Hazel Ruth (MILLER) SMITH

MILLER, HOFFMAN, SMITH, OGLE, MOON

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 3/9/2009 at 14:35:09

OBITUARY - HAZEL RUTH (MILLER) SMITH

Hazel Ruth (MILLER) SMITH was born September 6, 1916 to Thomas Jefferson MILLER and Olive Edna (HOFFMAN) MILLER on a farm East of Blockton, Iowa and passed away Sunday, November 12, 2006 in the Bedford Nursing Home & Rehab at the age of 90 years.

Hazel graduated from Redding High school in Redding Iowa.

Hazel and Orlan Ray SMITH were united in marriage on January 22, 1939 in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Hazel and Ray were devoted to each other and to their faith in Jesus. Her faith was important to her and Christianity was an important part of her life.

Hazel lost her sight as a young woman. Her loss of sight never affected her independence. She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially her famous homemade bread. To celebrate her birthday, she always wanted pumpkin pie without whipped cream. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and kind smile.

Hazel is survived by her sister Mary OGLE of Bedford, Iowa; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death are her parents; husband; brothers Duane MILLER and Robert MILLER; and sister Ada Mae MOON.