Obituary of Kathryn Virginia Yetter Hawes

Kathryn Virginia Yetter Hawes, 95, of Belvidere, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Born on December 13, 1919 in Belvidere, NJ, she was the daughter of the late H. Clinton Yetter and May Hill Yetter. Kay worked for the Warren County Library on the Book Mobile before retiring. Previously she had been the Executive Director for the American Cancer Society of Warren County. Kay graduated from Belvidere High School and attended Trenton State College. During WWII she worked at the Picatinny Arsenal. Kay was an active member of the Belvidere United Methodist Church where she served on the Administration Board, Sunday School Teacher, Friendship Club, Young Adult Club, and held various positions of the United Methodist Women. Kay was a former Girl Scout Leader. She enjoyed everything in the world of nature, especially as of late sitting on her front porch. In addition to her parents, Kay was predeceased by her husband, Albert C. Hawes who died in 2003; a sister, Ruth Yetter Oriente; a brother, Robert O'Dare. Surviving are her children, Kathryn Payton and her husband Harold, Robert Hawes and his wife Elaine, and Daniel Hawes and his wife Suzanne; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three nieces; two nephews; many great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Kathryn's memory to the Belvidere United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 219 Hardwick Street, Belvidere, NJ 07823. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Kathryn Virginia Yetter Hawes. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences. Read Kathryn Yetter Hawes's Obituary and Guestbook on www.macfaddenfuneralhome.com.