Dee was born in January 1936 in Hardin, MT to Charlotte and Theodore Dumler; sister to Sally, Caroline (deceased) and Ted (deceased). She was raised in the Hardin area, graduating from Hardin High School in 1953. She then moved to Billings to attend Billings Business College, earning an Associate's degree.
It was in Billings she met the love of her life, Alexander (Al) Heyn, marrying in July 1956, who preceded her in death November 1991.
She was a loving Mother to two sons, Harlan and Clint. As a family they moved and saw many places in the US, spending time in Billings, Tulsa, Littleton, Chicago, Houston, and finally settling down in Littleton, CO.
Dee loved to travel and play golf. She had a very active social life, going to the movies, taking friends to Clint’s plays, playing bridge, visiting and catching up with family and friends. She would drive an hour just to have lunch or cheer at the numerous sporting events with her grandchildren, Kendra, Erick, Jordyn and Kanon, and Great-Grandchildren Riley and Graham.
Dee was also a faithful Christian, keeping involved by working as a secretary at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church and later with Saint Philip Lutheran Church.
She loved talking about the Broncos and Rockies, often traveling with friends to Spring training in Arizona to enjoy the warm weather after a cold Colorado winter, and play golf.
Dee was the fun cousin and Aunt to Don, Greg & Harold, Scott & Ted, and Bonnie & Sharon (deceased), Chuck (deceased), Barb, Joy, Claire, Robin, Guy (deceased) Trudi, Stan, Shawnee & Rick. She loved meeting at family reunions or for shorter visits, reminiscing and having a few good laughs, and playing golf.
Dee filled many roles in her time on Earth. Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, Friend, Confidant. She will be remembered as a kind woman, someone who enjoyed life and the relationships she forged. Someone who always lent an ear, some advice, food from the garden, or in many cases a place to stay for the night or longer. Her presence on earth was a blessing and she will be missed.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to St Philip Lutheran Church or The Denver Actors Fund
(see below).
Celebration information will be announced at a later date when it is safe for all to travel and be social, not distant.
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