Hazel Doris Carson
March 1st, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Hazel Carson (nee Evans) announce her passing, on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the age of 88 years. Hazel was born on March 8, 1929 in Red Deer, Alberta.
She is survived by and will be remembered with love and pride by her 6 children and their families: Greg (Barb) of Bentley, AB; Murry (Dawn) of Calgary, AB; Clarke (Madeleine) of Kelowna, B.C.; Susan (Rick Morson) of Courtenay, B.C.; Carol Olson (Al) of Millet, AB and Scott (Barb Oberst) of Penhold, AB; 25 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 61 years, Thornton (Bob); mother, Minnie; father, George; brother, Bill; brother, Roy, sister, Joyce; son, Terry; and grandson, Tal.
Hazel attended school in the Horn Hill area and met her husband, Thornton, when she worked at Gaetz-Cornett Drug and Book Store in Red Deer Alberta. They were married in 1949 and started their family, first in Red Deer then moving to Penhold, Alberta in 1959. Hazel worked many years for the Hudson Bay in Red Deer, retiring in 1990 and starting her own business “Hazel’s Camera Exchange” in Red Deer, which she successfully ran and sold when she fully retired in 2000. In 2006, after 47 years, Hazel & Bob moved from the family acreage in Penhold to Horizon Village in Red Deer. Hazel then moved to Bethany Collegeside and finally to Aspen Ridge.
Hazel was active in the community and an avid member of the Rotary Club of Red Deer. She enjoyed her sports (Red Deer Rebel’s season ticket holder), camping, gardening and cooking. She loved her family and was a wife and mother first, selflessly nurturing and guiding us, creating a happy home with many fond memories. She taught us throughout life the importance of family and responsibility to our community, she was always generous in her advice and mentoring. Her core values were integrity, respect, hard work and excellence in everything you do.
Hazel was well known, and her strong character, sharp wit and great sense of humour will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. Her memory will be cherished by all those who knew her.
A Celebration in Memory of Hazel will be held at the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 18 Selkirk Boulevard, Red Deer on Friday, May 25th at 2:00 P.M., with Reverend Don Hennig officiating, refreshments will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial donations in memory of Hazel to a place where Mom enjoyed volunteering and hosting family dinners. Please visit “Friends of Sunnybrook Farm Society” at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/friends-of-sunnybrook-farm-society/ or Sunnybrook Farm will take donations by credit card over the phone at 403-340-3511.
"Love as powerful as your mother's for you leaves its own mark. To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever" By J.K. Rowling
Messages:
We wish to extend our condolenses to all of Hazel and Bob's families. We met them about 50 years ago through Bill's sister Marj and brother-in-law Les Ford. Over the years we saw them several times, sometimes vacationing together in groups, (those fun loving acorns). Hazel was so full of fun and good family values, that she was easy to love, never to be forgotten. May you all be comforted with great memories, to have been blessed with such a wonderful mother and mentor. Sincerely Bill and Dawn Adair
My sincere sympathy on the passing of a very special lady. Hazel (and Bob) were a big part of our life growing up and our family has many many fond memories of camping, parties and who can forget those crazy Acorn shenanigans! I was lucky to have had several visits with Hazel over the past few years, with dad. Keep your memories close. Sincerely, Patty
I have found memories of Hazel and my mother (Carol McMullen) their days at the Bay and good times in Penhold. I always enjoyed running into Hazel and Bob at the Rebels games. I am sorry for your loss Hazel was an amazing person. My thoughts are with you all.
I counted Hazel as a good friend and businesswoman when I was an Advocate photographer. After her retirement, I always enjoyed running into she and Bob and the Rebels games. I'm sorry for your loss.
My thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family. May you always hold the memories of your mother close to your heart. Marlene Gummer & family
I am so sorry for the loss of your special Hazel !! She was one of a kind ! We worked together at the Bay and we had so many laughs everyday. We had scavenger hunts and potlucks and white elephant sales and dressed up as COWS for Halloween! I always remember Hazel, I was nervous about making a mistake on the computer or the til (back in the late 80's), and she said "no matter what happens we can always "fix" it, and in our real lives too". She will be sadly missed and so loved by all who were blessed to spend any time with her and Bob.