Former Corvair Enthusiast Don Heath Passed Away.  Here is an excerpt from the Albuquerque Journal

HEATH -- Donald Stevens Heath, 71, passed away on October 17, 2007. Don is survived by his brother, Robert C. Heath. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Iva Heath. Don was born in Loma Linda, CA on March 12, 1936 and graduated from USC in cinematography. He moved to New Mexico in 1974 and worked at Ghost Ranch and Menaul School as a photography instructor. Don produced, wrote, directed, and filmed many productions, primarily historical, professional, and spiritual in nature. Among his many works are: "Footsteps", "The Cumbres and Toltec Railway", "Development on a Human Scale", "Windrunner", "The History of Farmington, NM", "Chaco-Window on the Past", "Aids-David's Song", "He's Alive" and "By the Fifth Day". He donated many hours to local churches writing and filming productions. His involvement in and contributions to his community will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, his brother asks that donations be made to either Zia Hospice or PBS (Public Broadcasting Stations) KNME (TV 5) in Albuquerque: Zia Hospice, 4141 Montgomery Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109- KNME (TV5) University of New Mexico, 1130 University Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87131. A Memorial Gathering will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Don's home in Rio Rancho, NM, 218 Villa Verde Dr. SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 898-3133. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Servicers, 2919 4th St. NW, ABQ. 505-343-8008

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