Jay Clement Heiden
March 21, 1955 — March 21, 2025
Jay Clement Heiden, the son of Glen and Edna Eileen (Griffin) Heiden, was born on March 21, 1955, in Denison, IA.
Jay lived authentically and embraced life on his own terms. Always eager for new adventures, he found peace in nature. Whether he was fishing, hunting deer and pheasants, camping, star gazing, or searching for morel mushrooms, Jay appreciated the beauty of the natural world and inspired his family to do the same. Above all, he was a family man who cherished the simple moments—those shared over a campfire, scooping the loop around the section, a cruise out to the East Place, a walk in the woods, or a stroll along the creek.
Family was paramount to Jay. He deeply cherished the time spent with his wife, Kimberly. They were united in marriage on September 17, 1988 and were two peas in a pod, no matter the chapter of life they were in. Their children were their greatest pride in life, Conrad, Jacob, and Jaden. He got immense joy from family gatherings and took great pride in nurturing relationships that spanned multiple generations.
Music was another of Jay's passions. He played bass guitar in a band in high school and later enjoyed strumming the banjo and jamming out on the piano. He delighted in supporting the musical pursuits of family and friends. Many cherished memories were created around the joy of music.
Those who knew Jay will remember his laid-back and easygoing nature. He was always able to find joy in simple pleasures. He will be deeply missed, but his spirit lives on in the memories we cherish and the lessons he imparted.
Jay passed away on his 70th birthday, March 21, 2025, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital. Jay was preceded in death by his parents and brother John.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kim Heiden of Denison; children Conrad (Rebecca) Heiden of Denison, Jacob (fiancé Katie) Heiden of Danbury, CT, and Jaden Heiden of Denison; siblings William (June) Heiden of Grimes, Jerry (Jean) Heiden of Denison, Patricia (Bill Waldie) Heiden of Iowa City; sister-in-law Shauna Heiden of Denison; brother-in-law Craig (Diane) Bergman of Pasadena, CA, aunt Theresa Rohwer of Cleveland, OH; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and two silly grand-pups.
The family plans on using memorial contributions towards a serene place to sit back and enjoy nature.
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