Goodbye Grandpa Heintz

Monday, May 13, 2019

Well, sadly not all posts on this family blog are happy.  This is one such post.  Grandpa Heintz was admitted to Hospice a week ago Friday.  He was really struggling to breathe due to his pulmonary fibrosis. Luckily, after he left the hospital and moved into Hospice he had several really good days. And even as recently as this past Friday night he was able to talk a little, hug all his loved ones (including Emily) and spend time with family.  He passed peacefully this morning and now joins his parents and first wife,Sandy, in heaven.  I am certain Jesus greeted him with open arms.  His faith was strong and up until the last couple of days, he read his Bible and "The Upper Room" every single day.

   

Of all the titles he held in his life,  I have every confidence that "Grandpa" was  his favorite.  He loved his grandkids like nothing else on this Earth.  He was immensely proud of them and took great delight in watching them grow and play. 

  

We were really lucky to get one last family vacation in this past August to the Atlantis in the Bahamas.

   

While we are saddened by his passing, we rest easier knowing he is in a better place looking down and watching over all of us - no doubt serving as a angel for our whole family and his many, many friends.   Rest in Peace, Bob.  We miss you already.