She received her BS from the University of Illinois in 1948, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She received her MA degree from the University of Michigan in 1967, was a math teacher for 25 years in Ann Arbor Schools, retiring in 1986.
In 1964 she married Robert Kiesling, who died in 1998. In February 1999, she married Donald Gill.
She leaves her husband, Don, and son, Erik (Nicky) Smythe of Thousand Oaks, CA, a daughter, Sunny Dian Cordell Principati (Michael) of Ukiah, CA, two grandchildren, Jennifer Smythe and Aric Cordell, a brother, Fred (Marry) Carrier of Winter Haven, FL, and a sister, Emily (Larry) Hamilton of Spring Hill, FL.
She was a member of the Mary Martha Circle at West Side United Methodist Church until transferring membership to Dixboro United Methodist Church, where she and Don did volunteer work for the Dixboro Senior Exercise Class.
She will be remembered for her love of her family and friends, the joy of living, dedication to teaching, hospital volunteer work, and creating many yarn bead necklaces for friends and relatives.
There was no visitation. A Memorial Service was held at Doxboro United Methodist Church, on Saturday, July 13, 2013 with Rev. Kathy Freeman officiating. Please wear bright colors, no black, as this will be a celebration of Harriet's life.
In lieu of flowers donations may be offered to Dixboro United Methodist Church.
Published in Jackson Citizen Patriot from June 26 to June 30, 2013
She received her BS from the University of Illinois in 1948, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She received her MA degree from the University of Michigan in 1967, was a math teacher for 25 years in Ann Arbor Schools, retiring in 1986.
In 1964 she married Robert Kiesling, who died in 1998. In February 1999, she married Donald Gill.
She leaves her husband, Don, and son, Erik (Nicky) Smythe of Thousand Oaks, CA, a daughter, Sunny Dian Cordell Principati (Michael) of Ukiah, CA, two grandchildren, Jennifer Smythe and Aric Cordell, a brother, Fred (Marry) Carrier of Winter Haven, FL, and a sister, Emily (Larry) Hamilton of Spring Hill, FL.
She was a member of the Mary Martha Circle at West Side United Methodist Church until transferring membership to Dixboro United Methodist Church, where she and Don did volunteer work for the Dixboro Senior Exercise Class.
She will be remembered for her love of her family and friends, the joy of living, dedication to teaching, hospital volunteer work, and creating many yarn bead necklaces for friends and relatives.
There was no visitation. A Memorial Service was held at Doxboro United Methodist Church, on Saturday, July 13, 2013 with Rev. Kathy Freeman officiating. Please wear bright colors, no black, as this will be a celebration of Harriet's life.
In lieu of flowers donations may be offered to Dixboro United Methodist Church.
Published in Jackson Citizen Patriot from June 26 to June 30, 2013
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