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SYRACUSE – Larry Dillman Heckaman, 66, passed away Nov. 22, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born May 9, 1947, in Nappanee, to Ivo “Pete” and Mona Lou “Motts” Heckaman. Throughout his life, he touched so many lives with his generosity, happy-go-lucky attitude and free spirit. Loving father and loyal friend, he was a favorite in the Lake Community where he loved warm summer days and rock ‘n’ roll nights. For the past 17 years, he lived in Syracuse with longtime companion, Diane Rager, along with her children, Alexandra and Kieg Rager. Surviving are two brothers, Gene Heckaman, Wakarusa, and Kim Heckaman, Nappanee; a loving sister, Linda Swank, Syracuse; five children: Danyi Beldavs, Bloomington; Brooke Heckaman, San Francisco, Calif.; Lisa Heckaman, Manhattan Beach, Calif.; Adam Heckaman, San Francisco, Calif.; and Alexandra Heckaman, San Diego, Calif.; and two grandchildren, Guthrie Douglas and Briviba Beldavs, Bloomington. A celebration of life will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Oakwood Hotel, Syracuse. ***** Flowers can be sent to Oakwood Hotel or donations can be made in his honor to the New Hope Pet Rescue, Syracuse.
