Rely Heins

Logan, UT - Rely Heins, 84, went home to be with his Lord on
November 14, 2009.
Rely lived his life in service of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Born in
Bandung, Indonesia on July 2, 1925, he traveled many miles during
his life following a vision for ministry and teaching that he received as a teenager. He studied
theology in the Netherlands after WWII, and with his wife and family, moved to California,
where he served as minister in the Presbyterian Church, USA. God called him out of the
pastoral ministry in 1974 to pursue a ministry of faith. Proclaiming a unique message of hope
and faithfulness to the gospel, he traveled from his home in Hawaii to touch lives around the
world. His teachings inspired and challenged many to grow in their faith. He taught Old
Testament Studies at Melodyland School of Theology, the Bible Institute of Hawaii, and the
International College and Graduate School in Honolulu. He was man of deep convictions, a
unique thinker, and a gifted teacher and preacher.
Rely was married for 53 years to Johanna, who was his partner in times both good and
challenging, and together they were blessed with a rich and varied life though they never had
very much in terms of financial resources. He loved his family both far and near, and loved as
family those who were drawn to him for his wisdom and faith.
He is survived by his three sons, Martin, Eric, and Paul, daughter in law, Carrie, former
daughter in law, Lorene, Eric’s partner David, two grandchildren, Lydia and Eric, his brother
Wil, sisters Gerda and Ina, and other family members in the Netherlands.
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Logan,
178 West Center Str., Thursday, Nov. 19, at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
donations be given to the Christian ministry of one’s choice in honor and memory of his life of
service to Jesus Christ. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net .