HEIDECKER: Barry Edward
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January 14, 1947 鈥� November 6, 2015
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Barry was born on January 14, 1947, to Ed and Lena (nee Hoeflicher) Heidecker at Prince Albert, SK. He was the youngest of three children, growing up with his sisters Ethel and Diane. Barry was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. With peace and grace, he accepted his cancer diagnosis, showing strength and perseverance. Barry was called to be with his Lord on Friday, November 6, 2015, while a patient at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK. He was 68 years of age. Barry was raised and lived his entire life on the farm near Middle Lake, working alongside his father and the family raising polled Herefords and grain farming under Triple H Farm Ltd. He attended school at Middle Lake Country School and Grove Lake School. In 1965, Barry met the love of his life, the new teacher in town, Marjorie Pearce. They were married on June 10, 1967. Together, they raised their three children. Barry was widely known and respected in the community and surrounding area for his involvement with many boards and committees, including Faith Lutheran Church, Bethany Pioneer Village, Lions Club, District Health Board, Rec. Board, Park Board, Hall Board, R.M. Councillor, School Board Trustee, and the Fish and Game League. Being gifted with a strong will, public speaking, and leadership abilities, he held the chairman role on most boards at some time. Barry found enjoyment and happiness in many activities, such as fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, the 4-H Club, collecting caps, piloting his plane, bowling, commercial net fishing, travelling, and he always enjoyed Marj鈥檚 cooking. He farmed most of life and, in 1999, embarked on a trucking career that saw him travel to 42 states and all 10 provinces. Barry always marvelled at how he could see four seasons in one long-haul trip. Always known for being a master storyteller, he kept everyone updated on his travels and adventures through his well-known emails!!!! 鈥淎ll glory and praise to God for Barry鈥檚 life.鈥� He will be lovingly remembered and forever missed by his wife of 48 years, Marjorie (nee Pearce) Heidecker; one son, Lyal (Michell) Heidecker; two daughters: Leah (Joe) Campo, and Lynn Heidecker (Dennis Peacock); five grandchildren: Taryn (Nicole), Miranda, Morgan, Makenna, and Jayden; one sister, Ethel Johnson and her family; mother-in-law, Rose Pearce; and by numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Barry was predeceased by his parents, Ed and Lena (nee Hoeflicher) Heidecker; one sister, Diane Mertz; and by his father-in-law, Harry Pearce. The Funeral Service was held at Faith Lutheran Church, Middle Lake, on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor John Rapp. The memorial table attendants were Marianne Bautz and Shirley Kielau. Barry鈥檚 children were the urnbearers. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥渁ll those who shared in Barry鈥檚 life鈥�. Interment followed at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either Faith Lutheran Church or Birch Manor, Bethany Pioneer Village. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
