Jae G Heiner was called home on September 29th, 2021 after a struggle with Covid. Born in 1955 to Ted and Janeene Heiner in Afton, Wyoming, Jae grew up on the farm and dreamed from a young age of building satellites. After serving a mission to Korea for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he earned a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering at BYU, where he met and married his wife Lillis, and began a prolific career in aerospace working on satellite communications.
He was heavily involved in Boy Scouts, receiving the Silver Beaver award in 2017. He also spent many years researching and editing a new science textbook with colleagues, The Universal Model. Jae’s life is a legacy of the pursuit of knowledge, hard work, family, and devoted church service.
He is missed by his wife, eight beloved children, eleven grandchildren, and a multitude of lives touched by his integrity, love, service and his testimony of Jesus Christ.
The funeral service will be held on October 9th at 11:00am at 1550 N. Val Vista Dr. in Mesa, with visitation beginning at 9:30am. Flowers may be sent to Bunker Family Mortuary, 480-964-8686.
Lily there are no words to take away your family’s pain. Jae was a great brother in law. We’ll miss him.
Lily my heart hurts for you and your family. Bob and I are praying for peace for all of you. Jae was a wonderful,kind, and caring man. You were truly blessed to share your life with him. I know that both of you have raised amazing children who will be there to support you during this sad time. Remember that he will always be in your heart, and that your memories of him will last forever. Love, Lori and Bob
My Condolences to the Heiner Family. Jae was a Good Friend to me. I’ll always appreciate the many great conversations we had. As for Lily and the Family – Hold Close the Happy Memories
Lily ~ our love to your whole family. We are so sorry for your loss.