Hazel was born and raised in Kearney, Nebraska. The family moved to Auburn, CA in 1935. Hazel worked for the USO where she met her husband, Brent. They moved to Patterson in 1963 then to Modesto in 2007. Hazel was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as Deputy Grand Matron and Worthy Matron among many other offices. She was a member of the White Shrine and a 50 year member of the Rebekahs.
Hazel is survived by her son Stephen Bruce of Modesto and daughter Patricia Sheck of Sacramento, her sisters Doris Lewis and Betty Lloyd, both of Grass Valley, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon, on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at The Well Community Fellowship Church, 2500 Claus Rd, in Modesto. Interment will be private at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery.
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