Deadliest Catch star’s ‘keeper’ wife is the only person he loves more than his job
Deadliest Catch captain, Johnathan Hillstrand, has a “keeper” for a wife. They recently celebrated seven years of marriage on land for the first time – but he’s always been so in love with wife Heather.
Johnathan Hillstrand has been dedicated to crabbing for as long as he can remember. But the Deadliest Catch star’s world changed for the better when he met his wife, Heather, who he wed in 2017.
Johnathan Hillstrand met wife at church
Johnathan and Heather first met at church. They are now super in love, from Heather joining him on the Time Bandit, to going on a helicopter ride for their fourth wedding anniversary.
Now in her fifties, Heather has three kids, and also has a few grandkids. She’s always been his biggest support, having appeared in photos promoting his children’s books, like his Adventures of Joey trilogy.
They also love attending the Kentucky races. He once wrote, “Throwback Thursday to Heather’s birthday in 2015 [when they were dating]. Time flies but she’s still just as beautiful!”
Deadliest Catch star gets hitched
Johnathan and Heather dated for several years before they got married in Las Vegas in 2017. After the ceremony, Johnathan even attempted to serenade Heather, as per a video he posted on Twitter.
However, his emotions got the best of him, and he could hardly finish the song without tearing up. He ended up “crying like a baby” while wearing a red bow tie next to his bride.
Fans call Heather a “keeper” for waiting to celebrate their anniversaries after crabbing season. One told him, “I had to pop over and say you got a keeper. She absolutely adores you.”
They celebrate seven-year marriage
Johnathan and Heather celebrated seven years of marriage on land for the first time recently. He promised he’s made a reservation and would be taking her out for dinner for a treat.
The two rode on his boat, Time Bandit, just a few days before their anniversary date. She was overjoyed to hear they’d be going out four days later, as she “didn’t even realize” how soon it had come around.
He spied an opening between trips, having received a confirmed delivery date for the crabs to be dropped off. Every year until now, they’ve celebrated their anniversary surrounded by a fishy smell!
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