Patricia Irene "Pat" Heckman's Obituary
Mrs. Patricia Irene Heckman, age 83, passed away Sunday morning, March 27, 2011, at a local nursing home. She was born July 8, 1927 in Muskegon to Howard and Ima (Forsberg) Nobes. Pat had been employed as office manager for Republic Mayflower Moving Company for 30 years prior to her retirement in 1994. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Patricia was a wonderful mother and grandmother, being very involved in scouting when her children were young. She is survived by her 3 children, , Janet K. Holstine of Scotts, MI, Steven (Brenda) Heckman of Montague, and Susan Wilcoxson of Muskegon; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a sister, Margaret “Peggy” (Walt) West of Muskegon; and several nieces and nephews. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters, Betty Nobes and Frances St. Amour. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11AM Saturday, April 2, 2011 at The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565 with Robert Gerke, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran in Caledonia, friend of the family, officiating. Interment will be made in Lakeside Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to American Heart Association, National Kidney Foundation, or Trinity Lutheran Church. Share memories with the family at their online guest book @ www.sytsemafh.com.
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