Happy Birthday moma you were the sweetest mother and I already miss you so much. I know you are happy in heaven with papa and forever in my heart.

My Mom was a wonderful lady and she shared her love freely and completely. I was blessed to have her in my life all these years. She surrounded me with love and the magic and warmth of that love was like a magnet that drew me and after I was married, John so close.

I was always in awe the way she touched the life’s of all who knew her and I am proud to be her daughter. My Dad

My Mom was a wonderful lady and she shared her love freely and completely. I was blessed to have her in my life all these years. She surrounded me with love and the magic and warmth of that love was like a magnet that drew me and after I was married, John so close.

I was always in awe the way she touched the life’s of all who knew her and I am proud to be her daughter. My Dad would call me “little Hazel” and I always felt that was the best compliment he could ever give me. I only hope I can live up to that title.

I remember many times she would help others when she had little herself…even perfect strangers. She would always feed those that were hungry, give clothes or other items to those in need, send a gift to all that let her know of a special event in their lives and buy anything a child was selling at her door.

If you said you really liked something she had, most likely you went home with it or she would send it to you later. It gave her such joy to see others receive whatever she could give them. If she had no money she would make them slippers. I think every doctor, nurse and medical staff that ever helped Dad all the times he was ill is wearing Mom’s crochet slippers at night.

I would sometimes ask her why she would give up her last dollar for a stranger and she would remind me a bible scripture she loved and say “be sure you are one of the sheep”. She also had a picture in her living room of the shepherd and his sheep as a reminder to us all. I have no doubt she is one of His sheep. The scripture is below:

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”
—Matthew 25:31-46

Mom did not go to church every Sunday, but she read her Bible often and always tried to walk the path that she believed was set for her by our Lord. She would also pray for each of you every night using your names (which took a long time), so know if she told you she would pray for you…she did.

Mom raised us to appreciate what life has given us and not be concerned of what others may have as we had so much more than money could ever buy. She always looked for the good in any given situation and got such joy out of the little things in life. Family (by blood or heart) and friends (new and old) brought her the most joy, they were very important to her and she loved you all.

I write this in hope that you will honor her memory by following the actions she has taught us all by her actions in life:
• Keep your family and friends close to your heart and call them often to let them know you care.
•Help out those in need even if you are not sure.
•Spread kindness by simple acts of giving or connecting
•Keep and practice your faith and follow the "Golden Rule"
•Keep yourself as healthy as you can so you can continue to do the above…

I will Love you forever Mom and will live as you have taught so we can be together again...

Such a wonderful woman will never be forgotten. I am so sorry for your loss.

God bless you and bring comfort to all who are dealing with this loss of a love one. We are praying for you. In Jesus name. Lloyd and Susan Rudell

Dear Aunt Hazel,
I really going to miss you so much. I'm glad we got to spend some quality time together these past couple of years, going out to lunch,looking at all the goodies at Michaels and then playing cards. I got such a big kick out of that. But most of all I enjoyed all the phone calls just to keep in touch and to let me know you were thinking of me and that you loved me, I'll miss that the most. I pray God holds you in his arms and gives you piece. I love you Marcia

I remember her warm hospitality and laughter

Hazel I miss you very much, you were my best friend. Thank God our daughters worked together so that we could meet.

I remember the many hours that we spent playing cards when you lived in Watsonville, I would come over and we would play until early in the AM (3 or 4 AM). Poor Santo had a Hazel on either side of him. We laughed about him having to put up with two Hazels. These were great times.

After you

Hazel I miss you very much, you were my best friend. Thank God our daughters worked together so that we could meet.

I remember the many hours that we spent playing cards when you lived in Watsonville, I would come over and we would play until early in the AM (3 or 4 AM). Poor Santo had a Hazel on either side of him. We laughed about him having to put up with two Hazels. These were great times.

After you moved I didn't see you as often but enjoyed the times that we did have together. I tried to spend at least one or two time a month with you for about 4 to 6 hours at time Playing games and having lunch with you.

I wish that I could have spent more time with you in the last year but you undersood because of me breaking my shoulder, it wasn't in ment to be but we did talk on the phone almost every day. I miss those calls.

God be with you and hope to see you in my passing days.

Love Always

The other Hazelt

Your friendship has been a true blessing. Laughing together as we played games. Sharing pictures and thoughts about your family. Your beautiful smile and kind spirit are memories that I and many others will cherish. My prayers are for your family and friends as they will miss your presence greatly. But I am thankful that because of Christ our Lord we can again be reunited with Him in heaven for eternity. I am looking forward to the day when I can once again hear your laughter and see your smile.

I remember one time in younger years, when Hazel and a bunch of us had a weenie roast up Eureka Canyon. Our party was fun until when we left. The guy that Hazel was with told her to drive, so on the way back home her friend tried to get funny with her so she ran his car into a ditch not to far from her house. It was pretty funny, but very smart thinking. We often talked out that

I remember one time in younger years, when Hazel and a bunch of us had a weenie roast up Eureka Canyon. Our party was fun until when we left. The guy that Hazel was with told her to drive, so on the way back home her friend tried to get funny with her so she ran his car into a ditch not to far from her house. It was pretty funny, but very smart thinking. We often talked out that time and had many laughs. Hazel was a very sweet person and my friend. I will miss her very much. Love Jean Mann

Will never forget the wonderful times sitting in the kitchen on Beach Road playing cards, making pizza and making the wonderful memories that I will always cherish. My love and Sympathy to all the family. Love ya all, Kathy