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Leslie Heikkila Obituary

Heikkila, Leslie E. Les Sat., March 18, 2017 . Les was born in Wright, MN to Walter and Margaret Heikkila, August 24, 1936. He is survived by his wife Linda Heikkila (nee Engle), his daughter, Debbie Heikkila of Morgan Hill, CA and his grandson Kyle Heikkila of St. Louis; stepfather of Jennifer (Suvir) Dhar, Jarrett (Khara) Surtin and their children, Logan, Luke, Lyla Surtin and Sebastian Dhar all of St. Louis. Les was preceded in death by his first wife Judy Heikkila and son David Heikkila; Les was a long time member of the St. Louis Business Aviation Community and he was retired Vice President of Emerson Flight Operations. As his grandson Kyle said, A man passionate about his hobbies, he loved his golf and enjoyed flying and maintaining his fleet of warbirds. He will be greatly missed. Services: Celebration of Life Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Spirit Airport 18444 Edison Ave. Chesterfield, Mo. 63005. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Wounded Warriors or to the charity of your choice. www.colliersfuneralhome.com



Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Mar. 26 to Apr. 21, 2017.

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Todd Pollard

April 21, 2017

I had the pleasure of meeting Les with the Stearman group at Creve Couer airport. I admired his spirit and love for aviation. So glad I got to meet him. May he enjoy his new wings in heaven.

April 17, 2017

Offering Deepest Sympathy to The Family. May your Fond Memories shine through your sorrow.May Almighty God's Promises give you Hope for the near future. ...John 5:25-29

April 16, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at Hosea 13:14 Lima Ohio

April 16, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eleanor Poehlman

April 8, 2017

Our entire family is thinking about your loss of Leslie. Our most sincere sympathy.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely, Aunt Eleanor Poehlman and family

April 7, 2017

My sincerest condolences to your family during this time of grief. Please find comfort in the verses at Jeremiah 29: 11-13

April 3, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family for your great loss. Jude 1: 20, 21

March 31, 2017

TO THE FAMILY;

My sincere condolences,may the promise at JOHN 6:40 give you comfort and hope in the days to come.

March 27, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at Hosea 13:14 Lima Ohio

Brenda Kearns

March 26, 2017

We will greatly miss Les, who was always such a good friend to us. We will never forget his kindness. Prayers to Linda, Debbie and all the family that he so dearly loved.

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