Vera Roberta Hiett
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Vera R. Hiett, long time resident of Haven, KS died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, KS on September 21, 2016 at the age of 93. She was born in Arlington, KS on August 23, 1923, daughter of Vernon and Jesse Ozbun. She graduated from Hutchinson High School and later married Howard D. Hiett on October 25, 1943. The couple raised five children in their home at 410 E. Main in Haven.
After Howard’s sudden death in 1965 Vera took over his job as City Clerk for the City of Haven and served the city in that position for 28 years. Many there remember her as a quiet spoken person with a firm set of principles.
She was a loving mother to her five children and a kind and caring grandmother and great grandmother to her nine grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Survivors include her sister, Wilma Thompson, Independence, MO her three daughters Shelley Miles of Lawrence, KS Rita Gilmore of Haviland, KS Dixie Upritchard of Kiel, Germany her son Reed of Leawood, KS. Her son Robert died before her in 2005.
Vera has donated her body to the KU School of Medicine. At her request there will be no services. Memorials may be sent to Lawrence Memorial Hospital or Visiting Nurses Hospice in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence, KS.
So very sorry on hearing of the passing of your Mother. She was a wonderful lady. I will be thinking of all of you!
The Grier family from across the street for all hose decades growing up in Haven are sad to hear this news. Vera was a wonderful woman, and I still have a long letter she wrote to me about 10 years ago following Bob’s death, when I wrote to her long memories of Bob. Hugs to all of you.
To Shelley, I don’t know if you remember me or not–Beverly Miller from grade school. Just saw your mother’s obituary in the Hutchinson News, and wanted to share my condolences with you. Praying God will bring peace and comfort to you and your family.
I just learned about Aunt Vera’s death. It feels like the end of an era. My sympathy to all of you.
Jeni Hiett Umble
What a wonderful lady. Like a second mom when I was growing up. Reed, Rita and everyone, I am sorry for your loss but she is in heaven now. I used to go by every summer to say hi to her and she would always be out in her yard working tending to her flowers. So many good memories with your family growing up in Haven.
Your Mom was one of the first ladies I talked to when I first moved to Haven, a gracious, kind, lovely lady. Reed, Rita and everyone, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with all your family and may you look to GOD for comfort at this time.
I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to all of Vera’s family. Vera was not only a business co-worker, but a very good friend. I spent many hours with Vera and Marilyn, shopping and eating! We had so much fun! When she moved to Lawrence, I missed her deeply. God Bless – Cherol Schoon