M. Kenneth (Ken) Heckman Jr., age 90, of Hingham, MA, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Ken was born and raised in
E. Stroudsburg, PA. He was very passionate about education throughout his life, receiving a Bachelor's Degree from Lafayette College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Divinity from Drew Seminary, and a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania.
Ken married his wife of 68 years, Alice, in 1955. After years of serving as pastor at various Methodist Parishes, he decided to expand his ministry to focus on the needs of children and families. Ken and Alice settled in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania and raised their family there while he pursued his Master’s Degree in Social Work.
As the President & CEO of Methodist Home for Children/BASES from 1983 - 1999, Ken helped to create innovative programs for children and families in Philadelphia and surrounding areas:
(1986) The Tamaqua Project Genesis
(1987) Bridge House Transitional Living for Homeless Young Men
(1987) Community Outreach Program
(1987) Summer Day Camp
(1988) Educare Learning Center & School-Age AfterSchool Program
(1992) Genesis of the Slate Belt
(1993) Before School Programming
(1994) Bennett And Simpson Enrichment Services BASES
(1995) Adoption Services
(1997) SCOH Program
He is survived by his wife Alice L. Heckman (Leary), his children Sarah, Elizabeth and Ken.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 11:30 am in the Linden Ponds Derby Clubhouse, 203 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 02043.
In lieu of flowers, The Heckman Family has requested that donations be made in Ken’s name to:
Methodist Services, 4300 Monument Road, Philadelphia PA 19131.
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