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1941 - 2008
Age: 67
HEIGHTON, Harry P.
Gobles
Harry passed away Monday afternoon, Nov. 17, 2008 in Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born March 29, 1941 in Kalamazoo the son of the late Parker H. and Ellen (Wetherbee) Heighton. He was a machinist for Eaton Manufacturing Company, worked in the propane business and the building trades before his retirement. Harry loved hunting fishing was an avid racing fan and was a member of the South Haven Fly Wheelers Association, Bloomingdale Lodge F&AM and the Allegan Eagles. Surviving are 2 sons, Keith (Mary) Heighton of Lawrence and Jeff (Carey) Heighton of Mattawan their mother Brenda Heighton; former wife, Terry Heighton; 5 grandchildren, Beth, Becky, Nickolas, Lyndsey and Katelyn; sister, Crecia (Robert) Tiffany of Mattawan; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Saturday (Nov. 22) 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Genesee Prairie Cemetery Oshtemo Township. |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Jennifer Honeycutt (Jenny Burleigh)
Wednesday December 3, 2008 at
3:25 PM
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Keith and Jeff, my prayers are with you during this time.
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Crecia Tiffany
Monday November 24, 2008 at
7:55 PM
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Missing my brother will always be with me, but what a wonderful feeling knowing he was loved by so many people and that gives our hearts such joy. Thank You all!!
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Michael Stozicki and family (Tiffany and Katie)
mstozicki@msn.com
Saturday November 22, 2008 at
11:20 AM
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The Swinehart Legend.
Once upon a time, in a remote deer camp in northern Michigan, there was a clever jokester by the name of Harry Heighton. I don't remember the exact year, but I must have been around ten years of age shen I visited this camp with my father, Steven J. Stozicki ("Uncle" Harry's devious accomplice), and my friend from church, Mike Shannon.
In the midst of enjoying the freedom of running wild (as boys are apt to do outside school walls), we were given stern warnings by Uncle Harry and my father. It may have been while we were enjoying Uncle Harry's famous (and secret) coney dog recipe that we were told of his evil and nefarious neighbors -- the Swineharts. Apparently, the Swineharts didn't take kindly to any other people in their neck of the woods. It wasn't unusual, in fact, for the Swineharts to shoot at anyone they perceived as trespassing on their turf.
I suppose it doesn't make much sense now, but we were nonetheless allowed then to explore the property with the simple instruction, "Be very careful." Sure enough, it wasn't long thereafter that my friend and I heard those despicable Swineharts trying to do us in. KABLAM! KAPOWIE! We were indeed surrounded by intermittent pot shots. Amazed (and perhaps a little terrified), we told Uncle Harry and my dad about what was going on. Is it safe? Should we leave? Were those nasty Swineharts going to do us in?
Well, no...we eventually learned that our two elders had cleverly wrapped firecrackers around a few of Uncle Harry's cigarettes. These improvised explosive devices would be set alight at various places on the property. Eventually, the cigarette burned down and ... KABLAM ... the Swinehart's gunshots were created.
It was a good laugh in the end and a good time had by all. My family and I extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of my Uncle Harry. Although I haven't seen Uncle Harry for many years, his jokes are fondly remembered, and I am sure he will be missed by those dear to him.
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Paul and Geraldine Sampsell
Friday November 21, 2008 at
4:11 PM
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We always enjoyed seeing Harry at Shagnasti's as well as Keith just before we would go to the Golf Outing's. Our condolence's go out to the family.
Paul and Geraldine
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RAY (Razor) SAXTON
Friday November 21, 2008 at
1:23 PM
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ART & DIXIE SAXTON
rjsaxton@verizon.net
Friday November 21, 2008 at
1:22 PM
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Kay and Dick Wesler
Friday November 21, 2008 at
10:24 AM
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Harry will hold a special place in everyones Heart. He was a dear friend to many. He will be missed deeply. Harry's smile, laughter, pranks and many stories will keep his memory alive for all. deepest sympathy to Jeff and Keith and his extended family.
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kay and Dick Wesler
Friday November 21, 2008 at
10:20 AM
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Jim Cline
jrandddcline@aol.com
Thursday November 20, 2008 at
4:52 PM
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Harry worked with my father (Slim Cline) and my brother ( Mike Cline)
Harry would stop at my garage sales on 28th ave quite often to
mostly chat.
Condolonces from the Cline family.
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Tom & Karen (Manning) Mott
kmott@kuipersinsurance.com
Thursday November 20, 2008 at
4:50 PM
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Thinking of you all...so many wonderful memories from years ago. Love to all, Karen
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Butch and Barb Lounsbery
Thursday November 20, 2008 at
4:45 PM
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Jeff and Keith,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Your father will be greatly missed by all who knew him, he was a wonderful person.
Butch and Barb Lounsbery
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Kim and Chuck Braybrooks
Thursday November 20, 2008 at
10:49 AM
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We are so sorry for the loss of your dad, your grandpa and everyones friend...Harry. He was a very special person that everyone loved and everyone will miss forever. You are all in our thoughts at this time.
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Valerie Heighton Cullison
Thursday November 20, 2008 at
10:21 AM
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To my distant cousins, I am sorry I never met Harry. God bless you all at this time. My 82 year old father, David Earl Heighton will shortly join him on the other side. Bless you all!
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Donna DeVries And Family
Wednesday November 19, 2008 at
4:36 PM
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I'm so sorry for you loss. Harry will be greatly missed. He was a good friend to me I will miss a great deal. God be with you in this time of need. Randy will be happy to see him. God Bless
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