Don Oliver Heaton (1932 - 2023)

Born 25 Jan 1932 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA

Husband of Beth Romaine (Young) Heaton — married 28 Aug 1950 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, USA

Descendants

Died 1 Mar 2023 at age 91 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, USA

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Biography

He was born on 25 Jan 1932 at Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, USA and was the son of Rozella (Cleverly, 1905–1987) and Vernon Harris Heaton (1903–1945).

Don Oliver Heaton married on 28 August 1950 in Idaho, USA to (Beth) Romaine Young (1929-2024).

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He died on 01 March 2023 at Morningstar Senior Living Center, Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, USA ^[1] and was buried in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery at Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, USA. ^[2]

Siblings

1. Donna Heaton, d: (infancy)
2. Doris Heaton, d: (infancy)
3. Gene Oliver Heaton 1927-2023
4. Wayne Harris Heaton, m: Barbara Schwieder
5. Don Oliver Heaton 1932-2023; m: Beth Romaine Young.

Obituary

Don Oliver Heaton, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 1, 2023, at Morningstar Senior Living Center.

Don was born on January 25, 1932, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Vernon Harris Heaton and Rozella Cleverly. He grew up and attended schools in Idaho Falls.

On August 28, 1950, he married Beth "Romaine" Young in Idaho Falls. They made their home first in Idaho Falls where their son, Donnie, was born on May 10, 1952. They then moved to Pocatello, Idaho, and their second son, Bob, was born on February 20, 1955. They then moved back to Idaho Falls and their daughter, Marriann, was born on February 23, 1957, followed by their son, Carey, on September 25, 1959.

Don was a hard worker and involved in numerous occupations to provide for his family. He was a meat cutter, an INL Fireman, owned a paint store, laundromat, and owned many apartment complexes which he helped build himself. He was an insurance salesman and a journeyman electrician. He owned and operated Romaine's Furniture and then Romaine's Mattress King.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed cooking, especially creating his own style of soups. He learned to play the organ on his own and loved to play for us. He taught himself Spanish. He was a wiz at the stock market. There wasn't anything he couldn't do or try and would always find a way to accomplish the job. He was very creative and determined.

Don had just finished the 8th grade when he went to work to help support his mother and Wayne, his 5-year-old brother after his father died. He started his working career at the age of 13 and has worked hard ever since. He was trading stock options online the week prior to his passing.

Don is survived by his wife of 72 years, Beth Romaine Heaton; son, Donnie (Debi) Heaton of South Jordan, UT, formerly of Idaho Falls; son, Bob (Denise) Heaton of Idaho Falls; daughter, Marriann (Aaron) Hough-Nelson of Nashville, TN; son, Carey (Julie) Heaton of Idaho Falls; 19 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Rozella; step-father, Bert Wellman; and sisters, Donna and Doris, who passed away as infants.

A special thanks to Hands of Hope Hospice and a special thank you to Maria Medina for her selfless love and care for our Dad.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends Friday, March 10, 2023, from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturday from 1-1:45 p.m. prior to the service, both visitations at the funeral home. Services will be broadcast live on Don's obituary page at www.woodfuneralhome.com. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.com ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Obituary on Legacy.com
2. ↑ 250064162}} for Don Oliver Heaton, b: 25 Jan 1932 Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, USA; d: 01 Mar 2023; buried: Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery, Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, USA; with personal photo
3. ↑ Obituary published by "Post Register" on 07 Mar 2023 for Don Heaton 1932-2023

• https://www.geni.com/people/Don-Heaton/6000000028122640203

• Family Tree on FamilySearch.org

• Family Tree by Darwin Lee Howard on MyHeritage.com