Louise A. Hazelton's Obituary
Louise was born on December 23rd, 1926 to Oscar C. Peterson and Ellen P. Peterson (born Failing) and lived and grew up in Dupont, Washington. She was the first of two surviving children and grew up very close to her brother Robert.
After graduating from High School, Louise went off to Washington State University to study Home Economics but to pursue her “Mrs.” Degree. Happily she met the love of her life, Jack Lee Hazelton, and they were married July 17th, 1948. They enjoyed 67 years of marriage and had three children—Randy, Lynn and Pam.
Louise was a vibrant source of energy and life for her family—she always made home cooked meals (dinner was always on time), packed lunches, ferried kids to camp fire meetings, search and rescue training, day camps and music lessons—especially music lessons (3 kids each on two instruments—6 lessons per week at times!) She sewed, baked millions of cookies, and taught Camp Fire groups.
In addition to all the busy activities of family life, Louise always had time for drop-ins. People were always welcome to drop by her home any time and there was usually something good to eat available. If anyone needed a place to stay whether for a night or a week, they were welcome. She also loved parties—any occasion was a good excuse to gather people together for good food and good times.
For over 60 years both Jack and Louise were active members of the Rainer Beach unit of an organization called “Friends of Youth”. A volunteer organization working to raise funds in support of the GRIFFIN HOME FOR BOYS (and now days many homes for girls and boys) located in Renton.
When children were away at college, Jack and Louise began building their Cabin near Lake Cushman. They enjoyed many weekends working on the project with Louise’s lifelong friend Mary Eleanor Roley and her husband Dennis. While Jack and Dennis were working on the construction, Louise and Mary Eleanor got to spend many hours picking out paint colors, carpeting and wallpaper. In the evenings countless games of cards were enjoyed.
Louise always knitted but later in life she was especially busy knitting sweaters for her grandchildren, hats for new babies, baby blankets, afghans and countless scarves. She also put more time into her flower garden—especially begonias, fuchsias and dahlias. There were always dahlias to cut for bouquets to give away!
Louise was thrilled when grandchildren began arriving and they became a new and joyous focus of her life. She was equally excited about the arrival of her great-grandchildren and was especially pleased to have her first great grand-daughter born so close to her own birthday in December.
Louise is survived by their three children; Randy Hazelton, Lynn Mazur and Pam Lind; daughter-in-law Rachelle Hazelton, Son-in-law Andy Mazur; 8 grandchildren; Daniel Koens, Caitlin (Mazur) Raburn and husband Archie Raburn, Erin Mazur, Nathan Mazur, Caleb Mazur, Bryan Lind, Robert Lind, Stephanie Lind and 3 great grandchildren; Josiah Raburn, Eric Raburn and Ashlynn Raburn;
Louise also leaves behind her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Robyn Peterson, sister-in-law Betty Dosa and many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family suggests donations to Friends of Youth in lieu of flowers.
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