Norbert ''Hi'' Heiling died from complications of Alzheimer's disease on April 25, 2002, at Callaway Gardens in Kennewick, Washington.

 He was born on July 30, 1913, in Oriska, North Dakota. He graduated from North Dakota State Teacher's College in 1934 and taught in North Dakota and Oregon schools. In 1938, Norbert married Margery ''Margie'' Helland in Portland, Oregon, where their three children were born. In 1948, Hi moved his family to the Tri-Cities where he worked as a chemist in the 200 Areas at Hanford, retiring in 1978.

 Hi enjoyed jogging, gardening, traveling with Margie and their grandchildren, following the financial markets, and in his last years, singing in his beautiful baritone voice for the staff, residents, and visitors at Callaway Gardens.

 Norbert is survived by two daughters, Margo Barron and Marie Armstrong husband Dennis; and one son, Dean Heiling wife Anita. He adored his grandchildren, Kirsten and Kimberly Barron, David and Mark Armstrong, Angela Heiling, and Kim Emerson, and was blessed with nine great grandchildren. Great grandchildren include Kimber, Wolf, Walker, Haidyn, Gabriel, Skyler, Alyssa, Katie, and Zachariah. Surviving sisters are Albina Clow, Denver Colorado; Loretta Learn, Superior, Wisconsin; Peggy Conlon, Bismarck, North Dakota; and Barbara Dorrington, Grass Valley, California.

 Norbert was preceded in death by his wife, Margie, in April 1977; parents, John and Mary Heiling; and sisters Marie Heiling, Irene Lacoss, and Marcella Riedman.

 Norbert lived at Callaway Gardens for the last 4 years of his life, where he was loved and cared for by the wonderful, dedicated staff who became his second family.  Norbert's sense of humor and kind spirit will be remembered by all who knew him.

 A memorial service will be held at Einan's Chapel, Sunset Memorial Gardens, on May 11, 2002, at 11:00 a.m.