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Hazel Weitzel Obituary
Hazel was born Oct. 30, 1943, in Hooker, the daughter of Loyal and Alice Bryan.
Hazel grew up on a farm in Hooker and graduated from Moniteau High School in 1961. She then attended Slippery Rock University, where she was a member of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority and graduated with a degree in education in 1965.
In June 1965, Hazel married her high school sweetheart, Gary Victor Weitzel of West Sunbury. They moved to South Florida in 1966 and have lived in the same home in Coral Springs for more than 40 years.
Hazel was an amazing teacher and coach with an interest in health and fitness. She was an active member the First Church of Coral Springs, where she loved singing with the choir and attending Bible study. Her true passion was raising her three children and later traveling to visit and cherish her five grandchildren.
Hazel always looked for ways to celebrate life and honor others as she treasured holidays, birthdays and anniversaries. She found great joy in giving small gifts to others and sought out ways to make others feel special or appreciated.
Hazel is survived by her husband, Gary Weitzel; her son, Kirby Weitzel and his wife, Jennifer, of Gainesville, Fla.; her daughter, Amy (Weitzel) McGibany and her husband, Christopher, of Tallahassee, Fla.; her daughter, Joy Weitzel of Clearwater, Fla.; five grandchildren, Emma and Anna McGibany and Colby, Braden and Emerson Weitzel; her sisters, Gladys Gordon and Linda Morris; her sisters-in-law, Hazel Arnold, Joanne Peedin and Linda Peoples; and a number of other relatives and dear friends.
WEITZEL - There will be a celebration of life service for Hazel Arlene Weitzel, who died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at 11 a.m. Oct. 17 at the First Church of Coral Springs, Fla.
Hazel requested that anyone considering memorial flowers to please instead give flowers to someone else to brighten their day.
The William F. Young Funeral Home, West Sunbury, is assisting with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Weitzel
October 23, 2015
I watched Hazel grow up as we went to school together and neighbored with her family in farming. She was a fine person. It's been a long time Gary since we climbed poles together at People's Telephone. How quickly the years have passed. My deepest sympathy for your great loss to this tragic disease. Bob Niggel
Alice McGee
October 20, 2015
Dear Gary, Sympathy to you and your family. A lot of years have passed since we all were at Concord.
Sandy and Doug Betlach
October 16, 2015
We are saddened to hear of Hazel's passing. Our deepest sympathies to Gary and family.
Linda Morris
October 15, 2015
Hazel was my older sister. She was always my role model. She made a difference in everyone's life that she touched especially all the children she taught over 30 years and her three beautiful children. Rest in peace my sweet sweet sister. I will miss you so much .
Donna (Barer) DeMarco
October 13, 2015
Mrs. Weitzel was my PE teacher in 6th grade. Kirby was a dear friend. I remember Mrs. Weitzel and her class like it was yesterday and it was 33 years ago. She was a wonderful teacher, role model and mom. She always had a smile on her faces and teased me about clogging up her phone line at night (I'll never forget that). My deepest sympathies to the Weitzal family. Your mom touched the lives of so many young people. I know that for sure because I am an educator now too. She was inspirational.
Jim Hendrix
October 13, 2015
Gary,
Dee and I are so sorry for your loss. Hazel was an amazing woman and battled so long with this disease. You were always there for her and I know she appreciated that. Please know our hopes and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Jim and Dee Hendrix
October 13, 2015
A wonderful classmate...so beautiful in every way...friend to everyone at the Rock during her time there. Bill Garove SRU 64
Pat O'Hare
October 12, 2015
Beautiful lady in and out. Our prayers are with you.
Troy Crain
October 12, 2015
Hazel was the most caring and compassionate personi have had the privilege to know. Heaven just received a beautiful angel. My thoughts and prayers are with Gary and their children.
Bob &Bonnie Atkinson
October 10, 2015
So sorry to read of Hazel's passing.Her long struggle is over but she will be missed.Our prayers to you and your family.
Lori
October 10, 2015
What a honor to know Hazel and to take care of her when she came into the office,,my prayers and sympathy is with Gary and the family at this time, Her beautiful smile and wonderful caring words I'll miss, She will always have a special place in my heart,
Sally Huffman
October 9, 2015
Gary and family, All our sympathy and love. Hazel fought a strong fight and she will be missed so very much. You are all in our prayers. Don & Sally
Glenn Hazlet
October 9, 2015
It has been a long time since I last saw Hazel and Gary. I sure do have a lot of great memories with Cousin Hazel .My sympathy to Gary and Family.
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