Lance Joseph-Craig Heitz, 27, of Sebastian, went to be with Jesus Monday, October 14 ^th , 2019 surrounded by his family. Lance was born in            Ft. Lauderdale, FL on February 21st, 1992. His family relocated to Sebastian in 2005. Lance attended Wabasso School and graduated in 2014. After graduating, Lance attended The Arc of IRC.

Lance was a special boy that touched many lives. Though he never spoke a word, he made a tremendous impact on the people he came in contact with.

Lance is survived by his parents, Sean and Christi Saunders of Sebastian; siblings Amber Riggle of Sebastian, Sarah Wakeland of St. Augustine, Zachary Saunders of Sebastian, Ashlie Bubb of Jacksonville: Grandparents John and Tracy Heitz of Coconut Creek, Dan and Phyllis Winkler of Fellsmere: Great Grandmother Carolyn Huss of Sebastian. He is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and nieces and nephews.