Galen was born in Burley, Idaho, and was the oldest of three boys. He learned the value of hard work at a young age when he started his own hay hauling business while in high school. After graduating from school in Rupert, Idaho, Galen married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Miller, in February 1972. Thus began a new chapter in Galen's life with starting a family and developing an agriculture business. In 1977 Galen, Nancy and their two daughters moved to Pasco, Washington. Soon his family grew with the addition of two sons while his ag business, Hieb Spraying, prospered. Galen loved his family especially his grandchildren; he also enjoyed fishing, listening to music, barbecuing, and spending time with his numerous friends. Family and friends gathered frequently at the Hieb house for pot lucks with Galen in full charge of the grill. Galen touched many lives with his kind heart and generous spirit. He told great stories about escapades in his younger days. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Galen is survived by Nancy and his children: Rebecca & Marc Ramsey, Sara Hieb, John & Leslie Hieb, Michael Hieb, and his beloved grandchildren: Nickolas & Adam Ramsey and Austin & Addison Hieb. Galen also leaves behind his mother, Bonnie Hieb, and brothers Dennis Carol Hieb and Jeff Natalie Hieb; in-laws, David Miller and Marcia Miller and nephews and nieces: Stephen, Benjamin & Curtis Hieb; Brandon Christina Miller, Danna Cox, and Lodie Steen. He is preceded in death by his father, Theodore Hieb. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 5 to 7 pm at Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home in Pasco. The service will be Friday, June 29 at 1:00 pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kennewick, with interment to follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.