Newell Nelson Heath age 81 of Delton, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at his residence.
Newell was born on June 5, 1932 in Kalamo Township, the son of Theodore Heath and Eva Marian Smith. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1951.
Newell married Marlene (Molly) Chatman on November 1, 1991. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss for 29 1/2 years. Newell retired from D & S Machine Repair at the age of 62. He was a member of the Moose Lodge for 35 years. Newell loved to fish, play golf and go mushrooming.
He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Tara Heath Curry, grandson, Nolan Heath, grandson, T.J. Heath, brothers: Ben and Al Heath, half-sister, Sandy Palmatier, great-grandson, Fischer Willavize and nephews, Bob and Ben Heath.
Newell is survived by his wife, Marlene (Molly) Heath of Hastings, son's: Newell Heath, Brad Heath, Ted (Diana) Heath all of Hastings and Charles (Patty) Heath of Florida, step-daughter, Tammy Postema of Hastings, brother, Tom Heath of Florida, half-sister, Nancy Raymond, sister, Shirley VandenBurg of Hastings, half-brother, Ted Heath, many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and close friends: Mike (Dawn) Loftus and Merv (Geri) Nichols both of Hastings.
A memorial gathering will be held Saturday April 12,2014 from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at the Delton Moose Lodge.