Ronald Grover Heyn

Ronald Grover Heyn, 63, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 3, 2015 at First Congregational Church, 2001 Niles Ave., St Joseph, with Rev. Dr. Robert Braman officiating. Friends may visit from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, 2650 Niles Rd. St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to the music program of the Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor. Those wishing to sign Grover’s guestbook may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com. Grover was born May 22, 1952 in Benton Harbor, MI to Ronald and Patricia (Grover) Heyn. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1970 and then went on to earn an Associate’s Degree from Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac, MI. His love for others and ability to show compassion and give care translated into a successful career as a emergency room charge nurse for 30 years, starting at Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor and continuing with Lakeland Medical Center, formerly Memorial Hospital when they moved to St. Joseph. Grover was a musical prodigy from early childhood and carried his love of music with him through his entire life. He had a deep appreciation for travel and loved to spend time in nature playing his guitar with his sons and dogs. Grover is survived by his sons, Jacob Heyn of St. Joseph, and Benjamin Heyn of Grand Rapids; granddaughter, Pepper Heyn; mother, Patricia Heyn; sister, Marnie Heyn, of St. Joseph; and nephew, Rowan Kelley. He was preceded in death by his father.