Daniel David Heater, 45, previously of Yreka, CA passed away unexpectedly at his home in Otis, CO on June 22, 2018. Daniel was born December 14, 1972 to Randall David Heater and Jackie Lea Fagenbush-Heater. He worked at the Yuma Life Care Center in Yuma, CO and previously, at the Washington County Nursing Home in Akron, CO.

Daniel grew up in Yreka, CA attending elementary and high school. He spent many years living in San Bernadino before settling in eastern Colorado. Daniel had a heart of gold. He loved animals, especially dogs and loved working with the elderly. He lived a simple life that was full of love and he believed in the good of people.

He is survived by his stepMom Debra Heater of Montague, CA; uncles Russell Heater and wife Jacque of Flagler, CO and Dave Preston of Akron, CO; grandparents Alberta Dowling of Etna, CA and Roy and Linda Hammer of Fort Jones, CA; half brothers Steven Heater and his wife Leanna of Orlando, FL, Mathew Heater and his wife Torie of Eugene, OR; half sisters Rhonda Luna and her husband Paul of Kansas, Rachel Crow and her husband Jeff of Montague, CA and Step Sister Sarah Bergman and her husband Marc of Buckeye, AZ. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and his loyal doggies.

He is predeceased by his father, Randall Heater and mother, Jackie Lea Batty, grandparents Elmer and Opal Heater, Jackson Bruner, William M. and Louise Stout and Joseph and Ethel Borba, and aunts Ricki Gardner and Susan Preston.

Arrangements are still underway and no services have been planned at this time.

A special thank you to Russ and Jacque Heater for all of their help and to Bowin Funeral Home for their compassionate guidance during this difficult time.

Daniel will be buried in Yuma Cemetery in Yuma, CO near his grandparents Elmer and Opal Heater.