Inc., and Vanguard Credit.
He served on numerous boards and acted as a consultant to CEO's in the finance, real estate, ranching, restaurant, travel, and manufacturing industries. His business colleagues remember him for his wide range of knowledge, clear thinking, and ability to bring compassion to business relationships.
Although Bob was always busy with his demanding career, he believed in devoting time to community service. He was a frequent speaker for various school, civic, and military audiences. He also served on the board of several charitable organizations, his most cherished position being with the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.
When Bob was 11 years old he became a Christian and began a life of faith and dedication to Jesus Christ. He was active in his church, El Montecito Presbyterian, where he served as elder, Sunday school teacher and Bible study leader.
Bob met his wife Elaine during high school when she invited him to the Sadie Hawkins dance. So began a 53 year romance. Bob's love for his wife was obvious to everyone who knew him. In his words, his aim was "to love my wife sacrificially so that she will become all that she can be and will never regret our union." He never stopped giving her hugs and kisses, holding her hand, and leaving her romantic notes.
He was also known for his wonderful sense of humor and love of ice cream. His daughters fondly recount the night Bob feigned engine trouble with the family car. He stopped at a store to purchase a "part," which turned out to be a gallon of ice cream and chocolate syrup.
In addition to his wife, Elaine, Bob is survived by daughters – Jocelyn Manullang, Kristin Nied and Amanda Sullivan. His sons-in-law include Ted Manullang, Robert Nied and Erik Sullivan. His grandchildren are Alec, Abby, Savannah, Shaye, Sophia, Cade and Adeline. Bob also has a brother, Ronald Heavner, and a sister, Norma Fisher.
As a young man, Bob wrote; "At my life's end, no matter what occurs, I hope to have lived life to the fullest and to have used every ounce of my potentials." Sadly, that conclusion was on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, when he died of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Bob indeed lived a full life and utilized his potential to the betterment of others. He was a man of wisdom, faith and integrity who will be missed enormously by the many people whose lives he touched.
Robert Owen Heavner was the son of Clarence and Lena Heavner. Bob attended Ellet High School in Akron, Ohio, where he was the class valedictorian, varsity football captain, and class president. At the Air Force Academy, CS-11, he was a Distinguished Graduate, 11th of 499, graduating on June 5, 1963. He then earned a Master of Arts in Economics from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Bob arrived at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma where he became a member of Pilot Training Class 65-F, on March 9, 1964.
When the class was trying to decide on the design for our class patch, Bob suggested we use the 'big 'bird' on the patch worn by French Air Force Academy, where he had spent the summer between his junior and senior years at the Academy. The class agreed.
Bob was assigned to 3575th Pilot Training Wing, 3576th Pilot Training Squadron, Flight 3, 'Speedy' where he flew the T-37B 'Tweet'. In 'Speedy' flight, Bob's instructors were Thomas M. Griffin, Robert D. Wyman and Paul D. Bailey.
Early in T-37B training, I recall Bob had just returned from a flight with the Assistant Flight Commander, Captain James A. 'Rip' Prior, who was well known for his disgusting language. Bob came to me and requested not to fly with Rip again. When asked why, he responded "We flew for an hour and a half and all he talked about was my heritage."
Bob was the Cadet Wing Adjunct at the Air Force Academy his senior year, consequently I appointed him to be my Adjunct for the graduation parades to insure I didn't mess up the sequence of commands.
Part way through our T-37B training, the class was split in half and Bob was reassigned to the Flight 4, 'Warlock' in the 3576th Pilot Training Squadron. His instructors were Thomas E. Spear, Arthur A. Powell and Duane R. Sprick.
Bob and Elaine were married during our training at Vance AFB.
In advanced training, he was assigned to Flight 1, 'Mojack' where he flew the supersonic T-38A 'Talon', which was also known as the 'White Rocket'. His T-38 instructor was the late Harvey J. Shaw.
While in T-38A training, Bob again displayed his subtle humor when asked from whence he came by Captain Ronald J. Olson, of 'Mojack' flight, he responded "Why, from heaven, sir".
On Saturday morning, March 20, 1965, he graduated and was awarded his Pilot Wings.
Bob chose an assignment to Martin B-57 'Canberra' in Air Defense Command and was subsequently assigned to the 4677th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
In 1966, he was assigned to the 8th Tactical Bomb Squadron at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines where he flew the B-57B through 1968. During this time, Bob completed 285 combat missions and received the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses and a number of Air Medals.
From 1968 through 1970, he was an Instructor of Economics at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
He was then assigned to the 58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico where he flew the Martin WB-57F 'Canberra'.
From 1972 to 1975, Bob attended Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, where he earned a Ph.D. in Business and Economics. His thesis was "Economic Aspects of Indentured Servitude in Colonial Pennsylvania" which was published by Arno Press, New York in 1978.
In 1975, he returned to the US Air Force Academy as an Associate Professor of Economics and Management, where he taught courses in Finance, Managerial Economics, and Third World Economics.
In 1977, he became a White House Fellow during the Carter Administration, serving as Executive to Director of Office of Management and Budget.
After a year at the Pentagon, where he was a speech writer for the Chief of Staff, he was assigned to Bentwaters Royal Air Force Base, England where he was the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing Deputy Commander for Operations and then the Deputy Commander for Resource Management. Bob oversaw the operation of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, 'Warthog''s at Bentwaters.
In 1982, he became the Director of Plans, United States Air Forces Europe at Ramstein, Air Base in Germany.
After retiring from the Air Force on July 31, 1983, Bob moved his family to Santa Barbara, California where he began the second phase of his career as a professor of Business and Economics at Westmont College. He taught Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Regulation of Industry, Bank Management, and Economic Theory full time from 1983 to 1988.
During the first year or so that he taught at Westmont, he also drove south two days a week to do research at Rand Corporation in Santa Monica.
In 1988, Bob became the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of California Thrift and Loan in Santa Barbara where he managed funding, accounting, training, compliance, computer systems, strategic planning, and facilities. In 1996, he spearheaded the company's hostile takeover defense and ultimate company sale with Goldman Sachs.
With a passion for starting new businesses, he helped found companies such as KSB Inc., Presentek Inc., and Vanguard Credit.
He served on numerous boards and acted as a consultant to CEO's in the finance, real estate, ranching, restaurant, travel, and manufacturing industries. His business colleagues remember him for his wide range of knowledge, clear thinking, and ability to bring compassion to business relationships.
Although Bob was always busy with his demanding career, he believed in devoting time to community service. He was a frequent speaker for various school, civic, and military audiences. He also served on the board of several charitable organizations, his most cherished position being with the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.
When Bob was 11 years old he became a Christian and began a life of faith and dedication to Jesus Christ. He was active in his church, El Montecito Presbyterian, where he served as elder, Sunday school teacher and Bible study leader.
Bob met his wife Elaine during high school when she invited him to the Sadie Hawkins dance. So began a 53 year romance. Bob's love for his wife was obvious to everyone who knew him. In his words, his aim was "to love my wife sacrificially so that she will become all that she can be and will never regret our union." He never stopped giving her hugs and kisses, holding her hand, and leaving her romantic notes.
He was also known for his wonderful sense of humor and love of ice cream. His daughters fondly recount the night Bob feigned engine trouble with the family car. He stopped at a store to purchase a "part," which turned out to be a gallon of ice cream and chocolate syrup.
In addition to his wife, Elaine, Bob is survived by daughters – Jocelyn Manullang, Kristin Nied and Amanda Sullivan. His sons-in-law include Ted Manullang, Robert Nied and Erik Sullivan. His grandchildren are Alec, Abby, Savannah, Shaye, Sophia, Cade and Adeline. Bob also has a brother, Ronald Heavner, and a sister, Norma Fisher.
As a young man, Bob wrote; "At my life's end, no matter what occurs, I hope to have lived life to the fullest and to have used every ounce of my potentials." Sadly, that conclusion was on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, when he died of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Bob indeed lived a full life and utilized his potential to the betterment of others. He was a man of wisdom, faith and integrity who will be missed enormously by the many people whose lives he touched.
Bob arrived at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma where he became a member of Pilot Training Class 65-F, on March 9, 1964.
When the class was trying to decide on the design for our class patch, Bob suggested we use the 'big 'bird' on the patch worn by French Air Force Academy, where he had spent the summer between his junior and senior years at the Academy. The class agreed.
Bob was assigned to 3575th Pilot Training Wing, 3576th Pilot Training Squadron, Flight 3, 'Speedy' where he flew the T-37B 'Tweet'. In 'Speedy' flight, Bob's instructors were Thomas M. Griffin, Robert D. Wyman and Paul D. Bailey.
Early in T-37B training, I recall Bob had just returned from a flight with the Assistant Flight Commander, Captain James A. 'Rip' Prior, who was well known for his disgusting language. Bob came to me and requested not to fly with Rip again. When asked why, he responded "We flew for an hour and a half and all he talked about was my heritage."
Bob was the Cadet Wing Adjunct at the Air Force Academy his senior year, consequently I appointed him to be my Adjunct for the graduation parades to insure I didn't mess up the sequence of commands.
Part way through our T-37B training, the class was split in half and Bob was reassigned to the Flight 4, 'Warlock' in the 3576th Pilot Training Squadron. His instructors were Thomas E. Spear, Arthur A. Powell and Duane R. Sprick.
Bob and Elaine were married during our training at Vance AFB.
In advanced training, he was assigned to Flight 1, 'Mojack' where he flew the supersonic T-38A 'Talon', which was also known as the 'White Rocket'. His T-38 instructor was the late Harvey J. Shaw.
While in T-38A training, Bob again displayed his subtle humor when asked from whence he came by Captain Ronald J. Olson, of 'Mojack' flight, he responded "Why, from heaven, sir".
On Saturday morning, March 20, 1965, he graduated and was awarded his Pilot Wings.
Bob chose an assignment to Martin B-57 'Canberra' in Air Defense Command and was subsequently assigned to the 4677th Defense Systems Evaluation Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
In 1966, he was assigned to the 8th Tactical Bomb Squadron at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines where he flew the B-57B through 1968. During this time, Bob completed 285 combat missions and received the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses and a number of Air Medals.
From 1968 through 1970, he was an Instructor of Economics at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
He was then assigned to the 58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico where he flew the Martin WB-57F 'Canberra'.
From 1972 to 1975, Bob attended Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, where he earned a Ph.D. in Business and Economics. His thesis was "Economic Aspects of Indentured Servitude in Colonial Pennsylvania" which was published by Arno Press, New York in 1978.
In 1975, he returned to the US Air Force Academy as an Associate Professor of Economics and Management, where he taught courses in Finance, Managerial Economics, and Third World Economics.
In 1977, he became a White House Fellow during the Carter Administration, serving as Executive to Director of Office of Management and Budget.
After a year at the Pentagon, where he was a speech writer for the Chief of Staff, he was assigned to Bentwaters Royal Air Force Base, England where he was the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing Deputy Commander for Operations and then the Deputy Commander for Resource Management. Bob oversaw the operation of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, 'Warthog''s at Bentwaters.
In 1982, he became the Director of Plans, United States Air Forces Europe at Ramstein, Air Base in Germany.
After retiring from the Air Force on July 31, 1983, Bob moved his family to Santa Barbara, California where he began the second phase of his career as a professor of Business and Economics at Westmont College. He taught Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Regulation of Industry, Bank Management, and Economic Theory full time from 1983 to 1988.
During the first year or so that he taught at Westmont, he also drove south two days a week to do research at Rand Corporation in Santa Monica.
In 1988, Bob became the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of California Thrift and Loan in Santa Barbara where he managed funding, accounting, training, compliance, computer systems, strategic planning, and facilities. In 1996, he spearheaded the company's hostile takeover defense and ultimate company sale with Goldman Sachs.
With a passion for starting new businesses, he helped found companies such as KSB Inc., Presentek Inc., and Vanguard Credit.
He served on numerous boards and acted as a consultant to CEO's in the finance, real estate, ranching, restaurant, travel, and manufacturing industries. His business colleagues remember him for his wide range of knowledge, clear thinking, and ability to bring compassion to business relationships.
Although Bob was always busy with his demanding career, he believed in devoting time to community service. He was a frequent speaker for various school, civic, and military audiences. He also served on the board of several charitable organizations, his most cherished position being with the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.
When Bob was 11 years old he became a Christian and began a life of faith and dedication to Jesus Christ. He was active in his church, El Montecito Presbyterian, where he served as elder, Sunday school teacher and Bible study leader.
Bob met his wife Elaine during high school when she invited him to the Sadie Hawkins dance. So began a 53 year romance. Bob's love for his wife was obvious to everyone who knew him. In his words, his aim was "to love my wife sacrificially so that she will become all that she can be and will never regret our union." He never stopped giving her hugs and kisses, holding her hand, and leaving her romantic notes.
He was also known for his wonderful sense of humor and love of ice cream. His daughters fondly recount the night Bob feigned engine trouble with the family car. He stopped at a store to purchase a "part," which turned out to be a gallon of ice cream and chocolate syrup.
In addition to his wife, Elaine, Bob is survived by daughters – Jocelyn Manullang, Kristin Nied and Amanda Sullivan. His sons-in-law include Ted Manullang, Robert Nied and Erik Sullivan. His grandchildren are Alec, Abby, Savannah, Shaye, Sophia, Cade and Adeline. Bob also has a brother, Ronald Heavner, and a sister, Norma Fisher.
As a young man, Bob wrote; "At my life's end, no matter what occurs, I hope to have lived life to the fullest and to have used every ounce of my potentials." Sadly, that conclusion was on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, when he died of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Bob indeed lived a full life and utilized his potential to the betterment of others. He was a man of wisdom, faith and integrity who will be missed enormously by the many people whose lives he touched.
Inscription
Robert O Heavner / Col US Air Force / Nov 20 1941 Apr 12 2009 / Silver Star / Elaine L. Heavner / May 14 1942
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Cremated
