John R. Haverstick

John R. Haverstick obituary, De Soto, MO

John R. Haverstick

John Haverstick Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Inc. - De Soto on Jul. 8, 2025.

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John R. Haverstick was born on January 22, 1937 in De Soto, Missouri. He was the son of Alfred & Estelle (nee Christopher) Haverstick. He died on July 6, 2025 at Hillcrest Care Center at the age of 88.
John is survived by his wife Laura M. (nee Hall) Haverstick of De Soto; son Ron (Sheri) Haverstick of Moscow Mills, MO and daughter, Debbie (David) Belt of Winder, GA; 5 grandchildren, Tiffany Haverstick, Misty Gullett, Brandi Williamson, Tyler Haverstick and Ryan Belt; and 7 great-grandchildren.
John was a retired truck driver for Fred Weber and had served in the United States Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Cathy Lones; and one brother, Norman "Stick" (Venita) Haverstick.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Serenity Hospice, 5272 Flat River Road, Park Hills, MO 63601 or online at Serenity Hospice Photo Slideshow
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