Hazel McGinn's Obituary
Hazel May McGinn of Tacoma,
> Washington passed away February 26, 2016 at the age of 98
> years. She died peacefully at St. Therese Adult Family
> Home in Federal Way, Washington.
> > Hazel was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on April 22,
> 1917, the fourth of six children born to Alfred and Bessie
> Smith. Her family moved to Washington when she was an
> infant and lived in Tacoma and Ocean City. Hazel had two
> children from her first marriage, daughter Beverly, and son
> Leonard, who preceded her in death. Hazel married Owen
> Robert "Bob" McGinn in 1954, who preceded her in death in
> 1997.
> > Hazel lived a full and active life filled with friends,
> relatives, and travel adventures. She worked for People's
> Department Store, Puget Sound Naval Shipyards, Boeing, and
> retired from Mount Rainier Ordinance Depot. Hazel relished
> in telling stories of living at Ocean City as a teen and her
> love of the beach. Hazel and Bob enjoyed their retirement
> years traveling and exploring the American Southwest.
> > Hazel's parents, and siblings Edward, Eva, Robert, Donald,
> and Shirley all proceeded her in death. She is survived by
> her loving daughter Beverly Hamilton and husband Laurren of
> Goodyear, Arizona; two grandsons, Todd and Jason Hamilton;
> great-grandchildren Danelle and Cameron; and
> great-great-grand son Miles.
> > Hazel will be missed, but we are comforted knowing she is
> now with her family in heaven. A memorial will be held for
> family and friends at a later date.
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