Charles Lander “Chuck” Heaston

Charles Heaston

Charles Heaston
December 18, 1930 – September 18, 2013
Hedrick, Iowa | Age 82

Charles Lander “Chuck” Heaston, 82, of Hedrick died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at his home in Hedrick.

Charles was born Thursday, December 18, 1930, the son of John and Helen Lander Davidson, in Hutchinson, Kansas. He graduated from Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas with the class of 1949. Following graduation, Chuck joined the Navy and served during the Korean Conflict.

Upon his discharge, Chuck moved back to Hedrick and went to work at Morrell’s. On January 29, 1955, Chuck was united in marriage to Jean Dimmitt in Las Vegas, Nevada, she died September 15, 2008. He later farmed on Jean’s parents farm for many years and worked various other jobs including Pamco in Oskaloosa and driving truck for Don Beck’s. In the fall of 1983, Chuck went to work at Hackert’s Wood Products in Richland until his retirement on January 7, 2007.

When he was younger, Chuck enjoyed playing softball, going to stock car races, watching sports on T.V. and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye’s fan.

His family includes his two daughters: Darcy (& Craig) Hackert of Richland and Donna K. Heaston of Hedrick; a son: Charles D. Heaston of Hedrick; 6 grandchildren; and one great granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his wife and his parents.

Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. October 03, 2013 at McCormick Cemetery
Interment: Highland Center, Iowa
Memorials may be made in his name to American Alzheimer’s Association.