Dave was a great mentor to me when I worked with him in a Garden Grove store before I was transfered to the new store opening for the store on Harbor Blvd. He always had a positive attitude. I enjoyed working with him. He treated everyone with kindness and respect. Taught me a great deal about shoplifters. After the store was robbed Dave came back to the store to see how I was doing. I always had the feeling he truly cared about people. After I was transfered to San Diego I had an opportunity to visit Dave and Chris along with my 2 kids at their home in Garden Grove. I'm in Anaheim this week and wanted to visit again. I was looking for their address and came across this notification. Dave had a great love for Chris. I saw the wonderful relationship they had when we visited them. Rest in peace.

My fondest memory of cousin Dave was in the 1960'S when he came to visit us in California while he was in the Navy.  He was such a handsome young sailor in his Navy Blues.  I enjoyed our special outing when Daddy (his uncle Harvey) took us out to a Dodger baseball game at Dodger Stadium one  fine summer day.. It was a fun day sitting in the stadium cheering the team and eating our hot dogs. Eventually, Dave and Chris would leave Ohio and come to live in California. 

Although he leaves us too soon,  he lived a full life and we are left with  many fond memories May he rest In peace. 

 You're the love of my life. Fifty four years just wasn't long enough.

David Hecker became family, friend and golf buddy when I married his cousin, Marsha, June of 1971.  One of his passions was golf.  We played countless rounds of golf over the 50+ years I have known him.  I will never forget our lengthy discussions, and just hanging out with him.  He would call me kid or cuz.  Dave was a good guy and I am going to really miss him.  May you rest in peace my friend,  until we meet again.  

My family and I will always cherish Davids charisma and hospitality.  We always enjoyed when he and Chris would come visit in Arizona. After the travelling stopped he was always a quick call away for a chat or a welcoming stop on a trip to California. The kids enjoyed he and Chris' backyard where we would get the tortoise experience, another fabulous example of their care and love.  Those Hecker men are easy to love and of course be missed but we will see them again in heaven! 

My cousin, David, was a good man. He had a good smile and a great laugh and he shared them well. I will forever be thankful for Dave and how he added depth to our family gatherings.  He was a great example of a good man. May God heal the sorrows of his family and bless and comfort them richly with His Love and His Peace.  

David Thank you for your service in the US Navy and as a Vietnam Veteran. Your work history and kindness for all your years and hard work with Thrifty Drug was an  amazing career. You know I always loved you and appreciated all the support with our Mom & Father over the years. Rest in Peace 😔 

My dear brother David, I will think of you everytime I see a Beautiful Red Cardinal. Be free now from pain and know you were deeply loved I will miss our phone conversations and I know God will wrap you in his arms with hugs 
Love always from your youngest sister
Kathryn A Clark ( Hecker) 


OBITUARY

Howard David Hecker

March 18, 1943 – October 21, 2021

Westminster Memorial Park and Mortuary

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