NORTH MANCHESTER – Lyle A. Heath, 93, North Manchester, died at 11:05 a.m. April 20, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Feb. 22, 1922, in Bantry, N.D., to Charles and Edith Healy Heath. On Jan. 26, 1944, he married Clara L. Seeley, who died Oct. 3, 2004. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. He was a life member of American Legion Post #15, Wabash; Moose Lodge #1518, North Manchester; and a life member of DAV. He was a member of North Manchester United Methodist Church. He was an avid woodworker. He retired from Endicott Church Furniture, Warsaw, in 1982. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are three sons: Barry (and spouse Susan) Heath, Bonita Springs, Fla.; Greg (and spouse Karen) Heath, Litchfield, Minn.; Scott (and spouse Deb) Heath, New Haven; a sister, Francis Kesler, Francesville; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by five brothers and eight sisters. Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Peabody Chapel, 400 W. 7th St., North Manchester, with the Rev. Sue Babovec officiating. Burial is in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Calling is from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Peabody Chapel. Arrangements were entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. ***** Memorials to North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. 2nd. St. North Manchester, IN. Condolences may be sent via delaughtermckee.com
