BORN

1923

DIED

2013

W.C. Hefflefinger Obituary

W.C. Hefflefinger, 89, of Lubbock, formerly of Plainview, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Raider Ranch. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, April 5, 2013, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Bruce Green officiating. There will be a time for visitation immediately following the service in the Parish Hall. Burial of his cremated remains will be in Plainview Memorial Park under the direction of Lemons Funeral Home.
William Crofford Hefflefinger was born on May 30, 1923 in Plainview to Dennis and Ida Mae (Hall) Hefflefinger. He grew up in Plainview and graduated from Plainview High School. He attended and graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute, then enrolled in Texas A&M University. Upon completion of his sophomore year there, in 1942, he was drafted into the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and served during World War II in the European Campaign with 1019th Treadway Bridge Company, which was transferred to the 282nd Combat Engineers attached to the 3rd Army under General Patton.
On July 14, 1946, he married Margaret Alice "Peggy" Burkholder in Washington, D.C. before returning to Texas where he earned his BBA degree at Texas Technological College. Upon graduation W.C. joined his father in the land and investment business in Texas and New Mexico, in which he enjoyed his life-long career. He was a member of the board for City National Bank of Plainview for over 20 years. W.C. was a long-time member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Plainview.
W.C. is survived by his children: son, Mark Hefflefinger and his wife, Randee, of Dallas; daughters: Lynn Ford and her husband, Joe Don, of Lubbock; Lisa Hefflefinger of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Lori Weaver and her husband, Robert, of Allen; grandchildren: Chase Hefflefinger and his wife, Tifaney, of Dallas, Logan Hefflefinger and his wife, Copper, of Dallas, Hayden Travis and her husband, Scott, of Dallas, Emilee Hefflefinger, of New York, New York; Ashlee Dunn and her husband, Lee, of Midland, Joshua Ford of Denver, Colorado, Joni Stettheimer and her husband, Chris, of Ruidoso, New Mexico, Morgan Duval of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Walt Weaver of Allen, Travis Weaver of Allen, and Zach Weaver of Allen; and great-grandchildren Hudson Hefflefinger of Dallas, Hazel Hefflefinger of Dallas, Brendan Travis of Dallas, Annalee Dunn of Midland, Addie Dunn of Midland, Brady Dunn of Midland, Dawson Dunn of Midland, and Carson Stettheimer of Ruidoso, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents; his infant son, Paul Dennis, on November 5, 1957; and his wife, Peggy, on April 5, 2000 after nearly 54 years of marriage.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to Advanced Home Health and Hospice, 7727 Quaker Ave., Lubbock, Texas 79424, or to Visiting Angels, 12402 Slide Rd., Suite 303, Lubbock, Texas 79424, or to a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.lemonsfunerals.com.

Published by Ruidoso News from Apr. 3 to Apr. 17, 2013.
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Happy Birthday Daddy.
Love you, always

May 30, 2013

Lynn, Lisa, Mark, Lori and family, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful dad. Mother (Daphne) thought the world of him. We all loved Peggy and Crofford, and I know they are happy finally being together again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Shelley (Hegi) Kemp and family

Shelley Kemp

April 8, 2013

With very fond memories of Crawford and sorrow for his parting. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.
Pam Gaither and Michael Denosky of Austin, TX.

April 4, 2013

Lisa,I am praying for you and your family.I don't know if you remember me or not.You were in class with me at College Hill Elementary.I am not sure which teacher it was though.I saw your dads obituary and just thought I would extend my condolences.I have been in your shoes and I still miss him every day. Blessings,Marsha Eason Patrick

Marsha Patrick

April 4, 2013

Thinking of you all. Love you all.

Brooks Seigler Smith

April 3, 2013

Deepest sympathy to all of you Cindy Thompson and family Jimmy Carpenter

April 3, 2013

With deepest sympathy to you all Cindy Thompson and family and Jimmy




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April 3, 2013

To Lisa, Joni, Chris, and all of the rest of you, my love and prayers are being sent your way. Becky Bell-Durham

April 3, 2013

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