After graduating from East Lansing High School in 1960, she received a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and her MSW from the University of Illinois Chicago. She worked for 31 years as a counselor at the Student Heath Center at Oregon State University and maintained a private practice. During her career she received the honor of being the Oregon Social Worker of the Year in 1978.
Georgine was very active in her church, Grace Lutheran Church in Corvallis, OR, and served on various board and councils.
Georgine is survived by Ray Sanders of Albany, OR; brother, Charles (Terry) Hecko of Cheboygan and Russell (Lynne) Hecko of Haslett; niece/goddaughter, Jodi (Paul) McConnell of Perry; nephews, Brian Hecko of Chandler, AZ, Daniel Hecko of Ludington, Michael (Taylor) Hecko of Cheboygan; great-nieces, Alicia McConnell and Kylee Hecko; great-nephews, Andrew and Johnathon McConnell and Wesley Hecko and Baby Hecko (expected September 3, 2018).
There will be a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Glendale Cemetery in Okemos, MI and a Celebration of Georgine’s life at Grace Lutheran Church in Corvallis, OR on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 1:30 p.m.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.greastlansing.com
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