Greeley Tribune Greeley, Colorado 08-12-2007 Theodore Heiser Nov. 29, 1917-Aug. 11, 2007 Age: 89 Residence: Greeley Tribute: Theodore "Ted" Heiser was born in Orchard to Fred and Katherine (Ebel) Heiser. He attended school until it was necessary for him to work on the ranch. In 1947, he married Alverna "Vern" Hoff in Greeley. Mr. Heiser worked on the ranch in Orchard until 1976, when he and his wife moved to Greeley. He served the United States proudly during World War II with an infantry unit specializing in communications. Mr. Heiser was a rancher nearly all of his life. He was involved in farming for a while but quickly went back to ranching. His hobbies included playing checkers, fishing, traveling and he loved reading and watching Westerns. During the time that his daughter lived in California, he and his wife loved to go deep-sea fishing. Mr. Heiser died Saturday at Life Care Center of Greeley. Survivors: His wife of 60 years, Vern of Greeley; a daughter Sheri Guyette and husband Dean of Greeley; two grandchildren, Kelsey and Brady Guyette, both of Greeley; and a brother Arthur Heiser. Preceded in death by: His son Gary Heiser in 1984, his parents and brothers Bill and Paul Heiser. Services: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Allnutt Funeral Service Macy Chapel. Interment: Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley. Visitation: 1:30 p.m. to time of services Tuesday. Notes: Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado in care of Allnutt, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. To read an online obituary, sign the family guestbook and send condolences, go to www.allnutt.com <http://www.allnutt.com>.