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Donald Ray Heckathorn

December 23, 1931 ~ July 15, 2017 (age 85) 85 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Clyde Chilcutt on July 30, 2017 10:17 PM
Message from Clyde
July 30, 2017 10:11 PM

Gail and David,
Many fond memories of Uncle Don. The video slides were great. Loved him and will miiss him. Your memories of your Dad will never leave.
Cousin Clyde
Message from New Underwood, SD
July 24, 2017 1:03 PM

I remember Don growing up as me and my Uncle Claude had teams of plow horses and would talk about them all the time. I grew up out in the country near Denver and remember him. I want to send my deepest sympathy to the Heckathorn family and all of his friends and relatives. RIP Don. You will be missed
Message from Gail
July 29, 2017 3:36 PM

Thank you for your kind words. He loved his horses and his family ~♡~
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A candle was lit by Judy (See) McKay on July 24, 2017 12:59 PM
Message from Sharon Cadwallader
July 19, 2017 1:00 PM

Gail and Howard
So sorry for your loss, may your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your Dad comfort you and your family today and always.
Sharon
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A candle was lit by Ron & Kay Denny on July 19, 2017 9:35 AM
Message from Greg and Vickie Deeds
July 18, 2017 9:08 PM

Remember many fond times with Don at Road School.
Message from Gail
July 29, 2017 3:34 PM

Thank you. He enjoyed those times.
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A candle was lit by Ann Brucker on July 18, 2017 7:47 PM
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A candle was lit by Loreen Plasterer on July 18, 2017 6:41 PM
Message from Vickie Kiefer
July 18, 2017 6:17 PM

Uncle Don had a gift of making everyone he knew feel special to him. What a hard working, honest man of integrity. We can learn a lot from him. He was such a great member of our family and loved by all of us. Prayers for peace and comfort Terrie, Gail and Dave. Thank you for sharing your Dad with us all.
Message from jean underwood
July 18, 2017 11:13 AM

so sorry for your loss.
Message from Gail
July 23, 2017 6:35 PM

Thank you Jean ~♡~
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A candle was lit by Tammy Thorrington-Aguirre on July 18, 2017 9:13 AM
Message from Brenda Weaver
July 18, 2017 8:05 AM

I always learned something new every time Don and I talked. Our loss is Heavens gain. 😢
Message from Gail
July 23, 2017 6:34 PM

Thank you Brenda. Yes, it is Heaven's gain ~♡~
Message from Lance and Peggy Hyde
July 18, 2017 7:04 AM

Gail, so sorry for the loss of your father. We will be thinking of you.
Message from Gail
July 23, 2017 6:33 PM

Thank you Peggy ~♡~
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A candle was lit by Julia Leslie Sonafrank on July 18, 2017 4:17 AM
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A candle was lit by Jerry and Carol Piotter on July 17, 2017 11:45 PM
Message from leo dale correll
July 17, 2017 11:13 PM

As a young man, Don was our neighbor, I road many a mile with him on a Harley Davidson, he nicknamed me "Slick". I have been riding my own Harley Davidson every since. I loved him and his Dad who taught me how to work, we had a horseshoe court in the neighborhood and played many a came together, Don loved my Dad, they did many things to help each other. A year ago, Don came to our 50th wedding anniversary, I remember him telling some people " You know, I helped raise that Guy". Thank you, Don
Message from Gail
July 23, 2017 6:33 PM

Slick, what a sweet tribute to my dad. He was among the best. He really enjoyed his visit with you last year. He talked about it for a long time. Thank you for taking the time to stop during your special celebration to spend quality time chatting with him. He too loved you ~♡~
Message from Judy Dennis Hyde
July 17, 2017 10:45 PM

I've known and loved this man most of my life. He's a keeper! One of the good men! Never changed always the same, the way people should be. Love, memories, peace, prayers to Terri, Dave, Gail and families.
Message from Gail
July 23, 2017 6:29 PM

Yes, Judy he was a keeper. Among the best. Thank you for your kind words ~♡~
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A candle was lit by Judy Dennis Hyde on July 17, 2017 10:32 PM
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A candle was lit by Dawn Stapleton on July 17, 2017 8:24 PM
Message from Bob Collins & Family
July 17, 2017 6:12 PM

Judy and Family, we send our sorrow for your and our loss. Donald was always one of my favorite persons. I have lots of memories of all of us when we were young. I can still see him with his horses and remember him standing up on 2 during the old circus. His memories will always be cherished. Love, Cousin Bob & Family
Message from Gail
July 23, 2017 6:28 PM

Thank you. He loved his family and spoke often of them. He wad among the best ~♡~
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A candle was lit by Richard Black & Marketa Smith on July 17, 2017 1:21 PM
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A candle was lit by sharon linn on July 17, 2017 12:17 PM
Message from Charlie And Brenda McCord
July 17, 2017 11:57 AM

We are so sorry for your loss, your father, father-in-law, grandfather was a great person
he liked to talk, have fun with jokes, and yet he took his work seriously, he will be sadly missed.
God Bless You All, may God be with you all and guide you through this rough time in your life.
Charlie And Brenda McCord
4704 W 1100 S
Warren, IN 46792-9651
Message from Gail
July 23, 2017 6:27 PM

Thank you for your kind words. He was among the best ~♡~
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A candle was lit by Charlie and Brenda McCord on July 17, 2017 11:48 AM
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Message from Bill & Sharon Slonaker
July 16, 2017 11:03 PM

Prayers going out to your family. We hope your memories of your times together will be a comfort to you in the days ahead..
Message from Gail
July 23, 2017 6:25 PM

Thank you ~♡~
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A candle was lit by Bill & Sharon Slonaker on July 16, 2017 10:59 PM
Message from Lou Ann Stivers Morgan
July 16, 2017 10:48 PM

Terri, So, sorry to hear about your dad... Not a easy thing to go through... I pray for you and your family...
Message from Gail
July 23, 2017 6:25 PM

Thank you ~♡~
Message from BOB & SUE
July 16, 2017 7:43 PM

DON WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND THE FUN WE HAD AND TUCKER ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU AT THE COUNTY...SENDING MUCH LOVE HUGS AND PRAYERS FOR ALL THE FAMILIES...HUGS SUE & BOB TUCKER
Message from Gaik
July 23, 2017 6:24 PM

Thank you for your kind words. It was nice to chat with you at the viewing ~♡~
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A candle was lit by Hans and Sherry Hess on July 16, 2017 7:22 PM
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A candle was lit by Barb Confer-Hoover on July 16, 2017 7:17 PM
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