David Lewis Hiebert

David Lewis Hiebert Beloved husband and father, Dave, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the age of 71. He was a graduate of McPherson College and the University of Kansas School of Law. Dave was a practicing attorney until his passing and was known in the legal community for his fairness and zealous representation of his clients. He got his start in the profession as the First General Counsel for Legal Aid and he never lost his passion for representing the underdogs. He founded the WBA Lawyers Assistance Committee and was an advocate for mental health treatment. A lifetime enthusiastic KU basketball fan, David Hiebert and his sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene and D.O. Hiebert, and his brother, Donald Hiebert. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sheridan “Sheri” Hiebert; daughter, Stephanie Hiebert; brother, Daniel Hiebert; mother-in-law, June Dirks; nieces, Addie Sacks, Jessie Hiebert and Shannon Scott; sister-in-law, Suzanne Scott and brother-in-law, Doug Scott. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Downing & Lahey West, 10515 W. Maple. In lieu of flowers, there is a memorial established with Wesley Childrens Hospital, 550 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67214.