Calvin Jay Hiatt

Calvin "Jay" Hiatt, age 99, of Cicero, IN died January 1, 2015 at Sheridan Health and Rehab. He was born November 9, 1915 at Carrington, ND to Calvin and Fannie (Spidel) Hiatt. He was a graduate of Deming Grade School and Cicero High School with the Class of 1933. He was a lifetime farmer and a founder of the Farmer's Elevator at Sheridan, IN. Jay was a member of the National Corn Growers for 25 years with 5 first place standings from 1976 through 1980 in the State of Indiana Corn Grower's contest. He was also in the top 4 in the National Contest during those years with a first place win in 1980. He counts his over 55 years of service to the handicap as his most significant accomplishment. He was a co-founder of the Opportunity School, the first in Indiana to teach special needs children. These children had speech or minor physical handicaps that prevented them attending public schools. He served as Indiana Easter Seal President for 8 years and represented Indiana on the National Easter Seal Board for 3 years. Jay had been a Hamilton County Commissioner for 8 years, was Jackson Township Chairman of the Republican Party and was State Treasurer of the Republican Party. He was presented a Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Orr, Outstanding Man of Indiana by Governor Daniels, and awarded Volunteer of the Year Award by Channel 8. Jay's memberships include Hinkle Creek Friends Church, Rotary Club, Hamilton County Farm Bureau, Hamilton County 4-H Sale Board, State Easter Seal Society, Past Master and member of Hinkle Masonic Lodge. He married Mary Elizabeth (Burris) Hiatt on June 5, 1934. She preceded him in death. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sons: Stephen Burris Hiatt and John Courtney Hiatt, brothers: Malcolm, Clifford, Noel, and Worth Hiatt, sisters: Carolyn Wiles, Mabel Boyer and Maxine Whisman. Surviving him is a son: Duane E. Hiatt of Arcadia, IN, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Hinkle Creek Friends Church with Pastor Robert Stubbs officiating. Burial will follow at Hinkle Creek Friends Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 until the time of the services. Memorial contributions may be made to Hinkel Creek Cemetery Association. Arrangements are entrusted to Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel where you may send condolences at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Visitation
January 06, 2015
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Hinkle Creek Friends Church 21617 Hinkle Road
Noblesville, IN
(317) 877-1071 Funeral Service
January 06, 2015
11:00 AM
Hinkle Creek Friends Church 21617 Hinkle Road
Noblesville, IN
(317) 877-1071 Burial
January 06, 2015
12:00 PM
Hinkle Creek Friends Cemetery Hinkle Creek Road & 216th Street
Noblesville, IN
(317) 877-1071