Following is the obituary for CALLIE JO MEEHAN, submitted for her family by the Harding Funeral Home.

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Callie Jo Meehan died peacefully at home in Westport after a lengthy illness at the age of 58. 

She was known for her sunny disposition, her love of conversation and her great resilience and determination.

Raised in the small town of Hazen, N.D., with her grandparents and other relatives living within walking distance of her home, Callie took part in nearly every activity available, enjoying sports, music, theater and civics, as well as the family farm tradition of butchering and sausage-making each fall.  

She excelled at school and gained entrance to Harvard University where she was a member of Currier House, participated in cheerleading and softball, and earned a varsity letter playing volleyball. 

Following graduation from Harvard, Callie began a career in banking, initially in Minneapolis, then in Philadelphia, before retiring to focus on her family following the birth of her first child. The family moved to Charlotte, then Dallas, before settling in Westport in 2005. 

Callie enjoyed participating in volunteer activities with the Junior League of Philadelphia, Charlotte and Dallas, Bible studies and, thanks to the kindness of a host of members of the congregation, attending services at Saugatuck Congregational Church. 

Callie is survived by her husband John; their children Grace, Claire and Peter; son-in-law Tate Johnson; parents Harvey and Kathy Huber, and sisters Christie Obenauer and Stephanie Huber.

The Meehan family wishes to thank the many friends and caregivers who supported and assisted Callie and our family during her illness.