BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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Harold "Heck" Heckathorne Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 11, 2017.

Harold Glenn Heckathorne 86, passed away on June 9, 2017 in Payson, AZ.

Known to most as "Heck" or simply "Glenn", he was born in New Castle, PA on October 5, 1930. He moved with his family to Phoenix, AZ in the summer of 1944 for his mom's health. He graduated in 1948 from North High School. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy Air Force for four years, was a Korean War Veteran and was honorably discharged in July 1952. Upon returning to Phoenix, he went to work for Arizona Public Service on September 9th, 1952 where he had a successful career until his retirement on May 31, 1989. He and his wife Jeri retired to Payson looking for cooler weather. They enjoyed many summers in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Canada with their travel trailer, before Jeri's passing. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He attended church at Payson United Methodist Church. He enjoyed a quiet retirement in Payson with his second wife, Peggy, who passed away in 2009.

In life, he answered to many names: Harold, Glenn, Heck, Dad, Grandpa, Papa Heck and Uncle Glenn. He also held many titles: Husband, Son, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Uncle and Friend.

He is survived by three grandchildren, Breckyn (Roger) Kilgore, Shelbee (Bryan) Riese, Mason Linendoll, two great-grandchildren Carsyn Kilgore, Colton Kilgore, and son-in-law Tim Linendoll, all of Texas. He is also survived by five nephews and one niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Amzi A. and Mabel M. (Garrett) Heckathorne, his first wife of 40 years Jeri, and his second wife of 13 years, Peggy. He was also preceded in death by both of his children, Vicki A. Schrum and Lani L. Linendoll, and his only sibling, W.R. "Reed" Heckathorne.

He will be missed.

On Friday June 16, 2017, there will be a viewing at 10:00 am and services at 11:00 am at A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary Bethany Chapel at 710 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ. Burial will follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery.

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June 26, 2017

Carla

Please accept my condolences on the loss of Heck. May your memory of him comfort your heart and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

June 19, 2017

Christine Grimes (Wiestling)

My thoughts and prayers are with Heck's family. I knew Heck at APS and visited him and his first wife Jeri in Payson in the early 90's. Loved his sense of humor. Rest in Peace Heck.

June 16, 2017

Margaret (Margie) Williams

May Heck's family find peace in knowing his suffering is over and now rather than keeping the lights shining as a troubleman on earth, he is keeping the stars in heaven bright for all to see by.

Having known Heck in his younger days, working with him in Metro Trouble department during the mid 60s and more recently had conversations with him via telephone, always enjoyed his friendliness and humor that lasted through all those years.

Posted by Margaret (Margie) Williams

June 15, 2017

Jay Bronson

My condolences, hearts and prayers go to Heck's family and friends for there loss.
I worked with Heck out of the Eastern Division Offices when he was a LMS there. His humor and stories have been missed since he retired. I ran into him and Butch Kraus one Friday night in Payson while heading up to go camping with my family.
God speed Mr. Heckathorne.
Jay Bronson

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