Stephen James Heavey

Stephen James Heavey, 72, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at his home. He was born Oct. 21, 1948, in LaPorte, Ind., the son of James and Gloria (Snider) Heavey.
Heavey was a 1966 graduate of Rockhurst High School.  He graduated from the University of Missouri, Kansas City in 1971. He was with the United States Navy 1972-1978.  He earned his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate in Missouri in 1974. He worked as a tax manager with then Arthur Young & Company in Kansas City 1972-1976 and transferred to Anchorage, Ala. 1976-1978.  He then went to work as a tax manager for then Coopers & Lybrand, Anchorage 1979-1980. In 1980 he set out on his own as a sole proprietor where he met Kim. He formed Stephen Heavey CPA, Professional Corporation, in Anchorage, which remained in existence through present day where he specialized in tax for individuals and small businesses. In 1982, Stephen completed all the requirements for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with the College for Financial Planning and shortly thereafter formed a separate corporation The Financial Planning Center, Inc. to provide fee only tax consulting and financial planning services.  In 2000 he completed the requirements to become an Enrolled Agent (EA) which authorized him to represent taxpayers before the IRS.
 Heavey has been listed as a noteworthy Financial Planner by Marquis Who’s Who. He was a contributor to the Journal of Financial Planning. Past memberships with the AICPA, Institute Certified Financial Planners, International Association for Financial Planning (served as chapter president 1983-1984).
Heavey is survived by four brothers, Christopher Heavey (Jean), of Manhattan, Kan., Richard Heavey of Lenexa, Kan., James Heavey (Cheryl), of Overland Park, Kan. and Vincent Heavey of Washington, and many nieces and nephews.
Heavey was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gloria Heavey and sister-in-law, Carol Heavey.
No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon.
Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.