Donald Richard Heins

Donald R. Heins went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2017. Don was born June 18, 1931 in Bakersfield, CA to August and Elsie Heins.Don is survived by his wife Marjorie; daughters Marilyn (Tod) Weringer and Evelyn (Ken) Kay; 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildrenDon learned to weld from his father at the age of six. That early introduction would grow into a full blown career spanning more than 30 years owning and operating many local businesses in metal fabrication and more notably, tow-truck manufacturing. The Heins name is synonymous within the local towing industry. In 1987, Don was inducted into the International Towing and Recovery Museum's Hall of Fame.Don was also blessed with an excellent baritone singing voice and was a member of both school and church choir groups.A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 6 pm-9 pm at Basham Funeral Care, 3312 Niles Street. A graveside service will take place on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 1 pm at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road.Basham Funeral Care