Dr. Hazel E. Barnes Ph.D

I have missed Hazel very much. She was always a bright spot in my day. The loss of friends such as Hazel, don't seem to be easily replaced. Hazel was so special and a one of a kind. I miss you.

In 1958 I was a freshman at the University of Colorado taking a Humanities class. The literature section was taught by Hazel Barnes. The very first test I took in college was in her class and I failed it. I made an appointment to see her. At that meeting I broke down crying that I would never be able to get through college. She took the time to explain to me how to take notes and how to figure out what was important by what profs wrote on the board and emphasized in their lectures. I left...

Dear friends,

I was in contact with Hazel Barnes two years ago about her life and career. Although I did not know her personally, I feel very close to her and Doris in light of their meeting one another here in Toledo, and Hazel's four years on our faculty. She is an honored person in our department. With her permission, we started the Hazel Barnes Society here at the University of Toledo Department of Philosophy. I am coordinator of the Hazel Barnes Working Group. We are...

I'm visiting Boulder--where I lived the first 18 years of my life--and was saddened to see that both Hazel and Doris have passed away. They used to babysit me when I was small and I remember well their kindness, the sandwiches they made and the bed where I took my afternoon nap. They were friends of my parents, Dr. William and Ferris Takahashi, and I appreciated the eulogy they provided for my parents' funeral several years ago. Hazel and Doris were remarkable women and are missed.

Hazel was such a sweet, fun-loving person as well as being a world-famous scholar. She always had a smile for everyone.
The hardest that we laughed together was discussing Sartre!
Hazel never made you feel anything but good. There was always facinating stories and intriguing adventures to discuss.
I will miss Hazel very much.