Bill Dean Heath

(May 24, 1943-August 06, 2002)

Reno Gazette Journal

August 11, 2002

Bill D. Heath, Sr., 59, of Golden Valley, Nevada, died August 6, 2002 at his residence after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Bill Jr., Brian and Brandon, of Reno; Christopher of Sacramento; daughters, Alesha Kenbok of Reno; Cynthia Heath of Sacramento; and Cassandra Niederiaufren of Portland, Ore.; and 17 grandchildren.

Bill was born on May 24, 1943 in Knox City, Texas, moved to Fresno and finally settled in Reno which he called home for almost 50 years.

Bill worked in the casino industry as an engineer for several large hotel/casinos in Reno over the past 30 years.

He was proud to have served in both the US Army and the US Navy. He was a lifetime member of the NRA Golden Eagles.

Graveside service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery in Fernley, Nevada on August 14, 2002, 1:30 PM. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of John Sparks Memorial.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Wizdom Thrift Store Cancer Support Center, 630 Gentry Way, Reno, NV 89502; Reno Cancer Foundation, 77 Pringle Way, Reno, NV 89502; Circle of Life Hospice, 1575 Delucchi Lane, Suite 214, Reno, NV 89502.