Irvin Lloyd Heric Obituary (1928

Irvin Lloyd Heric Irv was born in Seattle on July 16, 1928, the 3rd of 5 children born to Lucille and Frank Heric. He grew up on Queen Anne Hill where he would spend the bulk of his life. Irv was baptized a Catholic at Sacred Heart Church in Seattle where he also attended school from first through 8th grade. Irv then went to O'Dea High School where he graduated as a proud member of the class of 1947. He remained close to many of his classmates throughout his life. Irv joined the United States Marine Corps in 1949 and served in the Korean War where he was wounded. Following the war he resumed his education at Seattle University. In the fall of 1953, he was introduced on a blind date to Patty Burrell from Spokane. They were married in the summer of 1954 and eventually settled in what is now Shoreline. Their 15 years together produced 7 children which he considered to be the best thing to ever happen to him. Irv worked for many of those years as a salesman for the Sunny Jim Company, a local business known for their peanut butter and jams. He continued to serve as a reservist in the Marine Corps, and would also work some weekends at the A&P and Albertson's grocery stores. Following some personal struggles, Irv settled into the life of a bachelor and moved back to Queen Anne Hill in the 1980's and lived out his life across the street from St. Anne Church where he regularly attended Mass. He eventually became one of those neighborhood characters and was well known to many of the merchants on Queen Anne Avenue. In 1989 Irv suffered heart failure which required major surgery and forced him to retire from regular work. He continued to work on occasion as an usher at Seahawks games. Shortly after his 84th birthday, Irv's health declined rapidly, and he lived the last months of his life at the Kindred Arden Care Center in Shoreline. He died on July 3rd, surrounded by his faith and family. He is survived by his children: Father William Heric, Tracy Heric (Howie), Todd Heric (Karen), Dave Heric (Cindy) Mary Kay Heric, Dan Heric (Lori) and Rev. Mr. Paul Heric; grandchildren Scott, Kalli, Shannon , Heidi (John) Christopher, Jennifer, Morgan, Mitchell, Josh and Sidney, and great granddaughters Peyton and Kensly. He is also survived by his younger sister Jackie Grey. There will be a Vigil Service for Irv on Monday July 15th at 7:00 PM at Hoffner, Fisher &Harvey Funeral Home, 508 N 36th St. Seattle. The Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, July 16th which would have been his 85th birthday. It will be held at 11:00 AM at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1411 1st Ave. W, Seattle. Irv's family would like to thank all those who supported him, especially in recent years. Particular thanks go to the staff at the VA Medical Center in Seattle, and at Kindred Arden Care in Shoreline. Rest in peace Dad. We will never forget you. Pray for us! To send a flower arrangement in memory of Irvin Lloyd Heric, please click here to visit our sympathy store.