Dorothy Hibbard
1922-2012
Dorothy Hibbard, 89, St. Joseph, Missouri died Friday, February 17, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 9, 1922 to Ealem Carter and Ruth (Leonard) Veale in King City, Missouri.
She married Francis Hibbard August 19, 1959. He preceded her in death March 18, 2001.
Dorothy was very active within the Vintage Garden community. She enjoyed playing pitch, bingo, and various other games with those in her community.
Mrs. Hibbard loved the Lord and was very committed to her faith.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Kim and Patsy; two brothers, Leonard Veale and Howard Veale; and grandson, Doug.
Survivors: her children, Larry Bittick, Cameron, Missouri, Jodi Herring (Bill), Wathena, Kansas, Glenna Miller (Craig), Huntington Beach, California, Tom Nance (Terry), Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Terry Hibbard, Long Beach, Calfornia; brother, Ralph “Potts” Veale (Juanita), St. Joseph; grandchildren, Karen, Ian, Heidie, Mike, Andrea, Shayla, Richard, Charla, Randy, Michelle, Ryan, Brian, and Kevin; and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services: 1:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Fillmore Cemetery. The Family will receive friends 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The Family suggests memorial gifts to City of Hope in Duarte, California.
I love you Mom and I’ll miss you!
Dear Tom and Terry,
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I never met your mother, Terry would share about how she was always so bubbly and upbeat. She seemed to live her life to the full. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Dear Tom and Terry,
We are so sorry for your loss. Terry, you would always share what a great attitude Dorothy had and what a wonderful person she was! Tom— your love for your mom has been an inspiration to both of us — You are a wonderful son! We are praying for God to comfort you both!
We love you and are here for you!!!!!!!!
Tom & Terry, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family at this difficult time. Sending much love to you!
Our thoughts are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Tom and Terry,
We’re so sorry for the sudden loss of Dorothy. Your descriptions of her have always inspired me (Ginny); what an amazing woman! We’ll continue to hold your family close in our hearts and prayers. We love you.
Dear Tom and Terry,
Our thoughts are with you, so sorry for your loss!
Dear Tom and Terry,
Both Kim and I are so sorry about the passing of Dorothy! From the stories I heard about her, through Terry, GOD has his hands full!!! Thinking of all of you–sending love and caring to you!
Love you Grandma. You are very special to me. Knowing you and loving you will always be a special part of my life. So many good memories with you and Grandpa Putter. Rest in Peace Grandma Hibbard…I love you.
Love-Tami
I miss you gma. You had the most difficult things to overcome in your life, yet you continued to plug along saying “that’s life”. I know that many people will miss you deeply as I do. Rest in Peace until we meet again. Love you, Always Andi
You will be missed. I enjoyed the times I got to be with you. Karen Bittick Ballantyne and kids say, thanks for all you did.