Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Heidinger, Bud
ROBERT (BUD) VINCENT HEIDINGER, beloved husband of Wendy-Lee Heidinger of Lethbridge, AB passed away suddenly on May 26, 2019 at the age of 60 years.
ROBERT (BUD) VINCENT HEIDINGER, beloved husband of Wendy-Lee Heidinger of Lethbridge, AB passed away suddenly on May 26, 2019 at the age of 60 years.
Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his much loved dog Levi, sister Wendy Heidinger, brother Wayne Heidinger, nephews James (Leah) Heidinger, Jason (Jackie) Knoch and their families. He is also survived by his mother in law Etta Hale, brothers-in-law Dale (Maria) Coombs, Rod (Linda) Coombs, Greg Hale, sister-in-law Cynthia (Darrell) Schafer and nephews and nieces Bryce (Candi) Coombs, Lee Coombs, Lindsey (Steve) Murray, Angie (Paxton) Schafer, Dana (James) Harrison, Jordan Mitchell, Carly Geary, Chas, Reed and Liam Hale, Tayte Goddard as well as Mandy (Nick) De Leeuw and all their families.
Predeceased by (and will be reunited with) grandparents Bud and Agnes Cooper, parents George and Gwen Heidinger, fathers in law Dean Coombs and Charles Hale, sisters-in-law Kathy Heidinger and Shelly Coombs as well as his beloved pets Kama, Nikki, Apache, Kodi and Dixie.
Bud grew up in Bow Island and graduated from St. Michaels School in the Class of 1976. He began a career with Calgary Power at the age of 17 and retired from Fortis AB after 40 years in the power line trade. Following retirement from Fortis, he formed his power line consulting company BRH. In his free time he enjoyed adventures with his best friend and wife Wendy and numerous friends, exploring America on their motorcycles, sailing the British Virgin Islands, and spending time in Hawaii. His free spirit could never stay still for long and he forged friendships and love wherever he ventured with his magnetic "just a happy kinda guy" personality.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION MEMORIAL HALL, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. with Shelly Bassett officiating.
In Buds memory, donations may be made to One Broken Biker (www.onebrokenbiker.org), Stars Air Ambulance, Royal Canadian Legion, Poppy Fund or The SPCA.
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My heart felt condolences to you Wendy. I am so sorry for loss.
I am very sorry to hear about's Bud's passing. He was the cool guy that I, as a nerdy, awkward teenager, looked up to when we both worked at Wheeler's IGA. He was always so nice to me and the others that he worked with. He had such fantastic charisma. He was an all-around great guy.
Wendy, very sorry to hear of Buds passing. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Rgds
Deepest condolences to the family.
So sad. I'm beyond words. My heart truly goes out to you. Such a loss of a genuinely beautiful soul. He was a beloved, unique and very kind person. We were very blessed to have known him. Those sparkling eyes, gentle voice and big hugs, a gentleman indeed. He loved his fur babies but above all , his beautiful wife, Wendy, I have seldom seen a man love a woman like he loved and adored her. A mark of a REAL man. Farewell, Bud. The world is lesser without you and heaven is a greater place with your presence.
Wendy and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Deepest condolences to you all
Wendy & Family, Bud was a special guy that touched the hearts of so many. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers
So sorry to hear of Bud's passing, Wendy. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies Wendy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs Terry and Barb Halden
My deepest sympathies to you in your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wendy and family, may your pain of today turn into strength in time as you reflect on all the wonderful memories of Bud and his beautiful free spirit.
Our sincere condolences to all. Bud was a great guy, polite customer and great guy to Bike with. Our regrets we are out of town and can not attend his Memorial
Wendy, we are so very sorry for your loss of Bud. Sending huge hugs and lots of love to you and the family
Lived a good life it seems
My heart goes out to Wendy and to all of those who were lucky enough to know Bud. I don't think there is a word to describe what a huge loss this is to everyone. I will sure miss your visits with Levi, that giggle of yours and always hearing you say "I'm just a happy kind of guy". You truly were a one of a kind man, gone but never forgotten! Until we meet again...
Wendy, we very were saddened to hear of your loss. Bud was one of the good guys. I have known Bud for many years. Competed at the second TransAlta rodeo in the 80's with him as a team mate. Great lineman. The last couple of years I have had the chance to work with him directly and thus got to know him better. He will forever be remembered.
Wendy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Bud was a great guy and his stories always started with "Wendy and I". My heart and prayers go out to you.
Our deepest sympathies to Wendy and the Family from FortisAlberta.
Words cannot express how sorry I am for this tragic loss of your love and best friend, Wendy. I am so glad to have met you both at my mom's memorial and yet I felt like I knew you long before that because she adored you both so very much. It's just not right that you two are no longer together but he and my mom are now together awaiting you and Butch. Praying for your peace and strength as you try to figure out life without your beloved by your side. I am so sorry.
We are saddened by the news of Bud's passing. I very much enjoyed working with Bud over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love you and will always remember your kind heart your laughter and your undying love for your beautiful wife and best friend Wendy. God speed my friend..until we are all reunited again ?
Dearest Wendy. We are so very saddened to hear about Buds tragic accident. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. He was a unique and wonderful man and will be missed greatly. Hugs to you. Love Kathy and family
John and I would like to send our deepest sympathy. We were shocked and saddened to hear about Bud's accident.
Wendy, please know that our thoughts are with you at this unfortunate time...he will be missed by many....hugs
Thank you for being my friend.
With my deepest sympathy, Wendy. Buddy was always fun to be around with when we were in school. He was definitely a great guy.
I am so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. It was wonderful to see him at Craig's retirement party a couple of years ago and I always enjoyed working with Bud. He is missed. Sending love to all his family and friends.
Wendy, I am so sorry to hear about Buddy. We were close friends through out school in Bow Island. We had a lot of fun. Although we lost touch over the years, I still remember the old days. Always remember good men will forever be remembered.
So very sorry to hear of this, deepest condolences to you Wendy and Family. He was one remarkable guy! So thankful to have known him, and his wonderful sense of humor! God Bless
DEEPEST SYMPATHY, THINKING OF YOU, WENDY AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME WITH THE LOSS OF BUD. THOSE WE LOVE NEVER LEAVE US FOR THEIR MEMORIES ARE IMPRINTED ON OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
Wendy, So sorry to hear of Bud's passing. Thinking of you and your family. He was a wonderful man and I was fortunate to have worked with him.
Wendy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Hugs
Wendy, I offer you my deepest sympathy as you remember your dear Bud. Pat McCray, Bow Island
Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of Bud's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
So sorry to hear the passing of Bud! He will be missed! Thinking of you Wendy and family! God bless.
So very sorry , in our thoughts
Dear Wendy, Our sympathy to you all with the loss of your precious Buddy. Hold your many good memories close to your heart. Take care. Terry & Jacquie Doran
Sorry to hear of Bud's passing. He was a great co-worker.
So sorry for your loss.
Wendy.. what can a person say except we are so sorry for your loss..Bud was a fun loving guy and he will be missed but always remembered
Our sincere sympathy to you Wendy at this sad time. Bud was a great guy and will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deepest condolences.
Dear Wendy, We are so sorry to hear this news. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this sad time. Trusting that your many, wonderful times together will bring you strength and comfort as you carry on. With love, Kathy & Harv
Wendy, we are sorry for the loss of Bud, our prayers and condolences. Bud was truly a HAPPY KIND OF GUY.
My deepest sympathy to you Wendy
Rest easy my beautiful friend..you will be so missed..your laughter..your friendship..watching the love in your eyes for each other..?
My deepest sympathy Wendy. Bud was a great guy to work with
So very sorry to hear of Bud's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Blair and Josie.
Dear Wendy and Levi. We were devastated to hear of Bud's passing. He was a wonderful man with a big, caring heart, especially when it came to family and friends. We will forever miss him. Our condolences to the extended family as well.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time Wendy.
Hello Wendy. So sorry to hear about Bud. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our hearts are so heavy with sadness at the loss of Uncle Bud. He was a rare and real treasure of a man. He brought sunshine everywhere he went with his warm smile, kindness and genuine good charm. He had the best laugh I have ever heard and it echoes in my heart of what a vibrant and happy person he was. We are all searching for understanding of his tragic departure from us, but is so very clear of what a remarkable person he was and he will be dearly missed.
We are thinking of you, very sorry to hear of your loss, the Hansen's
So sad to hear this. Bud was such a kind man. We will forever remember how he would say "I am just a happy kind of guy". We consider ourselves so blessed to have known him and to have worked with him. Our sincerest condolences to you Wendy and your family.
Thoughts are with you, family and friends. Best Regards Keith
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! thinking of you all!
So sorry to have heard of Bud's passing. With heavy heart I offer my condolences.
Very sorry to hear of Bud's passing. Condolences to your family.