Stanley "Stan" Parks Heckman

Stanley Parks Heckman, age 87 of Harrison, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 surrounded by his family. Stan was born on October 1, 1927 to Albert O. and Ruth M. (Parks) Heckman in Warsaw, Indiana. He graduated from Warsaw High School on May 1945. Stan joined the United States Army on November 1945. He achieved the Rank of Tech-5th in the Armored Division, and received an Honorable Discharge on May 1947. He spent several years working for Melencamps Furniture Store and Home Furniture Mart in Warsaw Indiana. Stan married Donna Jean Frush, daughter of Lloyd and Marie Frush on February 7, 1948 at the United Brethren Church in Warsaw, Indiana. After moving to Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1951 Stan began working for the Ford Motor Company. He worked his way up to the Process Engineering Division. After working there for 31 years Stan retired on November 1, 1982, and he and Donna moved to Lincoln, Michigan. After eight years in Lincoln they headed south and lived in Punta Gorda, Florida for 24 years. Due to illness, Stan and Donna moved to Harrison, Michigan in July 28, 2006 to be closer to their children. Stan was a member of the Clare United Methodist Church. He loved his Lord and served as an Elder in his younger years. During his 87 years he was involved in many organizations including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Lions Club, and Jaycees. Stan loved to plant in his numerous gardens, eat good food, go deer hunting, pick morel mushrooms, fish, and work in the yard. He adored his wife and was a wonderful and devoted husband and father. Stan never met a stranger and loved long conversations about the interest of the day. He loved to laugh and reminisce. A son, Michael Lee Heckman, preceded him in death on November 21, 1949. Other family members who preceded him in death include a brother William Heckman, a sister Francis M. Shriver, a brother-in-law Charles Shriver, both parents, and niece Jody Shriver. Stan is survived by his wife of 67 years, Donna Jean Heckman, of Harrison, son Mark Allen Heckman (Carmen) of Harrison, daughter Cathy Lynn Frederick of Clare, six grandchildren – Jason, Megan, Erica, Justin, Brandi, and Rochelle, three great-grandchildren – Eli, Jayla, and Deon, niece Debbie Sharp and nephew Rick Shriver. Visitation for Stan will be held at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home on Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral Services will be held at the Clare United Methodist Church on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor John Kasper officiating. Cremation to follow the services with burial of cremains to take place in the Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw, Indiana. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the American Cancer Society -Clare County or to the Clare United Methodist Church Youth Mission Fund. On-line guestbook at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Stanley "Stan" Parks Heckman

October 1, 1927 - May 7, 2015