[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E546-E547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING HEIMAN CHEIM

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                           HON. DOUG LaMALFA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2024

  Mr. LaMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
career of respected businessman and lifelong Yuba-Sutter resident, 
Heiman Cheim who passed away at the age of 86 years old.
  Heiman was born on May 27, 1937, in Sacramento, California, to 
parents Harry and Lea. Heiman's Yuba-Sutter family roots run deep, as 
his maternal great-grandfather William G. Murphy was a member of the 
1846 Donner Party. His father's side immigrated to Marysville in the 
mid-1800s from Germany.
  Heiman attended Marysville High School, where he was active in sports 
and played the trombone. After graduation in 1954, he would first 
attend Menlo College in Palo Alto, CA. and was later recruited to play 
football at Westminster University in Salt Lake City, UT.

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While at Westminster, he would meet his wife, Kaye, who he would marry 
in 1958. They would go on to have five children, along with many pets 
and countless family memories.
  Heiman spent much of his early adulthood working with his father and 
uncles at the Union Lumber Company and Cheim Ranch. Heiman would 
eventually buy the company from his uncles and continue the family-
owned legacy with his son, Harry. Heiman was a hard worker, his 64-year 
career was a testament to his tireless work ethic, and his deep 
connection with the community.
  Heiman had an endless appetite for life, which included trips around 
the country and learning to ride a Harley-Davidson. His favorite place 
to be with family was Jackson Hole, Wyoming; together they would: 
flyfish, ski, track down bear jams, and enjoy our country's National 
Parks. After his wife passed away in 2004, it was imperative to carry 
on that tradition and make every holiday and birthday special. He 
shared many of these moments with his companion of twenty years, Donna.
  Heiman is survived by his children, Heidi, Lorie, Harry, Charlotte, 
and Alison; twelve beloved grandchildren and one great grandchild. He 
is also survived by Donna Helms, along with many extended family and 
friends. His humor, generosity, drive, and joy in life inspired 
everyone around him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. May 
he rest in peace.

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