Obituary of Michael Dale Heath

Michael Dale Heath, age 53, passed away on August 27, 2010 from a heart attack while at work. He was a hard worker and left a great legacy for his children and grandchildren of dedication, responsibility and pride in the work you take on. He was always supportive and kind to those who knew him and would give the very shirt from his own back to a stranger if he saw a need. He was born on Dec. 1oth, 1956 in Jerome, Idaho to Eldon Oscar Heath and Glenda Heath. He graduated from Shoshone High School and received a football scholarship to Treasure Valley community college. He went to work for Union Pacific Railroad and also obtained his cement journeyman. He was employed with Union Pacific for 17 years and later took jobs with Deserado Coal Mine in Colorado for 9 years and recently worked for Watco for almost 9 years. He was married to Lorna Ann Thorne from Shoshone for 25 years and raised his two daughters. He enjoyed remodeling, fishing, his grandchildren and riding his Harley. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Stacie Torrey of Kuna, ID and Jodie Howe (Jared) of Nampa, ID, mother Glenda Chadd (Don) of Twin Falls, sisters MaryAnn Swinney (Berry), Amy Perkins (Casey) of Shoshone and Glenna Eden (Gary) of Shoshone, his 3 granddaughters Haylie, Reese, and Reily, and 2 grandsons Cameron and Brett. He was preceded in death by his father, Eldon, 2 sisters Robbyn Heath Setser and Julie Heath Peyman and uncles, grandparents and nephews. He will be greatly missed for his generosity and charismatic spirit. Those who knew Mike always enjoyed his good-natured spirit. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the 1st Ward LDS Chapel, 847 Eastland Dr. N., Twin Falls, ID with Bishop Andrew Mix conducting. Burial will follow the services at 2:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Park. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Monday, August 30 from 6-8 pm at Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave. E., Twin Falls and 1 hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the church. Family and friends are encouraged to share their thoughts and memories of Michael at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com.