Donald Eugene Heath
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Donald Eugene Heath, Age 82, passed away on Friday February 11, 2022, at
Baylor, Scott and White Medical Center in Round Rock, Tx. He was born in
Tyler, Tx. to parents Clare and Dallas Heath. Don spent his childhood in
Overton, Tx. graduating from Overton High School in 1958. After graduating
from Overton High, he moved to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist
University (SMU) where he graduated Cum Laude. After graduation, he moved
to Chicago and earned his MBA at Northwestern University. For those of you
that know Don, you know how much he valued education.
After graduation, he moved to Houston and met the love of his life, Peggy
Slagle. Donald and Peggy were married in 1966. Both Don and Peggy's work
took the Heath family all over the country from Iowa to Kansas, to Missouri
and finally back to the great state of Texas in 1982. Don was a loving
husband to his wife Peggy and father to children Donald L. and Alex (Bill)
Heath. After retirement, Don and Peggy settled in Fredericksburg, Tx. This
was a dream come true for Don, because he always wanted to be in the Hill
Country. Don really enjoyed tinkering on projects in the garage, geology
and gardening with Peggy. Don grew some very tasty asparagus!
Don is survived by wife of 55 years, Peggy Heath of Fredericksburg, Tx. ;
son, Donald L. Heath and wife Christa of Austin, Tx.; grandchildren, Alexis
Heath, Ashley Winterbottom, Kendall Heath and Peyton Heath; brother, Robert
(Bob) Heath and wife Molly of Alaska; nieces and nephews: Nikki Davidson,
Karen Morrison Heath, Valerie Williams, Chris Jordan and Bill Heath and
their families. He was preceded in Death by his parents Dallas and Clare
Heath and his son Alex (Bill) Heath.
Don was passionate about life, had a glass half-full attitude, truly valued
his family and education. In his life, he supported many family members and
friends through college. We know the investments Don made will allow the
Heath family legacy to thrive and live on.
A memorial service to celebrate Don's life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on
Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Cook Walden Funeral home in Georgetown, Tx. with
Vicar John Cotner officiating. A reception will follow the service. In lieu
of flowers, please donate to your charity of choice.