Henry Heberlein

Henry Stewart Heberlein, Jr. passed away February 23rd, 2018. Henry was born in Sunnyside, WA on May 11th, 1946 to Henry S. Heberlein, Sr. and Aileen Heberlein. His family moved to Grandview, WA while he was in high school and graduated from Grandview High School in 1965 Henry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1966 – 1969. He was stationed in Kontum Vietnam (67-68) and was a crew chief with the 57th Assault Helicopter Company. For his actions in combat Henry earned the bronze star with V-device for Valor. Henry was also honored with the Purple Heart. After completing his military service Henry returned home where he met and married his forever soul mate Wendy. They made their home and lived in Outlook, WA for 46 yrs. Together they farmed and ran numerous businesses: Schroder Meats, The Shoe Patch, Slam Dunk Athletics, and Mid-Valley Video. Henry’s greatest joy in life was his family. They were his whole world. His granddaughters Joey Lynn and Jacey Danelle were his two beautiful rays of sunshine. You never saw Henry without a smile on his face. He could brighten anyone’s day. He was proceeded in death by his parents Henry S. Heberlein Sr., Aileen Heberlein, brother Arthur, sisters Elsie, Anna, and Lilian. He is survived by his loving wife Wendy, daughter Jennifer (Joe) Golden, son Timothy Heberlein, granddaughters Joey Lynn and Jacey Danelle Golden, brothers John, Albert, Gary, sisters Barbara, Francis and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Legion Memorial Fund, PO Box 369, Grandview, WA 98930. Condolences may be made on Valley Hills Funeral Home web site. A special thank you to the Outlook Fire Department, Yakima County Sheriff’s deputies, and everyone at Yakima Regional and Sunnyside Astria for their wonderful care of Henry. We will forever be grateful! A private military burial was held on February 28th, 2018 at the Outlook Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Henry Heberlein, please visit our flower store.