David Heinchon Obituary

1987-2013 David went home to his Heavenly Father Friday, March 22, 2013, and was reunited with his Grandma Jean. David was born in Hanford, Calif., in December 1987 to Elizabeth and Richard Heinchon, their only child. For them, David had answered all their prayers.  He was born with a cherub smile and deep dimples, and regardless of his age, both became his trademark look as he greeted anyone that came into his life.  We do not know why David left us so soon, but we know that while he was here with us he made a difference in our lives. He was compassionate, headstrong, funny and smart. He was resilient, tenacious, reverent and patriotic.  You knew where you stood with David and he did not back down from what he believed - we all admired him for his strong convictions. David was a true dreamer and adventurer. From his time in Scouts to his life at the beach, David looked for every opportunity to "live on the edge" and live life to its fullest! He was a member of Tehachapi Nazarene Church and active in AYSO and t-ball. He joined Cub Scout Pack 136 when he was seven years old and crossed over into Boy Scout Troop 136 in 1999. David, and four other Tehachapi scouts, attended the 2001 Boy Scout Jamboree in A.P. Hill, Va. He got to venture into the Amish communities, see the battlefields of Gettysburg and the skyscrapers of New York in Times Square. He also rode to the top of the Twin Towers in New York, just two short months before 9-11. David achieved the rank of Life Scout and Order of the Arrow before he left Tehachapi for his next great adventure. For the past six years, David has worked and played in Grover Beach.  His favorite past time was racing his truck on the sand dunes.   David never met a stranger, and befriended anyone young and old alike. He shared a love of cars with his friends and when he would visit those in Tehachapi, he could be found under the hood or changing brakes alongside his friends. We will all miss his stories that amused us, his smile that calmed us and his lust for life that made us all want to know him. Rest in peace David, you were loved. David is survived by his parents, Richard and Liz Heinchon of Tehachapi; uncles Melvin Young (Quinn) of Ferndale, Wash.; and Jaimie Heinchon of Vermont; cousins Ann Young, Eliza Morris (Chris) of Bellingham, Wash.; and Neil Young (Ashley) of Sacramento, Calif.; and great aunt, Anna Pense (Don)of Atascadero. David is gone, but his spirit and joyous laughter will remain with the family and friends that will never forget him.  A memorial for David will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Spyglass Inn in Pismo Beach. In lieu of flowers, please send donations "In Memory of David Heinchon" to: Tehachapi Nazarene Church, Youth Activities, 19016 Highline Road, Tehachapi, CA 93561; or Boy Scout Troop 136, 511 Colinas St., Tehachapi, CA 93561.

Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on May 15, 2013.
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My Condolences to the Family. During this time of sorrow, may you find peace and comfort in God's promise found at John 6:40
J T

May 22, 2013

Richard & Liz....so sorry with the lose of "David" you special child....Much Love from UR Bakersfield friends/Grover Beach Buddies...Gary& Jackie Simpson...God is Good.. <3

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