Theodore Heyer

The soul of Ted Heyer, age 87, peacefully departed this world on July 29th, 2024, at Corewell Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center. Ted was born on November 7, 1936, in Oak Park, Illinois and was the middle child of three siblings.

Ted enjoyed telling stories of his many life experiences and adventures to anyone who would lend an ear. He enjoyed chatting about his adventures at military school in Wisconsin, service in the air force when stationed in Japan and stories of growing up in the 1950s with dance halls and late-night fun. Ted had a keen memory and was able to captivate listeners with his amazing recall of details and specifics when retelling stories.

Having been brought up in the family business of the HEYER MIMEOGRAPH company in Chicago, IL, he had gained experience in sales and eventually found himself transferred to Grand Haven, working for Bastian Blessing after his son Timothy was born. Later, after working for a cross-country trucking company, Ted worked and retired from Magna Donnelly corporation in Holland, Michigan. Upon retirement, Ted found his true joy and life’s passion driving the school bus for special needs children at Dean Transportation company. Ted made many lifetime friends at Dean Transportation and enjoyed joining his fellow bus drivers for a

weekly breakfast at V’s Grill and Coney Island in Zeeland, Michigan. Ted touched the hearts of many children, parents and coworkers and will be missed greatly.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jackie, son Timothy, and his former wife, Susan Harrison.

He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Johnson (Eric Johnson); daughter-in-law Kimberly Heyer; grandchildren, Delaney, Riley, Ian and Cameron; and his sister Bobbie Gorry.

Arrangements are by Dykstra Funeral Homes-Downtown Chapel.