Birth date: Dec 22, 1928 Death date: Jul 22, 2011
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Mr. Heemstra was a dedicated individual and as a former studen I am filled with gratitude for the insights he gave towards Architecture and photography.
I remember when Uncle Howard sent me a photograph of C. Y. Stephens Auditorium on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames. He told me that he had been one of the architects on this project and that the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects had named it Iowa\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Building of The Century.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d He was so proud of this accomplishment and rightfully so!
A straight forward to the point Professional... As a student after a quarter-ending critique session in a private moment Mr.Heemstra asked me if I had any hobbies. When I listed a few he said "Pick One" because architecture wasn't it. I was surprised into silence and often reflected on that comment.It made my self analysis over the years much more realistic as I tried to determine what he saw or didn't see in me. I have been a practicing architect in higher education and healthcare since that time and often remember Mr.Heemstra for his passion for the profession. I was able to communicate that to him a few years back and to thank him.
Uncle Howard always had a twinkle in his eyes when he joked and teased - and he liked to joke and tease. And I will remember him as the coolest uncle.
Howard Heemstra from Timothy Ray Grandon on Vimeo.
Howard was my father's colleague for many years. I didn't know Howard as well as some, but in the few conversations I had with him, I recognized him as unique. An original.
Uncle Howard could play a "mean boogie woogie." As a child, I enjoyed listening to his improvisations. I always wondered how he could do it without looking at the music sheets.
I taught with Howard at ISU from 1972 to 1976 and remember him as one of the interesting minds in the Dept of Architecture. Always ready for a new idea. Students loved him
