Victor L. Heaviland

Victor Lee Heaviland, 65, of Eau Claire, lost his battle with cancer from Glioblastoma brain tumors on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at his residence with his loving wife, Jan Marie, by his side. Victor was born to Leon and Norma (Johnson) Heaviland on November 29, 1950 in Blue Island, IL. On October 19, 2002, Victor married the love of his life and best friend, Janice (Striegel) Fellows, who he lovingly referred to as his Jan Marie. He lived all his life in Eau Claire, WI, and graduated from Memorial High School in 1968. After his graduation, Victor enlisted in the Navy in 1969. He was a proud veteran – serving two tours in Vietnam. Upon his return, Victor attended Chippewa Valley Technical College and received an Associate degree in Marketing. Victor loved working with glass. He worked at Harmon Glass, a partner of I-94 Glass and Mirror, and for the majority of his years at Esser Glass, where he retired in 2013. He enjoyed the sport of bowling for much of his life. On November 9, 1988, at Wagner’s Lanes in Eau Claire, he achieved his goal of the perfect 300 game. Victor loved and cared about his Jan Marie, his friends, family, co-workers and customers. He enjoyed working with wood and building things with it. Victor and Jan Marie remodeled and enjoyed their numerous projects on their home through the years. Victor loved wearing his white t-shirts, working with stained glass, working in the yard, a good party, beers on the porch, grilling steaks on a Saturday night, listening to the blues, a good joke or story, NASCAR and the Green Bay Packers. He is survived by his wife, Jan Marie; his dear mother, Norma Heaviland, of Eau Claire, WI; sister, Janet (Warren) Harden, of Normal, IL; his brother, Larry (Dawn) Heaviland, of Eau Claire, WI; nephews, Trevor and Trent Heaviland; Jan’s children, Brian (Emily) Fellows, of De Pere, WI; Lindsay (fiancé Andrew Olson) Fellows, of San Tan Valley, AZ; his mother-in-law, Bernie Striegel, of Park Falls, WI; sister-in-law, Lisa Jeurissen, of Iron, MN; brother-in-law, Jeff Striegel, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI. He is also survived by numerous cousins and friends. Victor is preceded in death by his father, Leon Heaviland; his brother, Patrick Heaviland; his grandparents; his father-in-law, Douglas Striegel; his brother-in-law, Craig Jeurissen; numerous aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6th from 12-2 p.m. with a celebration of Victor’s life beginning at 2 p.m. at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services, 814 First Avenue, Eau Claire. Military Honors will be conducted by the VFW Post 305 after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: Hospice at Mayo Clinic Health System, P.O. Box 4105, Eau Claire, WI 54702-4105. Many thanks to all the special and wonderful people at the Mayo Center and Mayo Hospice Care. Also, we would like to thank all of our caring family and friends for all their love and support throughout Victor’s battle.

Service Information

Celebration of Life

Friday, May 6 2016
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services
814 First Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54703