1948
J.D.
2016
J.D. Heitman
March 14, 1948 — June 16, 2016
James D. “JD” Heitman, 68, of Leawood, KS, passed away on June 16, 2016. JD was born March 4, 1948, in
Camden, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Connie Heitman, of the home and his sister, Nancy Cahill of Barrington, NJ.
JD never met a stranger and was known for his quick smile, engaging sense of humor, generosity, and willingness to lend a helping hand. His outgoing nature extended to animals as well as people. He had numerous pet dogs throughout his life and even maintained a standing account with a local veterinarian to care for the many strays he rescued. He was also deeply patriotic, having proudly served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. In short, his life was marked by service in many forms.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 20, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS. A reception will follow immediately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Great Plains SPCA, a no-kill animal welfare organization (Attn: Development, 5428 Antioch Drive, Merriam, KS 66202), Fisher House Foundation for wounded veterans and their families (111 Rockville Pike #420, Rockville, MD 20850), or Kansas City Hospice Foundation (KCHPC, 1500 Meadow Lake Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114). Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com.
Camden, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Connie Heitman, of the home and his sister, Nancy Cahill of Barrington, NJ.
JD never met a stranger and was known for his quick smile, engaging sense of humor, generosity, and willingness to lend a helping hand. His outgoing nature extended to animals as well as people. He had numerous pet dogs throughout his life and even maintained a standing account with a local veterinarian to care for the many strays he rescued. He was also deeply patriotic, having proudly served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. In short, his life was marked by service in many forms.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 20, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS. A reception will follow immediately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Great Plains SPCA, a no-kill animal welfare organization (Attn: Development, 5428 Antioch Drive, Merriam, KS 66202), Fisher House Foundation for wounded veterans and their families (111 Rockville Pike #420, Rockville, MD 20850), or Kansas City Hospice Foundation (KCHPC, 1500 Meadow Lake Parkway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64114). Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.johnsoncountychapel.com.
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