Carla Ann Hazen

Nov. 17, 1952 - Jan. 25, 2017

Carla Ann Hazen went to be with the Lord on January 25, at the age of 64, after a long and courageous battle with illness. Carla was born to George and Hedi Hazen of Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1971.

Carla went on to attend the Oregon College of Education in Monmouth where she earned a bachelor's in education, and later a master's degree in counseling from Oregon State University.

Carla's entire career was spent teaching Health and PE, coaching, mentoring and counseling students and families at Santiam Canyon Schools. She had a positive impact on so many lives, always encouraging students to believe in themselves and strive for their potential. She was a dedicated, compassionate advocate for all of her students.

As the first girls' basketball coach at Santiam High School, Carla helped lead the team to the 1981 Girl's State Basketball Tournament. The team was later inducted into the Santiam High School Hall of Fame.

Carla had a lifelong interest in sports and was a successful multi-sport athlete, most notably as a fast-pitch softball pitcher. She also trained to become a volunteer EMT and was a long-time member of the Stayton Fire Department. Carla had a deep love of the outdoors and enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing, especially near her beloved North Fork home.

Carla was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother Hedi; and brother Herb and wife Beverly of Orofino, Idaho. She was genuinely devoted to her family and close friends.

A celebration of Carla's life will be held at a later date. Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.