Alexander J. Heidengren RIP

From here (make sure to click on the link to see the picture):

Alexander J. Heidengren, 18, of Center Township, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Honey Rock Camp in Three Lakes, Wisconsin.

He was born September 17, 1990, in Evanston, Illinois, and was the son of the Rev. John M. and Blanche W. Heidengren of Center Township.

He was entering his sophomore year as a student at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He was a member of Prince of Peace Church in Hopewell Township, active in their youth ministry, and served on their music ministry team for many years.

In addition to his parents, Alex is survived by his grandparents, Hugh and Ruth Williams of Raleigh, NC; grandfather, John A. Heidengren of Berwyn, PA; brother, Jonathan, entering his senior year at Wheaton College; sister, Katherine, a sophomore at Beaver County Christian School, and brothers, Nathaniel and Nicholas, entering fifth and second grades at Rhema Christian School.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 17, 2009, both before and after the Memorial Service. The visitation begins at 10 a.m., followed by the service at 11 a.m. at the Chippewa Evangelical Free Church, 239 Braun Road, Chippewa Township, PA 15010.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to several ministries posted at www.pop-church.com.

Alex’s life continues in heaven with Jesus and on earth through the many lives he touched for God.

The HUNTSMAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES OF ALIQUIPPA, www.huntsmanfuneralhomes.com, are in charge of the arrangements.

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One comment on “Alexander J. Heidengren RIP

  1. francis says:

    Any idea on what happened? Did Alex go out alone that day?