Hazel M. Campbell
April 21, 1918 - March 17, 2014
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Hazel M. Campbell
April 21, 1918 - March 17, 2014
Obituary
Hazel Campbell born Hazel Maureen Duncan to Byrd and Martha Duncan April 21, 1918, passed away in her sleep March 17, 2014. Hazel was preceded in death by her youngest daughter Judy Youso. She is survived by her son Jack Keller and daughter Arlene Houlgate and their families including 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Her grandparents Chris and Karen Jorgensen homesteaded in the Mosquito Lake area of Deming, WA in the 1800’s.
Hazel was active in the Ten Mile Grange, the Red Hat Society, was a Past Matron of Eastern Star and a member of the Lord’s church that meets at the Portal Way Church of Christ in Ferndale. Professionally she was known as a great cook. She worked at the Horseshoe Cafe of Bellingham in the 40’s and at Boeing Airplane Company as a riveter, then a Quality Inspector in the 60-70’s. From 1978-1986 she cooked in Barrow, Alaska High School, in Metlakatla, and as an Alaska state employee taught cooking in numerous places around Alaska. She was often asked to make pies or fudge candy. We also remember her as a farmer raising chickens, pigs and growing a large, wonderful garden to support family and friends with food. What we didn’t eat fresh, she canned and froze for later use.
One thing she was always careful to say was, “Bye for now”. For Nana, saying goodbye was too final, too simple. When she said “Bye for now”, it was a solemn promise that I care about you and I will think about you while we are apart. I am nearby and you can call me if you need help. I will return when I can.
Her spirit of love and support was what she tried to convey to everyone around.
She was the matron of our family and we will miss her greatly.
Farewell Tribute Information
There will be a viewing for Hazel at Moles Greenacres, 5700 Northwest Dr. in Ferndale, WA on Thursday March 20th from 5-7pm. Please send flowers by 2pm for the viewing, or flowers may be sent to the Portal Way Church of Christ (6300 Portal Way) for the memorial service on Friday. There will be a graveside service at the Saxon Cemetery on Friday March 21st at 10am with a memorial service the same day at the Portal Way Church of Christ at 2pm, reception following.
12 responses to Hazel M. Campbell
Carol McCaig says:
March 17, 2014
Hazel will be greatly missed by all! The Lord blessed her with a wonderful long life and she is now in His care. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Debbie Fisher johanson says:
March 17, 2014
Our Aunt Hazel was so much larger than life. Everyone that knew her has not just one special memory but a whole series.I know that our heavenly father is rejoicing along with all of our family who have passed.Rest In Peace.
Lyn Neue says:
March 17, 2014
Prayers to the family.
Katie says:
March 17, 2014
I am so grateful to have had Aunt Hazel in my life and my daughter Tiana. We speak of her often and I tell memories of the farm when I was growing up and the horrible things we all had to do like…cleaning chickens…yuk! But the togetherness is what always mattered! Aunt Hazel was a Force to be reckoned with. I too always loved the sparkle in her eyes when she smiled at you, and held your hand to let you know she was paying direct attention to you! I will always miss Aunt Hazel, and am Happy for her to be with her Sisters, Parents; and all the loved ones who have passed before her…I know they are dancing in Heaven…I Love You Aunt Hazel and my girls says thanks for the time she got to spend with you…she felt Special…like the rest of the family <3
Carol Burkholder says:
March 17, 2014
To all the families, I am so sorry to hear of Hazel’s passing,she was always so kind and loving to me. I pray you will all find peace in knowing she is in a better place.