Timothy Orlan. Heinle, 69 passed away on January 9, 2018. Tim was born April 7, 1948, to Adolph and Caroline Heinle in Lincoln Valley, N.D. There they farmed, ran the general store, and where he spent his early years. The family moved to Jamestown N.D. in 1958.
Tim graduated from Jamestown High School in 1966 and attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton. He married Yvonne Wibstad, mother of Todd Wibstad, and the couple moved to Great Falls in 1969. They had two daughters, Amy and Lisa. They later divorced.
Tim moved to Helena in 1970 to manage the just-launched Priced Right Plumbing, later opening his own business, The Home Center, in 1976. After a few years, he began a long career in the car business and was associated with Prospector Chevrolet, B & B Leasing and Capital Ford. He spent 26 years in the wholesale automobile business and traveling the state and beyond.
In 1980, he met the love of his life Cheryl they married in May of 1985. With the marriage he gained three more kids, and in November of that year he and Cheryl had their daughter, Chelsey.
In the midst of the booming car business, and helping raise his family, he also was a landlord to properties in Helena and East Helena, finding some “fixer uppers” and restoring them into beautiful homes.
Tim retired in 2004 and he and Cheryl began traveling. On one of their journeys they stopped in the small town of Harlingen Texas, and fell in love with the place. They decided to make this their second home, built a house and spent their winter months there. With that they were able to enjoy their retirement in warm sunny Texas and gained many new friends.
Throughout his life, Tim was an avid music lover and collector. His collection numbered, among other things, many jukeboxes, neon signs, pop dispensing machines and bar memorabilia. If it was old and a collector item, he was interested. He learned how to fix and restore many of his collected items, which helped bring back the good old days and the music he loved. He was always quick with a joke, and had an amazing sense of humor; he enjoyed making people laugh and seeing them smile, his laughter was contagious.
Tim is survived by, Cheryl; sons; Todd (Lisa) Wibstad, Joe (Lisa) Cote, and Mike Cote; daughters; Corey Cote, Lisa (Fred) Kainz, Chelsey Heinle, and Amy (Jack) Gehrke; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his brother, Roger (Marlene) Heinle; and two sisters, Glorianne (Merle) Zumbaum, and Elizabeth Johnson; as well as many other family members, and too many great friends to count.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Caroline, sister, Darlene (Larry) Tingle; and grandson, Kylie Heinle-Ebele.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday January 19, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Friday January 19, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday January 19, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Friday January 19, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Susan Proul says
Cheryl and family,
So very sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. He was such a good person and will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May His memory forever live on In your hearts..
Mary McLees Sark says
Cherly and Family,
Heaven received another great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mary, Dane and Sky
John and Karen Larson says
Tim! I will miss you so VERY much…You brought me a million laughs and smiles….bet you have all the angels in stitches.
Cheryl and family…I KNOW FOR CERTAIN just how much Tim loved you all! Karen and I will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
JIm O'Connor says
It was my good fortune to work as a salesman under Tim’s direction when he was used car manager at Capital Ford. He was a straight shooter and really knew his business. My thoughts of Tim have always been the best!
Allen Stenhjem Family says
Cheryl, our thoughts and prayers. Are with you God Bless Tim, Allen/ Glenda
Chris & Dannie Warren says
Cheryl and family
We will miss Tim very much. Sitting around listening to tunes on the jukebox, playing a little pool or just trying to figure out who, what or where.
God bless. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim Easton says
Was sorry to hear of Tims passing. Knew Tim from years ago however didn’t realize we went to some grade school in Jamestown the same years. Don’t know if we went to the same school or not. Small world. Always considered him a friend. God Bless Tim and His Family.
Dave & Kari Bennett says
Life will never be the same without Tim!!! Me and Dave are so very proud that we had twenty years or more of Tims life. Cheryl,Chelsey, all the Heinle family,enjoy your memories as we will too. Be strong. Love Ya