Hazel Ruby Viola Daw of Vulcan passed away September 25, 2005 following a lengthy illness at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 88 years.
Hazel was born on March 3, 1917 at Tribune, Saskatchewan to Alfred and Anna Larson, the seventh of eight children. Her father passed away from influenza during the influenza pandemic of 1918, leaving Anna to raise a large family on the farm during the depression years.
Hazel came to Alberta at a young age to work, where she met Thomas Alfred Daw at Gleichen. They were married in 1946 after his return from overseas. They farmed for a time at Standard, Alberta before moving to Queenstown in 1953. They moved to Strathmore in 1969 and lived there until they retired to Mossleigh and then to Vulcan. Tom passed away in 1997 and Hazel then moved to Extendicare until her passing.
Hazel was a loving mother to three children Alfred (Dianne) of Vulcan, Laurence (Ann) of Edmonton and Patricia (Mark) Thompson of Boyle, a son-in-law Rick Rabb of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, ten grandchildren Shauna and Greg Thompson, Laura and Brian Daw, Gary, Rick and Ken Rabb, Mike, Chris and Tim Daw, three great grandchildren, three sisters Florence Bushell of Vulcan, Edith Conklin of Medicine hat, Frances Skjonsby of Weyburne, Saskatchewan and numerous nieces and nephews.
Hazel was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers, her parents, her husband Tom and her daughter Linda.
Funeral services were held Friday, September 30, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Vulcan United Church with Sue MacDonald D.M. officiating.
Honorary Bearers were Florence Bushell, Edith Conklin, Alice Wark and Norma Lewis.
Casket Bearers were Greg Thompson, Brian Daw, Ken Rabb, Mike Daw, Chris Daw and Tim Daw.
Internment at the Vulcan Cemetery.
If friends so desire, tributes in Hazel’s memory can be made to the Parkinson’s Society, #D, 480 – 36 Avenue SE, Calgary T2B 1W4.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Norma Lewis, the staff at the Vulcan Extendicare and the Vulcan Community Health Centre.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com.