Birth date: Oct 2, 1925 Death date: Jun 4, 2019
Harriett Arnold Niemeyer Oct. 2nd, 1925 – June 4th, 2019 Harriett lived to age 93 and died peacefully during a celebration of life, held in her honor. She was born and raised in Michigan, met Clarence Niemeyer at Michigan state a Read Obituary
My beautiful friend, Harriett, was one of the most wonderful and loving people I ever knew. She lit up a room with her beautiful smile. She was loyal and kind and was dearly loved by all who knew her. I had the pleasure of meeting Harriett in the 1980's at Santa Claus, Inc. She was a dedicated volunteer who holds the honorable distinctiion as the organization's longest serving volunteer. Harriett began her incredible volunteer career in 1952 as a seamstress. Throughout the years that she was raising her family she still continued to knit and crochet for Santa Claus. She and Clare were our Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, a position that they dearly loved! I always loved visiting her in her later years when she called to say that she had a "bagfull" of knitted and crocheted items for me to pick up. Harriet befriended my mom when my mom moved to the Villas and didn't know anyone. They became good friends and always shared the bond of Santa Claus, Inc.
On behalf of the Santa Claus, Inc. family, Harriett, you cannot be replaced. You will always be remembered as Mrs. Santa Claus with love and admiration as you rest eternally in the loving arms of Our Lord.
So many trips to California and wonderful visits from my California grandparents. I loved their self designed home and riding in their home on wheels. Card games and knitting were always in the agenda! I hope she came to know Jesus and may God bless us each and all.
Acts 3:26
Harriett was the BEST! As a wife, she and Clare had a loving partnership to build their home, their travels, their family together. As a wife, Harriett was the best!
As a mother, she loved her children, raising them with fun and discipline, helping them grow into amazing adults. As a mother, Harriet was the best!
As a volunteer, Harriett was faithful to Santa Claus, Inc. from its beginning. She served tirelessly with love and joy. As a volunteer, Harriett was the best!
As a school secretary, Harriett was the best! She smiled before answering the phone so the caller heard it in her voice. As a secretary, Harriett was the best!
As a friend, Harriett shared her struggles and triumphs while also being a great, confidential listener. As a friend, Harriett was the best!
With love and amazing memories,
Sue Brown Brashear
