He was born on March 7, 1934, in Michigan, to Lewis John Heiden and Zina (Robinson) Heiden.

Edward had a long and fulfilling career at Fisher Body, where he worked for 30 years before retiring in 1986. A man of many talents, he was a jack-of-all-trades who was always willing to lend a helping hand. Ed was known for his heart of gold and his unwavering love for his family.

He enjoyed square and ballroom dancing, and he took great pride in building his own home at the age of 65. He was a hardworking man who always put his family first. His presence will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on through the many lives he touched with his kindness, generosity, and devotion.

Edward is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 72 years, Dolores Thomas Heiden. He was the father of Douglas (Marilou) Heiden, Deborah (David) Steinman, and Denise (Rick) Smith. Grandfather of Joshua Steinman, Wendy Heiden, Christy (Randy) Heiden-Bene, Andrea Smith, Scott (Amy) Smith, and Shannon (Joshua) Delles. Great-grandfather of Sophia Delles, Hunter Heiden, Brianna, Bailey, and Bradley Bene. Brother of Aletha I. (the late Raymond) Watson and the late Herman (the late Lydia) Heiden, the late Bennie (the late Colleen) Heiden, the late Betty (the late Johnny) Hubble, the late Virginia (the late Orvest) Davis, the late Dora Heiden and the late Laura (the late Danny) Hudson.

A funeral service for Edward will take place on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM, with a one-hour prior visitation from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Lansing Chapel, 900 E Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912. A graveside service will occur on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at East Lawn Memory Gardens, 2400 Bennett Rd., Okemos, MI 48864.