Helen Hoggatt

Helen J. Hoggatt, 79, of 623 S. Colorado Ave., died Thursday, December 12, 2002 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.

Services will be Monday, December 16, 2002; 2:00 P.M. at Butler-Volland Chapel with Pastor Tom Murray & Pastor Harland Minscer officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Nebraska.

Helen J. Hoggatt was born January 10, 1923 in Adams County, six miles south of Hastings, Nebraska to Walter Ernest & Bertha Ethel (Laux) George. She was the youngest of five children. Her siblings were LaVerne Everett, born 1908, Delbert Richard, born 1909, Nellie Laurine, born 1913, and Virgil, born 1915. She attended school at District #78, six miles south of Hastings and attended Hastings High School to the 10th grade. She married John LeRoy Hoggatt on September 19, 1937 in Mankato, Kansas. Her sister, 'Rene' and brother-in-law Mark Sherman were Helen' s and Johns' wedding attendants. They lived in several home in Hastings, Juniata, Pauline and a short time in Sunland, California, but home was 623 S. Colorado Ave., Hastings, Nebraska. They had four children, Garry Lee, Larry Gene, Beverly Ann and Shirley Rae. She helped her husband with their business, Johnny's Plumbing shop for many years. She loved plants, especially purple lilacs as that was her favorite color. She enjoyed country songs. She loved to go to garage sales. She and John spent many fun evenings playing cards with their friends. She was especially a devoted mother to her family. Her daughter, Shirley, was very special to her and they spent many hours playing 'Watch you Temper' game. She and John were in the group that organized 'Hope Training School' which Shirley attended. Helen was ill for a long time. She had diabetes and also went thru many surgeries in her life. Her daughter, Beverly, gave her love and devoted care for many years. Her father died in 1938 and her mother in 1939. Her husband, John, died in 1985 and her daughter, Shirley in 1992, Great granddaughter DeAnna Bieck, three brothers and one sister.

Survivors include,
Sons & Daughter-in-law: Garry & Katherine Hoggatt - Hastings, NE
Larry & Lavera Hoggatt - Hastings, NE
Daughter: Beverly Dack - Hastings, NE
8 Grandchildren
20 Great Grandchildren
1Great-Great-Grandson

Memorial may be given to American Diabetes Association

VISITATION:
Sat. 12-14-02; 1pm-9pm
Sun. 12-15-02; 1pm-9pm
Mon. 12-16-02; 9am until service time