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Richard Heck Obituary
Visitation is 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. to noon Monday at O'Connor Funeral Home. His funeral is 2 p.m. Monday at Solid Rock Bible Church, with burial in Highland Cemetery.
Survivors include his loving wife, Julie; sons Damon (Amber), Nick (Trisha), and Tanner, all of Great Falls; mother and father Helen and Clif Heck of Glentana; sisters Sheri (Mike) Tarr of Blaine, Minn., Pam (Jeff) Reiher of Burnsville, Minn., Bobi (Doug) Irving of Turner, Ore., and Linda (Tom) Ploof of Isanti, Minn.; father-in-law and mother-in-law Elder and Delores Nelson of Wolf Point, Mont.; and brothers and sisters-in-law Coy (Mary) Nelson of Vida, Mont., Robyn (Tim) Wolf and Arlee (Darwin) Fox, all of Fort Peck, Mont., and Dane Nelson and Pepper Lynn (Grant) Zimmerman, all of Wolf Point. Rick will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and many friends.
Rick was born in Great Falls, attended schools in Glentana and graduated from Opheim High School in 1967. He graduated from MSU Northern in Havre with a bachelor's degree in education and a minor in drafting. He was vice president at Anderson Steel Inc. in Great Falls for 34 years, and had recently started his own business with his son Damon.
Rick enjoyed golf, bowling and motorcycle riding with his buddies, and Friday night poker with the boys.
He was an avid supporter of youth hockey and loved watching his boys play hockey. Rick was active in his community, Optimist Club, and president of his golf league and bowling leagues
Rick will be always remembered by his wonderful smile and love of life. He truly will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Great Falls Community Ice Foundation. Condolences may be sent online to www.greatfallstribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Heck
Savanah Nelson
June 8, 2006
Julie and Family:
Rick was a wonderful person. He always had a smile on his face and made you feel comfortable when you were around him. He will remain in our memories for years to come. We will never forget what a great guy he was. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you throughout the years. If you need anything, just let us know.
With Love,
Ryder, Savanah & Girls
Reever and Heidi Nelson
June 5, 2006
May the memories of rick always stay close. He was a wonderful person with a great family. You are in our prayers.
Jamie Ball and Ball Family
June 5, 2006
Heck Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in my familys prayers.
Tanya Lightfoot
May 31, 2006
Nick, Trisha and Heck Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Love you, Tanya, Donnie, Allie and David Michael
Bonnie Jorgensen
May 31, 2006
Dear Julie, I was so shocked and surprised when Sandy told me about your loving husband. My heart is so sad for you. You are a very wonderful person and he must be very proud of you and your courage. May The Lord hold you and you family close to His heart. GOD BLESS. Bonnie Jorgensen
Ronald Edwards
May 28, 2006
Please accept my sincere condolences, I have memories from school in Opheim and they are good memories.
Mindy & Jeff Gibson
May 27, 2006
Julie when I found out your husband was lost to you so suddenly I felt numb. I can't even amagine how you are feeling. I remember how your smile was so genuine and warm everytime I saw you. I believe that is a sign that you were loved very much especially by your husband. As humans we always question and I just try to remember that my mom always use to say not to question that God had a plan even at this moment and probably many more no one will understand that plan. I just wanted you to know you are in my family's thoughts and prayers and I hope your family and friends surround you with comfort. God will always be there. This kind of trajedy really makes people stop and realize their problems really are not that bad. You may not even remember me but please know I wish you comfort,happiness and love.
May 23, 2006
Heck Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Humerick Family
Jessica, Tammy, John, & Pat Dwyer
May 23, 2006
Dear Julie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Rick will be truly missed. He was such a nice and caring guy. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Jimbo Pehan
May 23, 2006
Cliff & Hellen, Julie and Family my condolances, what a shocker, I've spent numerous occaisions with Rick in Bowling, playing Basketball and other endeavors. Last time I seen Rick is at the Opheim Reunion a few years ago, a super individual, always with that smile, and a loving family... He will be missed... May God bless you all and give you the strength to go thru life without him, until we all meet again--someday in Heaven.
Becky Dougherty
May 22, 2006
Julie and family, Dan and I are so very sorry for your loss. The memories of our friendship when we were young married couples are still fresh and important to us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lloyd & Kim Buzzell
May 22, 2006
Dear Heck Family, We were so sorry to hear about Rick. He was such a wonderful dad, friend and youth hockey supporter. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family through this hard time.
Sarah McCafferty
May 22, 2006
Nick, Trish, and the entire Heck family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Dale Lamphear
May 22, 2006
Cliff & Helen,
My last contact with Rick would have been in the mid 1960's when I came over from Plentywood to stay a couple of days. Even though many years have passed, I remember Rick & I used to walk out into the field and throw rocks at the gophers. I am sorry to hear of his sudden & untimely death. My sympathy goes out to you and the family during this time of loss and reflection.
Dale
Betty & Inez Bailey
May 22, 2006
We want to send our love and prayers to all of you. So sorry to hear of your loss. Rick was a great guy in school and I know he was a wonderful man. Just know you are in our prayers. Love to you all.
carolyn weber
May 21, 2006
Julie and Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you,May you be blessed with loving memories and in time, peace of heart. Rick was a special person,his caring ways spoke volumes about someone who thinks of others. Sincerely Carolyn Weber
Shane Rensmon
May 21, 2006
Dear Heck Family,
I want to express my deepest condolences to you. I will always remember Rick as a supportive and giving man. He has touched many of us through hockey and everyday life. I am proud to have had the chance to know him and learn from him. From my family to yours, our prayers and thoughts go out to you.
Mike and Donna Hoey
May 21, 2006
Words cannot say how sorry we are for your loss. May the memories of a such wonderful husband, father and friend ease your pain over the years. We truly enjoyed knowing Rick and being a part of the "hockey family". Our prayers are with you all.
May 21, 2006
We have so many wonderful memories of our lives in Glentana - and they all include your family, Clif and Helen. We are so sorry we missed not knowing the wonderful man Rick turned out to be and our hearts ache for you all. Love and Prayers, Doris Holly Richard and Kenny Guy Triplett
Sharon (Stein) Pierce
May 21, 2006
Dear Clif, Helen and families,
Caring thoughts, deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Mike Love
May 21, 2006
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack Beckman
May 21, 2006
My first contact with Rick was in 1975 when I went to work on the Wasterwater Treatment Facility with Sletten Construction this lasted thoroughout the next 31 years. In my career in construction I have found few people as genuine, competent and sincere as Rick. We often talked about life in general and the trials and tribulations of the industry we worked in.
I thought at sometime I'd pursue a closer frtiendship outside of business but that opportunity is now past.
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your untimely loss. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by me and the huge number of people he touched in the industry.
Stacy Dirkson
May 21, 2006
Julie and Family;
You are in my constant thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry to hear about your loss of Rick. I truly will cheerish all the great times after work with all the laughs we had at the X-mas parties, summer parties, and the wine tasteing events.
Love and Prayers
Stacy
Vi Lemieux
May 20, 2006
Dear Clif, Helen and families,
I am so very sorry to hear of Richard's death.
Dennis & Karen Nelson
May 20, 2006
Julie and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry (Stein) and Steve Shadday
May 20, 2006
Julie, Clif and Helen, and all,
We are so very sorry for your loss -- Rick was a wonderful person. You are all in our thoughts.
Kent & Joan Paulson
May 20, 2006
Dear Julie and family,
Wow! We are so sorry for your loss. It has to be devastating to come so unexpectantly. We have you all in our thoughts and our prayers.
Blessings from Joan, Kent and family
Clint and Gaylene Casterline
May 20, 2006
Dear Julie and family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come. Clint and Gaylene Casterline
Amanda Wakeman
May 20, 2006
Damon and Amber I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayes are with you both at this difficult time.
Linda LaCook
May 20, 2006
Dear Julie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you.
Eric & Tasha Hoey
May 20, 2006
Rick will always be remembered by us as an easy going, hockey and golf loving and one HECK of a father. I want to say thank you for all your support in youth hockey, not only allowing your sons to play all of they way through but with all of the time spent on just keeping it going. It's been my pleasure knowing you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gene and Patty St. John
May 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God's blessings be upon you during this time of sorrow. We will always treasure our wonderful memories of Rick.
John Kelly
May 20, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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