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Donald Eugene Hewitt

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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita

6555 E. Central

Wichita, Kansas

Donald Hewitt Obituary

Hewitt, Donald Eugene, 90, Former Cities Service Oil Co. Engineer, Antique Dealer and Collector, Patriarch of family and business: Hewitt's Antiques, passed away Sun., Oct. 12, 2014. Memorial Service at 2 P.M., Sat. Oct. 25, 2014, at Downing and Lahey East Mortuary. Preceded in death by his wife, Norma F. Hewitt, and brother, Morris Hewitt, Jr. Survived by his children, Grant Hewitt (Kim) of Wichita, Jill Moore (Lynn) of Newton, Gretchen Holt (David) of Scottsdale, AZ; sister, Peggy McAnany of Drexel, MO; 8 grandsons; 4 great-grandchildren. Memorial with: KU School of Engineering, Eaton Hall, 1520 W. 15th St, Lawrence, KS 66045. View unabridged obit and share tributes at www.dlwichita.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Hewitt

14 Entries

Dawn Jones

October 28, 2014

I am sorry to hear of Donald's passing.

Gary Reed

October 26, 2014

Grant, Jill, and Gretchen

Don was my first boss at Cities Service here in Wichita. Don and Norma were so kind to Karen and I and made us feel at home here in Kansas. Don kept me grounded like the day I came to work complaining about the Arkansas-Texas game being preempted for K-State -Colorado State. He laughed and said you're not in the Southwest Conference, Reed, welcome to the Big Eight. While it might be years between our seeing each other, I will never forget the smile that spread across his face when I would walk into the store. He obviously influenced my career, and I will be forever grateful to him for that. Sorry Karen and I did not learn of Don's passing until Saturday night. God bless you all.

Karen Tevis

October 25, 2014

The years living next door to the Hewitts will forever be cherished. We watched the kids grow up and move away. Norma and Don complimented each other so well. It was always enlightening to visit with Norma, if you could just get her to tell you what she really thought. I learned a lot of things about restoring and refinishing from Don and he was quite willing to share what he knew. Sometimes I would peek thru the hedge to see what treasure he was working on, and he was working on something every day. Rain, shine, heat and in the cold, Don was always working, that's the way he way. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
I am sorry for your loss and relieved he got to go his way. God bless all of you.

Paula Brandenburg - Hodson

October 24, 2014

What a gentleman. Both Norma & Don were one of the few people who knew real antiques in Wichita. You'll be missed.

October 22, 2014

Gretchen and family:
What fun memories I have of your Dad. He and his howdy will always be something that I remember him by. My family sends you thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
God Bless to you and all of your family
Betsy Isern Guthrie and Family

Linda Gibbs-Anderson

October 22, 2014

What an outstandingly beautiful tribute to a wonderful life well-lived. Lots of accomplishments, smiles and laughter to remember. Let your over-flowing treasure chest of memories comfort you through the passage of time. Sending prayers for all of your family.

Here he is a young man, before children.

Jill Moore

October 21, 2014

Grant, Spencer and Family,

Thinking of you all. Hewitt's Antiques just isn't the same without Don in his ball cap sitting in that old squeaky wooden chair at the front desk. He will be missed. You and your family have true compassion and are admired by all for honoring your father by letting him continue to be a part of his love of antiques.

May God bless.

Janet and Danny Ward
and
Susan and Myron Dunagan

Hal Ottaway

October 21, 2014

We will all miss seeing "Daddy Hewitt" as we enter Hewitt's Antiques. He has been the first face we have seen as we step inside and adjust our eyes to the change in lighting. He was always welcoming and was eager to tell you about something he had learned or had recently purchased. The stories about these things that we collect gives them new life. He and his wife Norma Hewitt not only have a wonderful and remarkable family, but the finest gathering point for collectors too in Wichita. We are all the lucky ones to know the Hewitts and to see the traditions continue with Grant and Spencer. Love and sympathy to family and friends.

John Evans

October 20, 2014

Dear Grant & Spencer, So sorry to hear about your loss. I will miss seeing your dad when I come into your shop. KU has a great fan upstairs rooting for them. May God bless you and the rest of your family for your loss. Most sincerely, John Evans

Katherine White

October 20, 2014

Gretchen,
I am thinking about you during this difficult time. May your memories give you peace and comfort.
Hugs,
Kathy Mize-White

William Comley

October 19, 2014

Dear Grant,Spencer,and family, I want say Don was a special friend and I'm going to truly miss him. He was so kind to me when my dad passed away offering his thoughts of wisdom. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Wilene Smith

October 19, 2014

A good gentle man with a great sense of humor. The antiques world in Wichita misses Norma and will miss Don as well. My condolences to his family.

Harry Simpson

October 19, 2014

Fair winds and following seas sailor.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

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