Harold Heckathorn

Harold Eugene Heckathorn, 56, of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Cremation has taken place. Services will be held at a later date.

Harold was born June 1, 1956 in Niles, Michigan the son of the late Charles Edward and Marge (Cox) Heckathorn. On December 3, 1977 he married Ruth Ellen Burgoyne Together they owned and operated Happer’s Mart in New Troy for over 20 years. Harold was known as “Happer”.

Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Ruth; Child - Nicole M.(Tracy) Holt of Johnson City, TN; sister - Dollie (Larry) Mead of KY; brother - Bill (Charlette) Heckathorn of TX; and his faithful canine companion, Abby.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.