Lynden Ray Heiman was born February 23, 1950 to Gus and Dorothy (Holtkamp) Heiman. He entered the gates of heaven on March 13, 2014 in Chandler, AZ at the age of 64. Lyn was raised in rural Alcester, SD and graduated from Alcester High School. He married his high school sweet heart Katherine Wevik on November 21, 1968. He was drafted to the Army and the couple was stationed in Panama for two years. While in Panama their daughter, Tricia Lynn, was born and 3 years later after moving back to South Dakota, their son, Tracy Lee, was born. Lyn was always adventurous and this often led to moving the family to a new city. Lyn and Kathy met and loved many friends in South Dakota, North Dakota, Washington, Colorado, Indiana, Hawaii, and Arizona. Lyn enjoyed his classic cars and skeet shooting. He loved washing his cars and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and many, many friends. Lyn had never met a stranger in his life. Lyn continued his education and achieved a Master's in Business Administration and spent the majority of his career serving veterans and seniors at the VA and in various nursing homes. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Kathy, Chandler, AZ; his sister, Lorene Jakel and her husband Ben of Manitowoc, WI; his daughter, Tricia Bauder and her husband Scott of Colorado Springs, CO; his son, Tracy Heiman and his wife Erica of Springfield, NE; his favorite granddaughter, Katie Lynn Bauder and three grandsons, Kody Bauder, Brady Heiman, and Jake Heiman; three nephews, one niece and many other beloved cousins and friends. A memorial service will be 10AM March 15, 2014 at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Chandler, AZ. Visitation with family present will be 6-8PM Tuesday, March 18th at Wass Funeral Home in Alcester, SD. Funeral services will be 10AM Wednesday, March 19th at Peace Lutheran Church in Alcester, SD.