Dallas Dee Heinitz
Joe Denoyer - October 29, 2018 11:37 am
Dallas Dee Heinitz, age 67, of Ulysses, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 27 2018, in Ulysses. He was born on April 30, 1951, to William and Della (Blau) Heinitz in Garden City, Kansas.
Dallas attended a one room school house in Logan County, Kansas, and graduated from high school at Wichita County High School in Leoti, Kansas. He attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kansas. Dallas began a long career at Pioneer Communications. In 2013 after 39 years of service, he retired from Pioneer Communications.
On September 1, 1973, he married Colette Heble in Atwood, Kansas. They celebrated 45 years of marriage this year. They were blessed with four children Kep, Alyse, Katina and Alaina.
Dallas was active in his community and always willing to lend a helping hand. He served as Cub Master and Scout Master for Pack and Troop 186 for over 15 years. The first time was with his son, Kep, and the second time with his grandson, Lincoln. He was also a member of Kiwanis for many years.
Dallas was a master woodworker. From dollhouses, rocking horses, quilt racks, tackle boxes; everything he made is a treasure. Recently Dallas began to make Bamboo Fly Rods. Dallas enjoyed family, fly fishing, boating, and trains.
Surviving family members include his wife Colette of Ulysses, Kansas, children Kep and Cherina Heinitz of Buena Vista, Colorado; Alyse and Brian Stanley of Wichita, Kansas; Katina and Jacob Harter of Durango, Colorado; Alaina and Britt Madison of Yukon, Oklahoma; including nine grandchildren, Zharria, Reau, Brice, Elliott, Catherine, Aundrea, Lincoln, Hadley and baby Harter (Due January 20th). Also surviving are his siblings Bruce, Dennis, Dana, Barry and Tanis.
Dallas was proceded in death by his parents, William and Della (Blau) Heinitz and his parents-in-law, Clarence and Martha Heble.
Memorial service will be Friday, November 2, 2018, at 10:30 AM at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses with Reverend Peter Fernandez officiating. Memorial contributions may be given in Dallas’ name to Troop 186 in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.