Email from GrassrootsHealth written by Carole Baggerly, August 8, 2016

Dr. Robert Heaney left us on August 6, 2016.

Please take the time to read his own Final Words as reported in the Creighton Magazine.  I think they give you a beautiful picture of the Dr. Heaney that I got to know over several years.  Dr. Heaney has been a constant ‘giver’ of his life and information to GrassrootsHealth, and, to me personally ever since I met him at the time we were forming GrassrootsHealth in 2007.  His last words to me personally were ‘you can call me anytime, Carole’.  Here was a man who was giving to others up to the time of his death. I will ‘call upon him’, his strength, his purpose in life, his beauty for the rest of my life.  I feel truly blessed to have known him.

We have provided some information about his accomplishments for you to look at below.  We’d truly love to have any memories you have with him shared with us/facebook to share with the world!

Dr. Heaney provided nearly 50 years of advancements in our understanding of bone biology, osteoporosis, and human calcium and vitamin D physiology.  He is the author of three books and has published over 400 original papers, chapters, monographs, and reviews in scientific and educational fields. At the same time, he has engaged nutritional policy issues and has helped redefine the context for estimating nutrient requirements. He was an inspiration to researchers everywhere – his intellect, dedication, integrity, and caring was unsurpassed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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