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Alfred Heller Obituary
March 1, 1931 - Feb. 11, 2020
Watsonville
Alfred Lee Heller passed away peacefully at his home, in Watsonville Ca. at 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, due to complications related to age. Alfred is survived by his wife Marsha, sons Alfred Lee (wife Heather), Bruce (wife Christy) and Jonathan. Al had one grandson, Tabor and a brother, Thomas Heller and family of Hopewell N.J. Born March 1, 1931 in Easton Pa. to Clyde and Mildred Heller.
Known to everyone as Al, he briefly served in the U.S. Air Force. After being in Wyoming and Colorado Al returned to PA, where he attended UPSALA College in East Orange N.J. He went on to become an employee of the college. In about 1960 Al moved to San Francisco to work at UCSF where he met Marsha Eckhardt. In 1970 Al married Marsha in Los Altos Hill CA. and then settled in Boulder CO. The couple returned to CA in 1977 with their first two sons settling down in Watsonville. Watsonville is where Al spent the last 43 years, having one more son in 1984. Many will remember him from his many years working at OSH in Watsonville.
Al was a hardworking man devoted to his faith, and to his family. Among the things Al enjoyed was trains, automobiles, and airplanes. He also enjoyed collecting stamps. Al was surrounded by family and friends during the last week of his life, at which time he never forgot his hope of a resurrection in a paradise earth. There will be a Remembrance Gathering Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Independence Square 1355 Madison St, Watsonville CA 95076 from 2-5 PM. All who would like to stop by and give condolences to the family are welcome.
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Shawna
February 13, 2025
Al was one of the kindest men that I have ever met in my entire life. He was always with a smile on his face and had a soft spot for children. Children flocked to him with ease. He was always trying to make them laugh, smile and was just the sweetest man. I feel so very honored to have been able to call Al my friend.
My daughter loved Al and always looked forward to our OSH visits because She wanted to go and find Al. Al always love to go and sit in his old pickup and have his lunch. And after his lunch, he always took a little snooze. There was no bad day Al around because he could always make us smile or say something silly and make us laugh. AI will always be in my heart.
Shawna & Thomas
February 13, 2022
Al was such a Delight to work with. One of the kindest men I've ever had the privilege of knowing. Even after I left OSH I always went back to visit AL often. His Smile could light up any room!
Forever in our Hearts!
Shawna Barroga
February 24, 2020
Al. One of the Kindest men I've ever met. He adored my daughter and watched her grow up as part of the OSH family. Always in my heart. Thoughts & prayers to the family. <3 Shawna
Franklyn Lopes Jr
February 20, 2020
Worked with Al in Watsonville for 4 years at Orchard Supply. Than saw him again about a month ago at the new Outdoor Supply Hardware in Capitola. Was a great man to work with, and be around. Rest In Peace Al, you will be missed.
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