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Hazel Smith Obituary
Aug 10, 1930 - Feb 23, 2013
Age 82. Papillion, NE. Survived by her husband, Charles D. Smith; children, Jan (Tim) Vala, Gretna, NE, Timothy (Kathryn) Smith, St. Charles, MO, Kristen (Jim Swenson) Smith, Dubuque, IA; grandchildren, Kirsten (Geoff) Vala Fong, Kyla (Uriah) Shaver, Kelsey Vala, Erin, Hayley, and Dana Smith. Hazel was a loving wife and mother of three with six adoring granddaughters and two step-grandsons, Jay and Shawn Swenson. She worked as a School Psychologist for Cicero Public Schools, near Chicago. After retirement she moved with her husband, Chuck, to Papillion to be close to family. She was always active, helping her daughter, Jan Vala, with projects for Vala's Pumpkin Patch. She was also a member of Papillion Women's Club, Friends of the Library, St. Paul United Methodist Church, and a Delta Zeta Sorority alumna. Her family will greatly miss her comforting conversation and warm welcoming home.
VISITATION Thursday 2-8pm, with the family receiving friends from 6-8pm, with a Prayer Service at 7:30pm at the Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, 441 N. Washington St., Papillion, NE. SERVICE Friday 10:30am at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 324 S. Jackson St., Papillion, NE. Interment Cedardale Cemetery, Papillion, NE. Memorials to St. Paul's United Methodist church. KAHLER DOLCE
441 N. Washington St. Papillion, NE
402-339-3232
www.kahlerdolcemortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Cindy Vanek
March 12, 2013
I am so sad for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. I'll miss seeing her friendly face at the pumpkin patch. God bless.
Dick Arnold
March 7, 2013
Hazel & I were classmates at Cambridge High (She was the brightest of all 26 graduates). I was very fond of her and family. My sincere regrets and prayers for you all.
DiAnn Kilburg
February 28, 2013
Dear Kris and family,
So sorry to hear abut your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
DiAnn
Michele Myer
February 27, 2013
Your Mom was a very special person. She always made others feel special too. She always remembered my name. She made every one seem like they mattered. And she surely mattered. She will be missed. Prayers and blessings to all.
Michele
February 27, 2013
Dear Jan, Tim and Family,
I knew your mom through the stories that my mother would share with me. They were members of the Methodist Church together. I know she provided wonderful memories and fun for all of you and that continued with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. We will keep your family in our prayers as you adjust to life here without her. My mother will welcome her Methodist friend, who loves to read as much as she, with her in Heaven.
The Whitcomb and Jacobitz Families
Wayne and Jane Gundvaldson
February 26, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jan, Tim, and family. Hazel will be missed. Prayers to you all.
Kathy Cordes
February 26, 2013
I know how much her family will miss her. Hazel was such a sweet person with always a kind word for everyone. I don't think she ever forgot a name. She will be missed greatly.
Paula Freeman
February 26, 2013
We want to wish you all of the comfort and yet joy in the celebration of Hazel's life. She was so active, influential and always seeking knowledge. I think she loved reading more than many people I have ever known. We are blessed to have had her as our neighbor!
Joan G Bohm
February 26, 2013
Dearest Chuck, Jan, Tim, Chris and family, I was lucky to have known Hazel and to have been able to share time, and family with her, although not nearly enough. Such a lovely, caring person, always easy to talk with and interested in others. I know how much you will miss her. I'm grateful for the years I've had knowing her. Love, Joan
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