Hildred Faye Heckler

Hildred Faye Heckler

March 25, 1923 - February 05, 2015

Hildred Faye Heckler

March 25, 1923 - February 05, 2015

Obituary

Hildred “Sis” Heckler was born in Rock Falls, IL on March 25, 1923, to the late Fred and Grace Wallace. She moved with her family to Alhambra, CA in 1967 and lived there until 1991, and then moved to San Clemente, CA. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Fae Heckler for 33 years. She was also predeceased by her dear sister, Virginia Reiley, and by her beloved granddaughter Kimberli McBride. She will be sadly missed by her dear sister and faithful “Sunday afternoon drive companion” Audrey Gutches of Woodland Hills, CA; her beloved daughter Vicki McBride of San Clemente, CA; her loving son Gregg, daughter-in-law Andrea and granddaughter Ellie, of Aliso Viejo, CA; and her loving son Rick, daughter-in-law Noreen and grandchildren Gabrielle and Evan, of San Juan Capistrano, CA. She will also be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her stepchildren, Jerry Heckler (Sterling, IL), his wife, Linda, and his children Chris and Julie; Sally Dolin (Rock Island, IL) and her children Mary, Peggy and Doug; and Bruce Heckler (Carlsbad, CA), his wife Jina and their son Sean; as well as many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be held at O’Connor Mortuary on Friday, February 13, 2015. A visitation hour will be held at 12 noon, followed by a funeral service at 1PM. Immediately following the service will be a reception at the home of Rick and Noreen Heckler. All are welcome. Burial will take place at Rose Hills Cemetery, Whittier, CA, on Saturday, February 14, 2015.

Our beloved “Mama Heck”, as she was known to many, began her working life during World War II, when she went to work in a factory in Rockford, IL, to help support her family and the war effort. She held several other jobs over the years, but her most important role was that of caregiver. Whether as a mom, raising her children; a faithful wife swinging a hammer alongside “Papa Heck” to support his many construction projects; a trusted friend and neighbor; a dear sister; a beloved aunt; or as a doting Grandma rocking the babies to sleep, teaching the grandkids all about her friends from back in the day (the Apple Sisters – Seedy and Corey, or the Corn Brothers – Shuck and Husky..), and teaching Kimberli how to say the alphabet backwards (one of her best party tricks!), Sis’ world revolved around her family and friends and she will be sadly missed by all. Sis brought joy and laughter into this world and always brought much beauty to everything she touched. We know she is once again dancing in Heaven, and that if she could send us a message it would be “Oh Kid, I love it here! Everyone is wearing all white!!”

Services will be held at O’Connor Mortuary on Friday, February 13, 2015:
25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA
A visitation hour will be held at 12 noon, followed by a funeral service at 1PM.

Immediately following the service will be a reception at the home of Rick and Noreen Heckler. All are welcome.

Burial will take place at Rose Hills Cemetery, Whittier, CA, on Saturday, February 14, 2015.

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5 responses to Hildred Faye Heckler

  1. angie young says:

    As we say a Final Farewell to our Beloved “Mama Heck”, it is with Happy Memories of Family, Love & Laughter that I will cherrish for many years to come. She will forever be near & dear to my Heart as one Very Special, Beautiful Lady ! Rest In Peace Mama Heck,
    I Love You !!! Angie xoxoxoxoxoxox
    P.S. Please give my Love to Papa Heck, Kimi & McKeever ! xo

  2. angie young says:

    Lit a candle in memory of Hildred Faye Heckler

  3. Mom,
    May every joy and memory bring peace to your heart. I think of you and Kim every moment of every day. That’s easy. However, there’s an ache in my heart that will never go away. Isn’t it wonderful to be able to walk again. You and Kim and Daddy dance whenever you can. A shout out to Grandma, Aunt Virginia, Uncle Hub, and Daddy Don. (and of course to all of my loved ones)
    Until we meet again,
    BIG HUGS AND KISSES1
    Vicki Kaye, and Mommy to you Kimberli

  4. Dear “Sis” as I read through your obituary I got to the part about how everything you touched became beautiful and that could not be more true…you put more beauty into everything you did than anybody I have ever known.
    As a very young woman I was blessed to have had you for my neighbor and was able to learn so many wonderful things from you…I feel so blessed that even though we move quite far away from each other I was able to have you in my life all the way up to your very last day.
    The wonderfully unique and loving Person that I was blessed to know will go on living in my heart and mind…so now I will not say good bye but I will say until we meet again…love you beyond words and will be missing you until then. :heart:

  5. JoAnn Otto says:

    Many memories Hildred..I believe one of your saying was “God love her”.. You were such a Mom of faithfulness..Remembering the times I came to Vickies birthday parties..It was such a priviledge for me to be there..Remembering staying over night and for breakfast we had “Cinnamon and sugar toast” first time ever..
    “what a treat.”..
    In looking at your family photo’s, What a sweet family and how beautiful you are …I just remember you having redish hair, I love your gray– you are so just beautiful…
    Remembing visiting you and Vickie and how you had her sing and yes “ABC’s backwards..I know you will be missed , but so wonderful to leave this world behind..
    Blessings to you Vickie and family..Love you forever….Aunt JoAnn

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