Helen C. Hewitt, age 93, of Ortonville, MI died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Clarkston Specialty Health Care Center, Clarkston, MI.
She was born April 30, 1923 to the late Laurence and Dorothy Jensen.
Helen married William E. Hewitt on October 8, 1941. Mrs. Hewitt was a home maker of six children and chief bookkeeper for Hewitt Sand and Gravel for 35 years. Helen graduated from Marlette High School in 1941.
She attended Bethel Church of CMA and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Ortonville. Helen has lived with her daughter and son-in-law for the last 15 years. Her favorite past times were gardening, reading the
Bible, Portals of Prayer, and all her cards she got from so many friends and family, crossword puzzles, enjoying time with her grandchildren and her sports.
She is survived by 2 daughters; Mrs. Mike (Vickie) Faust of Ortonville, MI, Kim Lewicki of Lake Orion, MI, 3 sons; William (Betty) Hewitt of Ortonville, MI, Mike Hewitt of Marlette, MI, Rick (Carolyn) Hewitt of
Fort Collins, CO, 29 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren, and 7 Great Great Grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband William, infant son Donald Wayne, son James Hewitt, her parents and 9 siblings.
Services were held 2 PM Friday, August 12, 2016 at Marsh Funeral Chapel Marlette, MI with Pastors James Van Dillon and John Kassen officiating.
The family will received visitors 1 – 8 PM Thursday August 11, 2016 at Marsh Funeral Chapel and from 1 PM until time of the service Friday.
Burial will take place at Marlette Cemetery. Pallbearers include Troy Hewitt, Scott Hewitt, Darrin Chambers, Michael Faust, Jason Lewicki, Andrew Lewicki, and Brian Hewitt.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church Ortonville, MI or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
You may share an on-line condolence at www.marshfuneral.com.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel 2675 Main St. Marlette, MI 48453
Phone: 989-635-3658.