Donald L. Hiatt
November 06, 2015
Donald L. Hiatt was born January 25, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa to Clinton and Mary (LePorte) Hiatt. Don lived in Des Moines all of his life and graduated from East High School. He was a finance clerk in the Army during Vietnam then after discharge he returned to Des Moines and entered the apprenticeship program for glaziers. He was a member of Glaziers Local 1075 serving as president for several terms and retired in 2006 from Architectural Walls. Don passed away Friday, November 6, 2015, after having sustained a heart attack and 2 strokes.
Don's hobbies included golf, horse racing and gambling at Prairie Meadows, and was an avid sports fan. Don was always the life of the party with his "joke of the day" and his quick wit. Spending time with family and friends was one of the best parts of his day.
Don is survived by his brother, David Hiatt (Cathy Cody); daughter, Diana Holper (Gary); his girlfriend, Kristy Wilson and her daughter, Tori; 2 grandsons; 3 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and friends too plentiful to mention by name.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2015, at Hamilton's Funeral Home 605 Lyon St., Des Moines. Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with interment at Highland Memory Gardens. Reception to follow at The Fremont, 1030 E. 9th St., Des Moines, Iowa starting at 2:00 pm.
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Sherry Roberts (Sheryl Stuchis)
11/12/2015
To all family and friends of Donald
We are so shocked and sorry to hear of his passing. He was always such a kind and jovial friend. We shared many classes and good times at school starting with Miss Grigsby's kindergarten class 1949. He was always one you could count on as a true friend. Our friendship lasted all the way through high school. Then my family moved to Texas.
Truly enjoyed our 50th Class Reunion. We happened to meet up at a table in the hallway to pick up our name tags. He joined me, my husband and five other classmates and spouses at our big round table. We recalled a lot of great memories. Of course he got up several times to talk to others about golf, etc.
We'll all miss him. He was a class act and will be truly missed. Most Sincerely, Sherry Roberts (Sheryl Stuchis)
Carol Wormer
11/10/2015
We were "CW & Donny", having met forty years ago this past summer at a baseball game. (It was the "Iowa Oaks" at "Sec Taylor" back then.) Thus began a special life-long friendship that withstood the ravages of time and space. I'll always carry a piece of you in my heart. May God bless and keep you (and let's just pray that he "gets" your jokes and appreciates your humor)!!! For sure, heaven will be a happier place with you in it!!!
Debbie Hiatt-Crouse
11/10/2015
Daddy,
I am sorry that I was unable to come to the funeral. NO ONE called me, emailed me, or texted me. Not sure why. Daddy, I will see you again one day.
I LOVE YOU,
Debra Sue
Michelle Kelsey
11/09/2015
From the day I met you, you were nothing but kind. I respected you very much and knew I could turn to you if I ever needed anything. Thank you for always making me laugh! In the short time I knew you it was always a pleasure to see you!!! You were truly the nicest man I have ever met!
leon wennekamp
11/08/2015
I will bring liver and onions on ur short trip to heaven
mike wilson
11/07/2015
uncle Donnie you will truly be missed by each and every life you have touched.thank you for the kindness you have shown my family and I.we will truly miss your good nature and laughter.our hearts go out to friends and family.