Obituary of Jay Richard Helsey

Jay Richard Heisey Died December 27, 2013. J. Richard was a loving husband to Violet Heisey (deceased) for 53 years and a devoted father to Richard G., Gregory (Kathy), and Barbara Franco. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Brianna, Colin (Jessie), Aidan, Josue (Rachel), and Tanya; and his great-grandchildren: Owen, Sutton, Emmett, Marcella and Josue Junior. J. Richard attended the University of Arizona, graduated in 1956 and became a Certified Public Accountant. He moved to Douglas, AZ, where he began his own business as J. Richard Heisey, CPA, and taught accounting classes at Cochise College. In 1980 J. Richard returned to Tucson to be closer to his grandchildren and to partner with his son Gregory in their business, Gregory L. Heisey CPA, PC. J. Richard was an avid reader, writer, historian, and desert enthusiast. He recorded his family history through present-day and self-published a 326-page book titled The Richard & Violet Heisey Family, devoting each page to his wife and family. His book is a physical reminder of J. Richard Heisey's inspirational life and beautiful spirit that has re-united with the love of his life, Violet, in eternal happiness. Visitation will be held Friday, January 3, from 4 pm to 6 pm at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Avenue, with the Rosary to be at 6 pm. Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am Monday, January 6, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd. Donations may be made to Douglas ARC (a special needs charity), PO Box 252, Douglas, AZ 85608 in J. Richard's name. Arrangements entrusted to adairfuneralhomes.com