Edward William Heaton II's Obituary
Edward William Heaton II passed into the presence of his personal Savior Jesus Christ at Shands Hospital on June 25, 2026. Present with him were his wife Teri, mother Cheryl, and Pastor Cameron of Jonesville Baptist Church. Edward died of advanced liver disease in a transplanted liver which had extended his life four years. Arriving at the hospital later were his father Ed, daughters Serena, Lindsay, and Danika with her husband Jacob Michael, and mother-in-law, Jan.
Arriving at Shands later were Edward's sister Holly and her husband Rahn Springer along with Sarah and Nathan Heaton, Edward's sister-in-law and nephew.
As a little boy, Edward trusted in Jesus Christ as his Savior, as his brother and sister had just done months earlier. Growing up in Springfield, Oregon, Edward excelled in school, was a track athlete, and was involved in youth group at his church and Young Life, spending time in Malibu and at Woodleaf as a camp counselor.
He attended Western Oregon University where he met and began dating the love of his life then transferred to Multnomah Bible College to earn his Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies with a minor in biblical languages. He married Teri in 1998. He worked at the Portland UPS and most enjoyed his role as a training and retention supervisor.
He worked his way through school to earn his Master's degree in Organizational Management at the University of Phoenix campus in Portland, Oregon. After his first daughter Serena was born, Edward worked at DHL express and then moved with his family to Terrebonne in Central Oregon one year later. Continuing in logistics and warehouse management, Edward worked for Nosler bullet manufacturing and then was the warehouse manager for Altrec, an online outdoor clothing retailer. In 2006, he and Teri welcomed their middle daughter Danika into their family and in 2010 Lindsay was born. When the economy took a turn, he took a director position in Houston, Texas with Francesca's warehouse in 2013. The South became a place that his heart called home. He enjoyed the warmth of the humidity, the hospitality of friends, and strong Christian values lived out.
In 2015, Edward and his family moved back to Central Oregon, where he began his own floor cleaning business. He managed all aspects of the business, including sales, accounting, and the physical labor, until April 2025. His entrepreneurial spirit found great satisfaction in running his own business.
In 2022, Edward's liver condition worsened and he sought care for transplant at UF Health Shands hospital in Gainesville, Florida, unwaveringly pursuing life and health at every turn. He received a transplant on August 17, 2022, extending his life for four years. He enjoyed exploring Florida and calling it home for eight months.
Edward was an eager, attentive, and ever-curious student of the Bible which set an example for his daughters. He served as a community group leader in his church and enjoyed shepherding people in understanding and living out scripture.
Edward enjoyed hiking and camping in Oregon forests and delighted in taking his daughters on trips into the wilderness. His wife and three girls were the joys of his life!! His commitment to being a faithful husband and intentional father are treasured by his family.
Edward and Teri set a loving example of caring for each other as they raised their daughters to know Christ and live in obedience to Him.
He loved the encouragement that
The Spirit of God uses
The Word of God in
The Man of God to accomplish
The Will of God
His Bible was marked with a pen in Romans 5:3-5 with the note “Rejoicing in suffering!”
He is survived by his parents Edward and Cheryl Heaton, his wife Teri Heaton, daughters Serena Heaton, Danika Michael, and Lindsay Heaton and his sister Holly Springer.
Edward was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Heaton in 2019.
Funeral services for Edward will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Jonesville Baptist Church,17722 SW 15th Ave., Newberry, FL 32669. Burial will follow at Countryside Cemetery 10926 N W 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida.
The family will receive friends for a visitation at Williams-Thomas Westarea Funeral Home, 823 NW 143rd Street, Newberry, Florida, on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 4:30- 5:30 p.m.
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