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Marian Heckerman Obituary
Marian Louise McCreary Heckerman, age 85 of Gainesville, FL, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville.
Marian was bom November 21,1925 in Beaver Falls, PA. She attended Chestnut Hill College, class of 1947 and graduated with a BA degree in Education.
Marian married her childhood sweetheart, Raymond O. Heckerman on June 14, 1947. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dr. Raymond O. Heckerman and eight children. Sheila, Ray, John, Caroline, Sharon, Michael, Mary Beth, and Margaret. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents John and Margaret McCreary, brother John, sister Ann, niece Jackie, son Peter Michael and daughter Virginia Marie.
We were truly blessed to have had such a wonderful, devoted and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother (Mimi) in our lives for so many years.
Viewing and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday May 31st, 2011 at 9:30am. at Holy Faith Catholic Church, with Fr. John Phillips as celebrant. Burial will follow at Countryside Cemetery.
The entire family would like to extend our greatest appreciation to Haven Hospice for allowing Marian's last days to be comfortable and peaceful.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Haven Hospice, 4200 N.W. 90th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606.
Arrangements are under the care of WILLIAMS-THOMAS FUNERAL HOME WESTAREA, 823 NW 143RD Street.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
WILLIAMS-THOMAS WESTAREA
352-376-7556
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Memories and Condolences
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janet
May 31, 2011
Our thoughts are with you in this challenging time, accept our sympathy. Soon all of mankinds woes will be past. Act 24:15.
James & Gretchen Greene
May 29, 2011
Mimi, words cannot explain how much we love you and how much you will be missed by all of your family and friends. I love you with all my heart!
Love, Gretchen, Jimmy, & Layla
Peter & Randa Torres
May 29, 2011
We love you, Mimi!!!!
Love, Peter Michael, Randa and Addison
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