Stan and Shirley Heintzman

Stan and Shirley Heintzman

Long time Wasilla, Alaska, residents Stan and Shirley Heintzman have gone to be with the Lord. They both passed away at home, as they wished, surrounded by family. They were wonderful parents, grandparents, and friends to many. Together they cultivated long lasting loving relationships with family and friends. Stan and Shirley were married 38 years.

Stanley Martin Heinztman, born January 16, 1939, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away January 26, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Kathryn (Fischer) Heintzman; and siblings, Bernard (Jim), Joseph (Joe), and Kathleen. He is survived by Jacob (Jack), Doris Elliot, Barbara Heilman, Claudia Britz, Lucille Brown, and his children, Susan Evans, Randall, and Martin.

Stan served with distinction in the US Coast Guard between the years 1956 to 1977, retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He received the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal 4x, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Bronze Star. He served aboard the USCGC Winona, USCGC Northwind, USCGC Clover, USCGC Mackinaw, and USCGC Sorrell. Stan then moved to Wasilla and opened Stan’s Appliance Repair.

In 1982, Shirley joined Stan in marriage and in business. They grew the business together with great success.

Stan spent years passionately ocean fishing from his boat and hunting with his swamp buggy. When Stan quit hunting and fishing, he became an avid golfer, sometimes playing two rounds a day. Both Stan and Shirley instilled the value of hard work and encouraged their children and grandchildren to always give their best.

Shirley Ray Heintzman, born June 27, 1934, in Borger, Texas, passed away November 25, 2020, at home with family.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Leona (Wilson) Neufeld, and brother Wilson Neufeld.

She is survived by her children, Roger, Daniel, and Perry.

Shirley was a life-time member of the Valley Quilters Guild. She was exceptionally talented and won many Grand Champion and First Place ribbons. Shirley spent an amazing amount of time quilting for love ones and friends.

Stan and Shirley were active in the Palmer Elks Lodge, the Matsu Bowling Association, and the Paws and Taws Square Dance Club. They were very generous and gave much of their time and energy helping others. The love they had for their family and their desire to be of service to people in the community is an example to us all.

They are survived by their grandchildren, Jonathan, Joseph, Kammi, Gordon, Rocky, Travis, Monica, Chelsea, Mason, Nelson, Matilda, Dezarae, Camden, and Colena; and by their great grandchildren, Zachariah, Benjamin, Frankie, Patrick, Kierra, Zielend, and Zeighlah.