Birth date: Jul 24, 1951 Death date: May 10, 2019
Dennis John Heggem Jr 1951 – 2019 Dennis John Heggem Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully from a glioblastoma tumor on May 10, 2019 at the age of 67. Dennis was born July 24, 1951 in Seattle, Washin Read Obituary
I was reading through my journal and came across this journal entry from nearly 20 years ago at BYU.
I quickly googled to see where Dennis would be so I could thank him.
Sadly, I came across this page.
Dennis, I love ya man. Thanks for “fighting for my case.” You were definitely a saving angel for me, during those difficult times.
-Aisake Vuikadavu (02/21/24)
Dear Heggem Family,
When I came to BYU over ten years ago, Dennis welcomed me as a friend and colleague. Even as I, he wanted to see this adventurous path we had started down through to success. We were both so busy at that juncture that all of our conversations were brief and work oriented, as we tried to make sure there was cohesion between our two modules. In the last couple of years I was able to hear briefly about his growing up in Washington, about his conversion and mission, of the love he had for his family, and he had indicated there were miracles that were too sacred to share. Because I know him as a truthful person, I do not doubt him. Dennis was a wonderful colleague, and I consider him a friend. I have great hope in the promises of the resurrection and the blessings promised to those who are valiant in their testimony. Those blessings and promises are worth every effort that we can put forth in this life to be worthy through baptism as the first ordinance, as demonstrated by the Savior, and through continued repentance, which provides the possibility for the grace that comes through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. None of us is perfect, but the love and grace of the Savior are immutable facts in a world of mortal and moral weakness, and the path is laid before if we will follow Jesus. Dennis reminds me of one who was trying to be like Jesus, trying to love as he did, trying to love his neighbor, trying to serve his friends (and others).
Thank you, we love him, we love you.
Shawn Trauntvein
To Connie and the children I am greatly sorrowed at your loss of husband and father. Dennis was a good friend and one of the first I met when I came to BYU to work. He mentored me and we often would just sit and talk about many things besides work. Dennis always was willing to share a spiritual thought and would relate to many issues of the day as he reflected on his past experiences as a young convert and missionary. He always was willing to take on a task and was often noted as not taking a full vacation but would be online to help with office work. He was a good friend and we will miss him. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Bill Welsh
