Harriet Dean (Colter) Mcqueen, 88, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015. She was born November 17, 1926, to the late Willard and Lucile (Crosby) Colter in Rushville. She spent the majority of her life as a resident of Flat Rock, after her marriage to Alvin V. McQueen on February 7, 1948. He preceeded her in death in November 2005. She is also preceded in death by her son, Mark McQueen and her only brother, Owen Harcourt. Harriet is survived by three children: Van McQueen and wife, Amy, of Shelbyville; Dawn Estabrook, M.D. and husband, Mac of Arlington Virginia; and Brad McQueen and wife, Myrta, of Indianapolis; and daughter-in-law, Deb of Terre Haute, Indiana. She was lovingly known as “Grams” to her 15 grandchildren and “GiGi” to her eight great grandchildren. Harriet was a homemaker and farm wife for the majroity of her life. She was a member of the Flat Rock United Methodist Church and Alpha Omicrom Pi sorority at Indiana University. She served her community from 1965 to 1970 as a member of the Southwestern Consolidated School Board.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Hope Moravian Cemetary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Alzhemer’s Association at www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp
To Van, Dawn and Brad,
My condolences on reading of your Mother’s passing. It brought back fond memories when we were kids on the farm.
With Sympathy,
J V Mitchell
Thanks, JV
Hope you and your family are all well
Dawn
Dawn, Van & Brad, my sincere thoughts are with you and your families at the passing of your mom. Sometimes I try to imagine what it would have been like to have my parents around for 80+ years. I always enjoyed visiting your home over the years and H.D’s patience with all the slumber parties. Most of all, I fondly when she gave me one your kittens. Take care, Linda
Hi Linda
Thanks for your kind thoughts, hopes this finds you and your family doing well
Dawn
Dear Brad and Myrta,
I was so sorry to read of your loss. May the memories of your mother make your heart smile.
Fondly,
Carolyn Dunigan
McQueen family,
So sorry about Harietta, she was a special lady.
I’ve found that memories help heal a sad heart. Thinking of you and the family.
Van, Dawn, Brad. Sorry to hear the passing of your mother. Many good memories of the whole family! Doug Winn
I will miss Harriet on Tuesdays when I came for “bridge”. I called her my little Harriet.