Lawrence L. Heyder

Monday, November 2, 2009

Lawrence L. Heyder, 92, of Sunbury died Saturday (Oct. 31, 2009) at St. Ann’s Hospital.

He was born on April 19, 1917 in Columbus to the late Emil C. and Grace E. (Toy) Heyder. A U.S. Army veteran, he served his country during WW II. He was the proud owner and operator of Heyder Auto Parts at 17th Ave. and Velma Ave. and Pontiac and Weber Rd. in Columbus and Sunbury Auto Parts until his retirement in 1978. After retirement he enjoyed buying, repairing and selling bicycles and attending garage sales. Hardworking, at times stubborn, things had to be done his way. He was happiest working with his hands doing rough carpentry. Lawrence was a member of Sparrow Lodge 400 F. & A.M., Scottish Rite, Aladdin Temple Shrine, American Legion Post 457, Sunbury United Methodist Church and Sunbury Eagles. He was a former member of Sunbury Lions Club and Columbia Chapter 33 O.E.S. He also was a former 4-H advisor for the Halter & Saddle Club.

He is survived by children, Larry (friend Daisy McKee) and Rolly (Mary) Heyder of Sunbury and Debi Polin of Millersburg; stepson, Lennie (Carla) Waldo of Columbus; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and special friend and companion, Sarah Hinkle, whose company he treasured. He also enjoyed spending time with Sarah’s son, John and Debbie Hinkle, attending Fredericktown Freddie football games.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Louise (Armstrong) Heyder in 2001; and brother Edison “Bud” Heyder in 2008.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at DeVore-Snyder Funeral Home, Ohio 3 at Ohio 61, Sunbury, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Brian Smith officiating. Interment will be at Sunbury Memorial Park with military honors provided by the Delaware County Veterans Assoc.

Memorial contributions can be made to Sunbury United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed at snyderfuneralhomes.co