Dorothy E. Haviland

Dorothy E. "Dee" Haviland, 82, of Parsons, passed away at 7:47 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Freeman West in Joplin.

Dorothy Edna Lucke was born on July 20, 1940, to Howard Lee and Edna (McGowan) Lucke in Waynesville, Missouri.  As a young girl, she moved with her family to the Chanute and Erie area, where she attended school.

For two years, Dee worked at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant and then for thirty years, she worked as a receptionist at DuCommun Aerostructures.  Dee worked for four years at Labette Health and most recently, she retired from working at the Rodeway Inn.

She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons.

Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially hosting big family dinners.  She enjoyed being outdoors and going shopping, especially at flea markets.  For many years, Dee owned and operated a ceramics shop.

On December 30, 1955, Dee and Carl L. "Leon" Haviland were united in marriage in Iola, Kansas.  He survives of the home.

Survivors include:

Her husband – Leon Haviland, of the home

One son – Steven L. Haviland, of Parsons, Kansas

One niece, who they raised – LeeAnn Lucke of the home

One granddaughter – Crystal Hentzen

One granddaughter-in-law – Courtney Stangle

Eight great-grandchildren

Three brothers – Joe Lucke and his wife, Joyce, of Chanute, Kansas

Jack Lucke and his wife, Pat, of Buffalo, Kansas

Jerry Lucke and his wife, Karen, of Mulberry, Kansas

One sister – Dorles "Ike" Edwards of Parsons, Kansas

Several nieces, nephews and cousins

She was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeremy Haviland; two brothers, John Lucke and Jim Lucke; one sister, Mary Samson; two infant sisters, Virginia and Patricia Lucke; and niece, Marie Phillips.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 5, 2022 at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.  Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends 7 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.