Jack L. Hewitt

Mr. Hewitt died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003, at his home.

He was born in May 1936 in Pratt, the son of Harold and Leola Beattie Hewitt. He graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. He received a master’s in clinical psychology and a doctorate from Kansas University.

Mr. Hewitt was a clinical psychologist for Clarence M. Kelley Detention & Youth Services. He had retired in 2001 as a behavioral scientist from Goppert Family Care Center in Kansas City, Mo., after 27 years of service. He was an advocate for the disabled and consulted at the Kansas Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for 35 years.

He was a member of the National Rehabilitation Assn., National Association of Forensic Economics, American Psychology Assn., Kansas Psychology Assn., Missouri Psychology Assn. and Society of Behavioral Medicine. He was certified in the American Board of Medical Psychotherapy. He was a former member of the Rock Hill Tennis Club and member of Leawood Country Club. He served on the Kansas City Chapter of the Kansas University Alumni Board.

Survivors include his wife, MaryAnn Reilly Hewitt, of the home; two daughters, Shannon Hewitt Fowle, Lawrence, and Shayla Hewitt Coverdell, Fort Scott; a brother, Chuck, Severna Park, Md.; and six grandchildren.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at McGilley State Line Chapel in Kansas City, Mo.

The family suggests memorials to Center of Visual Impairment or Operation Breakthrough, sent in care of the funeral home, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.