Lea D. Heck, age 90, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was born June 26, 1928 to Lloyd & Lora Philips of Beaver City, NE. She graduated from Beaver City High School & then married Gael N. Heck on June 1, both in 1947. They made their home in Brady, Nebraska, where they raised their 3 children, before moving to North Platte in 1995. Lea is survived by her husband, Gael; son, Bradley (June) Heck of Huntingdon, TN; daughter, Jan (Brian) Lipinski of North Platte, NE; 8 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews & cousins. Friends are invited to visit with family at Carpenter Memorial, 1616 W. B St., North Platte, from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, September 24th. Graveside services will be held at Fort McPherson, Maxwell, NE, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25th. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Capenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.