We Remember
HEICHERT, Steven
January 1, 1970 — January 1, 1970
It is with great sadness and broken hearts the Heichert family is announcing the passing of their son and brother, Steven Ronald Heichert. Steven was born January 3, 1992 in the city of Mission, British Columbia. He passed away peacefully at home, in Kelowna, surrounded by family on June 20, 2014 at the age of 22. Steven was diagnosed with cancer shortly after graduation in 2010, and fought a courageous 4 year battle. Through all the challenges Steven remained strong and continued without complaint, he kept his spirits high. Steven always made the day to day lives of those close to him as easy as possible. Steven is survived by his loving family: parents Marilyn and Brian Heichert; sisters Kristyn(Mirza) and Kelsey of Kelowna; Grandparents Jim and Elsie McRae of Kelowna, and Ron and Eleanor Heichert of West Kelowna; Uncles and Aunts: Dave Heichert of Peachland, Wayne (Cindy) McRae of Calgary, Brenda McRae of Kelowna, Heather (Rob) Hewitt of Stewiacke, NS, Glenn McRae of Calgary, and Brian McRae of Kelowna; and Cousins: Curtis, Tiffany, Ashley, Carter and Robert McRae of Calgary, and Sheldon Hewitt of Halifax NS. A Celebration of Steven’s Life will be held at the Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd, Kelowna on Saturday June 28th, 2014, at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers Steven has requested donations to the Kelowna SPCA, 3785 Casorso Rd, V1W 4M7. For those wishing to send a condolence, photos or share memories, may do so by scrolling down this page to the area called “Share Your Condolences”.
Service
Saturday June 28th, 2014, at 1:00 P.M.
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
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Kelowna SPCA, 3785 Casorso Rd, V1W 4M7 Link: www.spca.bc.ca/branches/kelowna/
Service Information
Service Details
The service for HEICHERT, Steven is scheduled for Saturday June 28th, 2014, at 1:00 P.M.. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.
Address & Contact for Service Location:
Springfield Funeral Home
2020 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC
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None.
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Condolences
Dear Brian, Marilyn and family,
I am saddened to hear of Steven’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Although he is no longer with you physically, he will always be in your heart and memories.
Debbie Cookson (nee Sauer)
Marilyn and Brian,Kristyn and Kelsey I am so sorry for loss of your son and brother Steven, his spirit will remain in your heart forever. My condolences to you.
Paula Newbury
We are so incredibly sad to hear of Steven’s passing. It is hard to comprehend such a loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Len, Carla, Tanner, Brady and Jess
Our hearts are with you Brian and Marilyn, Kristyn, and Kelsey. So very sorry to hear of Steven’s passing.
Very sad to hear about Steven. My sincere condolences to you all.
Robbie Striha
I am so sorry to hear of your Steven’s passing. I was one of his nurses at the Cancer Center and Steven had a wonderful smile and was a courageous young man. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family.
My heart and thoughts are with you,Matthew and I cried together at this sad news.Steven represented all that can be said about a fine young man.
Bob Harkness
We are so saddened to hear about Steven. We remember camping with you and your family at Mabel Lake and visiting with you here at our home and the Samsom’s. Steven grew up to be a very handsome young man. We will always remember him as a little boy with that cute little grin that he carried with him into adulthood. Our hearts go out to you, Brian and Marilyn and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Miles and Cori Cinnamon, and family.
No words can express our heartbreak for all of your family. Please know that our hearts are with you and that I am sure that it will only be the good times and the proud times of which there were many, that will remain in your hearts and minds forever.
Love Lee, Anita, Stormee, Shadow, Migeena, Kaianne and of course my Mum and Dad, Pat and Christine.
Sending our deepest condolences. Hoping that comfort and peace may come to you all. Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
My heart breaks for you and your family in this tragic time Brian. May the good times and memories you all share guide you through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences to your family.
We are so incredible sad to
hear of Steven’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family Our deepest Condolence Ivor & Rita
Dear Brian, Marilyn and family,
We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Stephen’s passing. Brian speaks of him so very fondly; he was clearly a wonderful young man who was much loved and will very sadly missed. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
With deepest sympathy
Zoe and Jamie Armer
The Heichert Family; Sorry to hear about Steven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember that grin of his and that mischevious twinkle in his eye – – especially when sneaking out of the house when Grandma was babysitting!!
Heichert Family; Sorry to hear about Steven, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember that grin and the mischevious twinkle in his eye – – especially when sneaking out of the house when Granda was babysitting!! Take Care –
Dear Marilyn, Brian, Kristyn & Kelsey.
There are no words to describe the loss you bear. Our memories of Steven as a young boy was…he always made us giggle and giggle! He was always so happy:) You will be forever in our thoughts.
Nick, Penney, Nicole, Cara & Leah
Dear Brian, Marilyn and Family….
I am so deeply sorry to hear about Steven. Our thoughts, sympathy and love are with your family.
Love, Krista Hickey
So sorry to hear about Stephen
No parents should have to lose there childern
Wishing your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
With heartfelt condolences,
Kim and Ken McLeod
Brian, Marilyn & family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family and all those who were touched by Steven during his lifetime.
To the Heichert Family
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your precious Steven…there is no deeper pain than losing a child.May Steven have found peace in his new life and may you all find peace in your wonderful memories of him. I remember Steven in grade 6 at the Watson Road Fun Fair taking advantage of the water balloon station,not a dry person around him!!!
With Love & Compassion
Patti,Sam,Jenna, Samantha & Ross DiMaria
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Steven. My heart goes out to all of you. Wishing you great strength at this time. Denita and family.
We are so very saddened by the news of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Our daughter Kim was a good friend with Kristyn growing up – we didn’t get to know Steven, but it sounds like he was a wonderful son who will be missed. We are so sorry.
Dear Brian, Marilyn and family, we are so very sorry to hear about the passing of your precious son Steven. He faced his illness with such courage, dignity and class. Please know that our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
We are so sad to hear the news of Steven’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Steven’s grin and that mischevious twinkle in his eye – – especially when he snuck out of the house when Grandma was babysitting!! Take Care –
Brian & Marilyn
I am so sorry to hear of Steven’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Cyndy Riggs
Dear Marilyn, Brian and family.
My Deepest Sympathy to All of the family . So sad to hear of Stephens passing..
Mary Kostaschuk
What a very touching photograph. My heart goes out to you.
I am so sorry for your loss and even though I did not know Steven my son did and was in contact with him throughout his illness. I do know that Max went to see him the very day he completed his final exams at university in May and I was proud that his priority was with his friend that was sick. We are all thinking of you at this time of sadness. Sally, Roy, Max and Tom Heinrick
Marilyn and Family,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. With heartfelt condolences. Marian McKay
Dear Marilyn, Brian, Kristen, and Kelsey:
So sorry to hear of Steven’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time. I very much enjoyed my brief visits with him at the water store over the past few years and was deeply saddened to hear his health had taken a turn for the worse. You have the Clerke family’s deepest sympathy and can take comfort in knowing the positive impact he had on so many peoples lives.
Shawn, Rhonda, Cody and Connor Clerke
Dear Heichert Family. Steven has been on my mind a lot lately and I would like to share some of my favorite memories of him with you. The first thing that struck me about Steven was his eyelashes, which were a mile long! Steven was always so polite around Wayne and I, and always made a point of having a conversation with us whenever he came to visit Sarah. And he always added something funny to our dinner conversations too. He came over after a family Christmas dinner one time and when I greeted him at the door he asked how our Christmas dinner was and I told him it wasn’t very good and asked how his was and he said it wasn’t very good either, and then we both laughed at our joke. I clearly remember how gorgeous Steven and Sarah looked at their graduation, and how I ran around our yard laughing and waving when the helicopter Brian, Steven and Sarah were in buzzed our place, and how happy Steven was to be able to fly for the first time.
When Steven came to visit our farm about three weeks ago I hugged him and told him how sorry I was about his illness he said it was okay. When I said, no not really, he shook his head and said, no really it’s okay. I’m doing what I love. I’m seeing all my friends. It was obvious Steven had honestly come to the point of acceptance toward his illness and whatever fate had in store for him. What a brave soul!!
It is true what they say about only the good die young. I wish this wasn’t so, but whenever I think of Steven now I have this feeling he has been released and is experiencing only joy and happiness now. We’ve all been blessed with the time we’ve had with Steven, and I sincerely wish you all well with your healing journeys. May God continue to hold you in the center of His Love.
Carolyn Ludwar
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know Steven fought valiantly for years, and you suffered along side him. The only saving grace is that he is now finally at peace, and I hope you find solace it that. I know he will always be in your heart.
So incredibly sad to hear about the loss of your son Steven.
Our deepest condolences
Fern and Val
so sorry to here of your son passing,my prayers go to you.
Dear Marilyn, Brian, Kristen and Kelsey,
Our family was heart-broken to hear of Stevens passing. We have so many fond memories of him growing up in our neighborhood. The little boy with the sweet smile hunting for Easter eggs, playing hockey, riding his bike and growing into a tremendous young man. He will never be forgotten. Know that we are thinking of you at this sad time.
Cathy, Scott, Jill and Jason Harding
Our thoughts are with you all.
Garry, Coreen Fowler, Tiffany & Keylan
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Steven. I had the pleasure of knowing the wonderful son/brother of yours. He could brighten up anybody’s day with his wonderful smile. My deepest condolences to your family at this difficult time.
Kristi Truant
We send our sincere condolences for your loss.
Carolyn & Larry Krar Peachland
Brian my thoughts are with you and your family at this time. No one should suffer the loss of a child. Memories will help heal your pain.
Brian & Marylin
So sorry to here about Steven’s passing. I know he put up a good fight for a long time. Our heart felt condolences to you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss-having had a daughter who passed to cancer-we understand your sorrow……we square danced many year ago with Ron & Ellie…our thoughts are with all the family
Dearest Steve,
You were part of my childhood. I can hear your voice and laugh in my head so easily. You’re still here with us, only it is in our hearts now. That is immortal. I want to send you all the love that is within my power to give. Hope you’re peaceful and well. I love you.
Our hearts and thoughts are with you.
Dear Brian and Family
We are truly sorry to hear of Steven’s passing. All of you fought a valiant and brave battle with him through these last four years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I am so very sorry to hear this news. I remember Steven as the dear friend of my daughter back when they were so young and full of humour and fun. I know Lily is reflecting on fond memories of those times… Caring thoughts go out to Steven’s family.
Dear Brian,
Although we work together I was shocked to learn belatedly that Steven had passed away. You have endured and been so stoic during Steven’s four year battle. Had I known, the day I gave you a hug, I would have said something but words would not and can not convey the grief I feel for you and your family.
Heartfelt condolences to you, Marilyn, Kristyn & Kelsey
Jill MacKenzie
Our thoughts are with you. Uncle Gordon, Aunt Betty & family.
I miss you a lot Steven. I am so glad you were part of my life and very glad that you were my cousin. Love you and miss you
I was so sorry to hear of Stevens passing. My heart and prayers go out to you.
My deepest condolences.
Deanna
Living out of province and disconnected is hard; this is something I just found out about. Steven and I went to school together from middle school until university. We shared many of the same classes. Although not involved in the same social circles or hobbies, he was my – as well as others – point of connection to whatever they were. What I mean to say is that Steven was interested and caring to everyone and thing around him; Steven was the kind of person to live to connect rather than live to define. It takes a good family to raise a person like Steven. It takes a genuine and attentive person to come into this role as well. I am sorry for your loss.
I am not sure if your family is the sentimental type, but I have an old school book of his with his name in it. You are more than welcome to have it if you are interested.
Dear Marilyn and Brian, I am so sorry to hear of loss of your son Steven. Your loss gives me such sorrow, as cancer has taken another young sole. Our family also has lost a niece to cancer at the age of 21, understanding your sorrow. I think of you often Marilyn. Sending you hugs and prayers. Robin from highland park