Harold Eugene Hedrick passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, from lung cancer. Harold was born March 2, 1934, to Ida Florence Hyre Hedrick and Vernon Preston Hedrick.
Harold had the misfortune of not knowing his father, who was tragically killed in a car accident before he was born. He was raised in West Virginia by his mother, two brothers and a sister. Harold graduated from Keyser (W. Va.) High School in 1952. Before graduation, Harold worked with his brother, Press Hedrick, in his automotive shop and continued after graduation until enlisting in the U.S. Air Force around 1954.
After completing basic training and technical school, about one year later, Harold went back home and married his high school friend, Edna Junkins, Jan. 13, 1955. Harold and Edna transferred to Fairchild Air Force Base, where he worked on B-36s until they were phased out, and then was sent to Castle Air Force Base in California for the remainder of his time in service, working on B-52s. While Harold was in the service, the couple met and became lifelong friends with Walter and Louise Stevens. From this friendship, and after his U.S. Air Force commitment, Harold followed in Walt Stevens' footsteps and was hired at Cascade Cartridge Incorporated, now ATK, CCI-Speer. This is how Harold and Edna came to live in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley in 1965. Harold worked with Walter Stevens, and many other friends, at CCI-Speer and retired in 1995. In his 30 years at ATK, CCI-Speer, Harold grew many friendships inside the ammunition business and out.
Harold had a passion and love for guns and ammunition. This passion never waned throughout his life. Harold rarely missed a gun show and absolutely lived for and loved the opportunity to use his God-given gift of gab to work a deal with anyone. Prior to purchasing property in Hells Canyon, Harold spent a couple of weeks per year on the Chatcolet Lake with close friends and the family. As Harold, Edna and partners developed the property they purchased in Hells Canyon, it became the closest and most-enjoyed vacation spot for his family and friends. Harold earned his captain's license and ran Hal's Tours, river leisure trips, in Hells Canyon for a number of years. Harold was always active and interested in new challenges, so he later obtained his pilot's license and enjoyed flying his 1956 Cessna 172.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Preston Hedrick; mother Ida Florence Hedrick; both brothers, Hershel Hedrick and Vernon Hedrick; sister Helen Alexander; and unfortunately his daughter, Cindy Wightman, who passed away in 2001.
Survivors names omitted per findgrave policy.
Harold was a full-of-life guy - he thoroughly enjoyed living and to have his life end unexpectedly makes it very difficult for family and friends. He will be missed by many in the community and at the many gun shows he attended. Your time with us will not be forgotten. From family and friends, we will miss you, Harold Eugene Hedrick. In the spirit of Harold and for Harold, "Do you have a gun you want to sell or trade?"
Lewiston Tribune February 3, 2011
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Harold had the misfortune of not knowing his father, who was tragically killed in a car accident before he was born. He was raised in West Virginia by his mother, two brothers and a sister. Harold graduated from Keyser (W. Va.) High School in 1952. Before graduation, Harold worked with his brother, Press Hedrick, in his automotive shop and continued after graduation until enlisting in the U.S. Air Force around 1954.
After completing basic training and technical school, about one year later, Harold went back home and married his high school friend, Edna Junkins, Jan. 13, 1955. Harold and Edna transferred to Fairchild Air Force Base, where he worked on B-36s until they were phased out, and then was sent to Castle Air Force Base in California for the remainder of his time in service, working on B-52s. While Harold was in the service, the couple met and became lifelong friends with Walter and Louise Stevens. From this friendship, and after his U.S. Air Force commitment, Harold followed in Walt Stevens' footsteps and was hired at Cascade Cartridge Incorporated, now ATK, CCI-Speer. This is how Harold and Edna came to live in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley in 1965. Harold worked with Walter Stevens, and many other friends, at CCI-Speer and retired in 1995. In his 30 years at ATK, CCI-Speer, Harold grew many friendships inside the ammunition business and out.
Harold had a passion and love for guns and ammunition. This passion never waned throughout his life. Harold rarely missed a gun show and absolutely lived for and loved the opportunity to use his God-given gift of gab to work a deal with anyone. Prior to purchasing property in Hells Canyon, Harold spent a couple of weeks per year on the Chatcolet Lake with close friends and the family. As Harold, Edna and partners developed the property they purchased in Hells Canyon, it became the closest and most-enjoyed vacation spot for his family and friends. Harold earned his captain's license and ran Hal's Tours, river leisure trips, in Hells Canyon for a number of years. Harold was always active and interested in new challenges, so he later obtained his pilot's license and enjoyed flying his 1956 Cessna 172.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Preston Hedrick; mother Ida Florence Hedrick; both brothers, Hershel Hedrick and Vernon Hedrick; sister Helen Alexander; and unfortunately his daughter, Cindy Wightman, who passed away in 2001.
Survivors names omitted per findgrave policy.
Harold was a full-of-life guy - he thoroughly enjoyed living and to have his life end unexpectedly makes it very difficult for family and friends. He will be missed by many in the community and at the many gun shows he attended. Your time with us will not be forgotten. From family and friends, we will miss you, Harold Eugene Hedrick. In the spirit of Harold and for Harold, "Do you have a gun you want to sell or trade?"
Lewiston Tribune February 3, 2011
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Harold Eugene Hedrick passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2011, from lung cancer. Harold was born March 2, 1934, to Ida Florence Hyre Hedrick and Vernon Preston Hedrick.
Harold had the misfortune of not knowing his father, who was tragically killed in a car accident before he was born. He was raised in West Virginia by his mother, two brothers and a sister. Harold graduated from Keyser (W. Va.) High School in 1952. Before graduation, Harold worked with his brother, Press Hedrick, in his automotive shop and continued after graduation until enlisting in the U.S. Air Force around 1954.
After completing basic training and technical school, about one year later, Harold went back home and married his high school friend, Edna Junkins, Jan. 13, 1955. Harold and Edna transferred to Fairchild Air Force Base, where he worked on B-36s until they were phased out, and then was sent to Castle Air Force Base in California for the remainder of his time in service, working on B-52s. While Harold was in the service, the couple met and became lifelong friends with Walter and Louise Stevens. From this friendship, and after his U.S. Air Force commitment, Harold followed in Walt Stevens' footsteps and was hired at Cascade Cartridge Incorporated, now ATK, CCI-Speer. This is how Harold and Edna came to live in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley in 1965. Harold worked with Walter Stevens, and many other friends, at CCI-Speer and retired in 1995. In his 30 years at ATK, CCI-Speer, Harold grew many friendships inside the ammunition business and out.
Harold had a passion and love for guns and ammunition. This passion never waned throughout his life. Harold rarely missed a gun show and absolutely lived for and loved the opportunity to use his God-given gift of gab to work a deal with anyone. Prior to purchasing property in Hells Canyon, Harold spent a couple of weeks per year on the Chatcolet Lake with close friends and the family. As Harold, Edna and partners developed the property they purchased in Hells Canyon, it became the closest and most-enjoyed vacation spot for his family and friends. Harold earned his captain's license and ran Hal's Tours, river leisure trips, in Hells Canyon for a number of years. Harold was always active and interested in new challenges, so he later obtained his pilot's license and enjoyed flying his 1956 Cessna 172.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Preston Hedrick; mother Ida Florence Hedrick; both brothers, Hershel Hedrick and Vernon Hedrick; sister Helen Alexander; and unfortunately his daughter, Cindy Wightman, who passed away in 2001.
Survivors names omitted per findgrave policy.
Harold was a full-of-life guy - he thoroughly enjoyed living and to have his life end unexpectedly makes it very difficult for family and friends. He will be missed by many in the community and at the many gun shows he attended. Your time with us will not be forgotten. From family and friends, we will miss you, Harold Eugene Hedrick. In the spirit of Harold and for Harold, "Do you have a gun you want to sell or trade?"
Lewiston Tribune February 3, 2011
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Harold had the misfortune of not knowing his father, who was tragically killed in a car accident before he was born. He was raised in West Virginia by his mother, two brothers and a sister. Harold graduated from Keyser (W. Va.) High School in 1952. Before graduation, Harold worked with his brother, Press Hedrick, in his automotive shop and continued after graduation until enlisting in the U.S. Air Force around 1954.
After completing basic training and technical school, about one year later, Harold went back home and married his high school friend, Edna Junkins, Jan. 13, 1955. Harold and Edna transferred to Fairchild Air Force Base, where he worked on B-36s until they were phased out, and then was sent to Castle Air Force Base in California for the remainder of his time in service, working on B-52s. While Harold was in the service, the couple met and became lifelong friends with Walter and Louise Stevens. From this friendship, and after his U.S. Air Force commitment, Harold followed in Walt Stevens' footsteps and was hired at Cascade Cartridge Incorporated, now ATK, CCI-Speer. This is how Harold and Edna came to live in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley in 1965. Harold worked with Walter Stevens, and many other friends, at CCI-Speer and retired in 1995. In his 30 years at ATK, CCI-Speer, Harold grew many friendships inside the ammunition business and out.
Harold had a passion and love for guns and ammunition. This passion never waned throughout his life. Harold rarely missed a gun show and absolutely lived for and loved the opportunity to use his God-given gift of gab to work a deal with anyone. Prior to purchasing property in Hells Canyon, Harold spent a couple of weeks per year on the Chatcolet Lake with close friends and the family. As Harold, Edna and partners developed the property they purchased in Hells Canyon, it became the closest and most-enjoyed vacation spot for his family and friends. Harold earned his captain's license and ran Hal's Tours, river leisure trips, in Hells Canyon for a number of years. Harold was always active and interested in new challenges, so he later obtained his pilot's license and enjoyed flying his 1956 Cessna 172.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Preston Hedrick; mother Ida Florence Hedrick; both brothers, Hershel Hedrick and Vernon Hedrick; sister Helen Alexander; and unfortunately his daughter, Cindy Wightman, who passed away in 2001.
Survivors names omitted per findgrave policy.
Harold was a full-of-life guy - he thoroughly enjoyed living and to have his life end unexpectedly makes it very difficult for family and friends. He will be missed by many in the community and at the many gun shows he attended. Your time with us will not be forgotten. From family and friends, we will miss you, Harold Eugene Hedrick. In the spirit of Harold and for Harold, "Do you have a gun you want to sell or trade?"
Lewiston Tribune February 3, 2011
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