HYMAN FRANK LOTVEN passed away January 2nd, 2010 at Manor Care in Springfield, Missouri. Hyman was born December 15, 1911 in Russia, the youngest son of Israel M. and Jenny Lotven. In 1921 he, his mother and four siblings were able to be smuggled out of Russia and be reunited with his father and oldest sister. His father came to Springfield in 1912 via Galveston, Texas. During World War II, while stationed in Nancy, France, he met and married Regina on September 11, 1945. Hyman graduated from Springfield High School in 1933. He had been on the school varsity team. After graduation, he found employment as a shoe salesman, but soon became the manager of the Vanity, then a shoe store on the square. Later, he was the manager/buyer of some businesses such as The Busy Bee, Crank Drug Company, and the latest as a buyer for MSU's bookstore. Hyman was a devoted and staunch supporter of Temple Israel. He was treasurer, caretaker and warden of its cemetery. He was also a staunch supporter of Jewish educational organizations and B'nai Brith, Hillel, as well as the Council of Churches. He was a life member of the Springfield Legion. He had been a member of the Temple's baseball team and bowling team. He won many bowling trophies. He was, after retirement, always available to help his neighbors, members of his congregation, and others. He opened his home to anyone who needed a place to stay or just a meal, because he never forgot his early childhood during World War I and the Russian Revolution where fear, cold, and hunger were his constant companions. Foreign students also found a home with him and his wife. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Fanny and Yetta, his brothers Jacob, Isadore, and Morris, his nephew Carl and niece Frances. He is survived by his wife Regina, sister-in-law Gytel and numerous nephews and nieces and their children. His extended family was his pride and joy. To quote his nephew Herbert, "Hyman was the nurturer of the family." Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 with Rabbi Rita Sherwin officiating at 1pm, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Hyman would have wanted contributions to be made to Temple Israel, 5910 Farm Rd 193, Rogersville, MO 65742.