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Steve Lee Hekkala

Portland, Oregon

Mar 31, 1931 – Jan 21, 2023

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BORN
March 31, 1931
DIED
January 21, 2023
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon

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Steve LeeHekkalaMarch 31, 1931 - Jan. 21, 2023 Steve Lee Hekkala passed away of natural causes Jan. 21, 2023 at Battle Creek Memory care in Salem. Steve was born in Spray, Ore. He was a graduate of Benson High School and served in the Army during the Korean War, followed by a 30-year career in...

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My name is Don Van Houdenos and I knew Steve for the many years that he served in the maintenance program down at the Main Post Office in Portland. He always had a terrific attitude along with his ability to perform his ability to keep equipment in full operation. Later on after Steve's retirement, I had changed jobs into a position where I performed maintenance in Post Offices that were in northern Oregon and southwest Washington. It was because of this position, I was able to visit...

My name is Augie Gatto, and my wife Frances lived in Twin Rocks for 20 years. We enjoyed spending time with your parents. They were great friends. Steve and I were in the Lions Club and I have many fond memories working BINGO, beach clean up, club picnics, going out to dinner and other community activities. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time of loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences.