September 6th, 1946 – April 5th, 2025
Donald Leslie “Donnie” Heide, age 78, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, in Helena, Montana, after a courageous and tough battle with cancer.
Born in Yreka, California, Donnie was raised on a working cattle ranch in Scott Valley, where his boundless curiosity and love of learning first took root. From a young age, he was captivated by how things worked— an interest sparked when,…
