Victor Wilbur Heinitz

On January 26, 2024, in the comfort of his home, Victor W. Heinitz passed away of natural causes at the young age of 100 years old.

Victor was born in Fowler, Colorado, on April 2, 1923, to John F. Heinitz and Gertrude L. Butler.

Vic moved from Colorado, to Helena, Montana, at age 6. He attended local schools, graduating from Helena High School in 1941. In 1943, he entered WWll as a communications specialist with the 323rd Sig Co Wing in the Army Air Corps until 1946.

While being a gentleman making sure a group of girls were okay, he met his future bride. Vic and Norma were married November 22, 1947. From this union they adopted four children. Vic worked for Western Airlines for 39 years in various states. His final career move took him to Butte, Montana. There they lived for many years, raised their children, and enjoyed life before retiring and eventually moved to Helena to be close to family.

He served in many church positions including a genealogical mission with Norma. He was a very giving and loving person. Vic enjoyed camping, fishing, tinkering with projects, dancing and above all singing. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye.

Victor is survived by his wife, Norma of 76 years; son, Steve (Melanie) Heinitz of Helena; daughter, Jennifer (Beau) Opie of East Helena; sister, Susanna Dodge of Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson;  and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 1260 Otter Road in Helena.

A second ceremony for extended family and friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Wood Funeral Home East Side; 963 S. Ammon Road, Ammon, Idaho. Interment with military honors will follow at Ammon Cemetery.

Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Vic.