Bruce L Heinz, 68, of Rexburg, died July 13, 2024, from accidental circumstances.  He was born October 5, 1955, in Rexburg, Idaho to Lyle S and Helen Louise Hawkes Heinz.

Bruce graduated from San Juan High School in Blanding, Utah in 1974.

He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the San Diego Mission.  He enjoyed his service and the friends he made as a missionary.

After returning from his mission he married Beth Petersen on June 9, 1977, in the Manti Utah Temple.  They lived in many places as they worked and raised their family together.

Bruce worked as an executive for the Golden Corral corporation for over 44 years.  He was very successful in setting up and running new franchises.  He and Beth continue to own two restaurants.

He enjoyed spending time with his family doing everything from shooting firearms to riding his Razr in the mountains and at the sand dunes.  He loved music and was an avid Denver Broncos fan.  His favorite thing to do was sit on the porch and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature.

He is survived by his wife Beth Heinz; children, Heather (Jeffrey) Neese, Candace (Jesus) Quintanilla, Jacob Heinz; Crystal (Joseph) Beckham, Eric (Portia) Heinz; his stepmother Nelene Heinz, siblings, Cathy (Dan) Hanna, Sherry (Robert) Bulloch, Michelle (Deb) Heinz, Pam (Jim) Russell, Lisa (Jae) Potter, LaNell Dennison, Holly (Mike) Schmuin, Heidi (Justin) Frandsen, De (Barb) Jones; 21 grandchildren and one great-grandson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle S Heinz and Helen Louise Hawkes Heinz.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, at the Rexburg 15th Ward Chapel with Bishop Morris Christensen officiating.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and Saturday from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. at the church prior to services.  Interment will be in the Rexburg Cemetery.

Service will be broadcasted at: https://my.gather.app/remember/bruce-heinz