Dr. Noel B Heyrend
February 19, 1915 - March 13, 2006
Obituary
Dr. Heyrend passed away March 13, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. He was born on February 19, 1915 in Logan, Utah to Anna Benson Heyrend and Wilford W. Heyrend. The family subsequently moved to Rigby, Idaho where he spent his childhood. He received hi BS Degree from Utah State University. Following this he obtained a teaching fellowship at the University of Illinois where he earned his masters degree and was pursuing his PhD when called into the US military in 1941. He rose rapidly through the non-commissioned ranks to technical sergeant. In the fall of 1942 he entered anti-aircraft arterially brigade headquarters where he served for two years in WWII. When the air war ended in Europe in 1944, he was sent to the South Pacific, New Guinea and Luzon in the Philippines. At the war’s end he was a Captain in command of an anti-aircraft battery. He returned to the United States and entered the University of Chicago Medical School, graduating with his MD Degree in 1950. After completing internship and residency training he practiced medicine in Seattle for 30 years. He was Board Certified in Family Practice. Dr. Heyrend married Jeanne Pike Korsmo in 1981. He was a member of the University Masonic Lodge and Nile Shrine Temple. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Pike Heyrend, his son, John Heyrend, two daughters; Martha Anderson and Suzanne Braunn, granddaughter, Jamie Braun and stepdaughter, Sheila Richardson. His sister, Ann Pinnock of South Jordan, Utah also survives him.
I loved my stepfather, Noel, with all my heart.
Noel was so nice .We enjoyed playing social bridge with him and Jeanne. We had many enjoyable hours with him.
I met Dr. Heyrend probably 28 years ago after knowing his daughter Suzanne for seven years. I hold a strong admiration of him for his love and devotion to his family, particularly Suzanne as she grew up without a mom. I thank God for him and his legacy and look forward to seeing him in our Lord’s Heavenly Kingdom!
Dr Heyrend was my mother’s physician and was in attendance for the birth of my brother and myself. Some 45 plus years later, my mother still remembers Dr. Heyrends kind manner and fine medical care. My family and I wish to extend our sympathy to the family and loved ones of Dr. Heyrend. May God carry and comfort you through your loss.
The Cassidy family
As an old neighbor on Cascadia Ave. in Mt. Baker I have many fond memories of the Heyrend family. My condolences and best wishes to my neighbors Martha and John.
I remember Dr. Heyrend’s kindness and compassion toward me during the years when I was a close friend of his son, John, while growing up in the Mt. Baker district of Seattle. This entry to the guestbook is long overdue, but I was reflecting on my relationships from my youth, and my friendships, so I began a search online and found Noel’s obituary. John, you were a ‘very good’ friend to me during our elementary years, and unfortunately, I abandoned you for the ‘popular crowd’ after all the great childhood experiences, closeness, and even vacations we had together. I remember fondly traveling to Sun Valley and Yellowstone Nat’l park with your family. That was a memorable, special time for me as I was a member of a family of 8 children and you family included me in everything as if I was a member of yours… I know your father was a genuine, caring parent, and that you had a good upbringing. My parents, too, have passed, and currently I am pursuing a post retirement career as a faith based counselor and teacher in Sequim, WA. My wife and I are caregivers for my 90 year old father in law, and both my daughters are married….we have 1 grandson. I would love to reconnect with you somehow. My phone # is 253-888-3892 or 360-683-6748. if this msg gets through to you, please feel free to call. Blessings, Clarke Mason