Gary Norman Heinze

Gary Heinze passed away April 17, 2025 at the age of 71.

Gary was born in Hastings, Sussex, England on February 17, 1954. He was the fourth of six children. He came to America as an infant by ship. His early childhood was spent in Pennsylvania and New Jersey until the family moved to California in his adolescence.

Gary was proud of his career in mining and safety. It was a career that began in the late 1970’s at Molycorp in Mt. Pass, California, where he lived with his family. Additionally, he trained as an EMT and went on many emergency calls as a volunteer in the rural town. This experience served him well, as later he became a Mining Inspector for the state of Nevada. He also periodically taught safety and CPR classes to employees of area manufacturing plants when he retired.

While working at a gas station in Jerome, Arizona, Gary met Christine. They married in 1975, and had two children, Michelle & Michael. They were together until 1992.

Gary moved to Boulder City with his family in 1987. He loved living in Boulder City and often joked of being the “king” of the city. In 1994, he met his longtime partner, Sue while bowling at Boulder Bowl. They were together for 31 years.

He was so many things, but especially funny, incredibly strong, stubborn, and believed and accomplished the impossible. He demonstrated these attributes, even in his final days.

He is survived by his longtime partner, Sue Norris; daughter, Michelle Heinze; son, Michael (Victoria) Heinze; granddaughter, Bella; brother, Robert Heinze; sister, Sandra Schmidt; Sue’s sons, Aaron Norris and Jeremy (Megan) Norris; Sue’s grandson, Jayden and a numerous nieces and nephews. He also had many longtime friendships.

His viewing will be held at Star Mortuary May 3, 2025 from 12 to 1:45 PM. Graveside service will be from 2 to 3 PM and a celebration of life will be held at the Elks Lodge from 3 to 7 PM, all in Boulder City.