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Charles Hiatt Obituary
June 2,1922~Sept. 7,2012
Resident of Aptos
Charles (Chuck) A. Hiatt passed away peacefully at his home in Aptos on Sept. 7, 2012. Chuck was born June 2,1922 in Echo, Oregon and lived a long and productive life.
He was part of the greatest generation, serving in WWII as a navy pilot stationed on VC-99 carrier in the Pacific. After the war he was crop duster, then a service station owner in Central Oregon. In 1958, he moved to California to work as an Air Traffic Controller in Fremont, then retired to Aptos with his wife Dorothy. They enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S., playing golf, and entertaining friends.
He leaves behind his children, daughter Charlene (AJ) Laymon of San Jose, CA. and 2 sons, Jon of Dolan Springs, AZ and Cary (Linda) of Darby, MT., grandchildren Kristin, David, Paisley, Rhoan and Sandy, great grandchildren Brittany, Tyler, Joe Chuck, Madison, Jackson, Jessie and Jacob, and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks to the Hospice of Santa Cruz County for their service and many kindnesses. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to them at 940 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. If you would like to send your condolences to Charles's family, share your memories, view or post photos, light a candle, please visit www.scmemorial.com
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Diane Berry
December 25, 2012
I just discovered this obit for Uncle Chuck on line and wanted to send our condolences from his niece Charlotte Laughlin Berry, who had wonderful memories of him and his great nieces Diane Berry, Carol Berry Marcum and Bonnie Berry in Echo, Oregon.
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