John W. Hein

John W. Hein, Jr., born in Jamestown, ND on January 11, 1932, passed away on August 26, 2012 after a long battle with lung cancer. John worked in the heating and air conditioning industry for over 45 years, but his greatest joy came from working with the many organizations his children were involved in. He coached basketball for many years for Valley Wide Recreation, was very active in Boy Scout Troop 600, Hemet Valley Dolphins swim team, and the Hemet High Air Force JROTC booster club. He was always ready to lend his cooking skills for the cause. He enjoyed golf, especially when beating his sons.

John was preceded in death by his parents John and Marta, and two sons, Larry and John. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ellen Hein; 5 sons, Doug, Craig (Sandy), and Mathew of Hemet, Michael of Pauma Valley and Scott of Tacoma WA; 4 daughters, Tara (John) of Perris, Rebecca (Mark) of San Jacinto, Joyce (Ron) and Tara Leigh of WA; sister Rhonda (Carl) Bakken of North Dakota. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren who were his pride and joy and numerous others who thought of him as a Dad and as a wonderful friend.

In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to the American Lung Association.