DWILE ARNOLD HEGGEM
January 29, 1926 ~ April 4, 2011
Dwile Arnold Heggem, 85, passed away peacefully in his Vancouver, WA home on April 4, 2011 with his family by his side. He was born in Waubay, SD on Jan. 29, 1926. He was a Vancouver resident since March 1991. Dwile graduated from San Jose High School California in 1944.
He then was drafted into the U.S. Navy and served on a destroyer in the Pacific Theater during WW II.
After graduating from San Jose State College in 1950, Dwile had a career with the YMCA from 1950-1977. In 1993 with the help of a minister he founded the Abundant Life Center, a New Thought Church.
Dwile served on Clark College Advisory Board for the Mature Learning Program from 1999-2006.
Dwile is survived by second wife, Ceora Heggem; brother, Dick Heggem and wife Kitty; daughters, Kathy Duff and husband Bruce, Claudia Locascio and husband Peter, Sandi Ravenswood and husband Frank; step-daughters, Linda Wheeler and husband Richard, Donna Dowdy and husband Ray and Dakota Duncan; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold S Heggem; mother, Amelia S. Heggem; first wife, Barbara J. Heggem, 1999; sister, Ramona Parriott; brothers, Ken Heggem and Irvin Heggem.
A celebration of life will be May 15, 2011, 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA.
Please sign Dwile's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Miss our friend. Fred
Fred Pahl
April 4, 2022
Miss our periodical phone calls catching up on our families and getting his input/advice on any matters that he might be of assistance. Just missing our "times together" whether near or far. He was a great influence on our lives....through the difficult and good times. He was and will always be our dear friend.... Love him. Fred & Anne Dee Pahl
Fred & Anne Pahl
April 4, 2019
Dear Ceora and Family:
As you know, Anne Dee and I have known Dwile for some 46 years.
We have known Dwile as a friend; brother in Christ;a YMCA collegue and a life long mentor.
Dwile was always there for us -through calm and troubled waters.
He was my first boss in the YMCA - he taught me much and was there whenever I needed advice or help. He made my career successful!
Dwile and I spent many hours on the telephone; email and skype just chatting about life and the future. I will miss our conversations.
Please accept our condolences on your loss of a great man; father; husband; grandfather;great grandfather and friend to so many...
I am honored that you have asked me to deliver his eulogy...thank you so much.
Anne Dee and I will miss him, but one thing is for sure...no one can ever take away our fond memories.
Your friends, Fred & Anne Dee Family
April 19, 2011
My thoughts are with the family and the members of the Abundant Life Center of Vancouver. Dwile, you will be missed!
Carol Painter
April 14, 2011
Dear Ceora and Dwile's Families,
Please accept our our warmest and most sincere condolences on the passing of our dear friend and mentor, Dwile. His constant friendship, support and advice have been a source of joy, guidance, and comfort to our family for more than twenty years. Over many lunches, Dwile and I have shared countless life experiences, much laughter, and plenty of tears. Dwile is, and always will be, a role model of a Friend, Brother, and wise and gentle man. Dwile graduated from San Jose High School and 20 years later I was teaching there--which we often laughed about. Ceora, we especially bless you and thank you for your unselfish loyalty and patience.
We are giving thanks for you all and blessing you at this difficult and challenging time.
Your loving Friends,
Don and Sandy Mattison and Family
Don and Sandy Mattison
April 12, 2011
Blessings on your way, friend. Thank you for your contributions to this world.
Chris
Chris Rust
April 10, 2011
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