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Hazel Denning Obituary

Hazel Denning
Hazel Denning died at her Red Bluff residence on Monday, June 16, 2008, with her family by her side. She was 87.
Hazel was born on Aug. 11, 1920, in Denver, Colo. In 1948, she left her family in Colorado and made the long trip to California with four of her children, on a train. She joined her husband, who had found work in California and sent for them. She has made her home in California since that time. They moved to Red Bluff in 1985. She was loved by everyone and will be missed very much.
Hazel is survived by daughters Laurel-Lea Beeler of Sacramento; Elaine Hazel Connor and husband Dave of Redding; Claudia May Clinger of Corning; Shirley Clemons and husband Bobby of Suisun City; Barbara Hyland of Magalia; Donna Hoag and husband Stephen of Lincoln; sons Gary Denning and wife Sharolyn of Colfax; David Denning of Red Bluff and Clifford Denning and wife Iris of Magalia; sisters Patricia Martin of Denver, Colo.; Joyce Elaine Rash of Palermo; brothers Ralph Marion Graham, Jr. of Lakewood, Colo; Dale Donald Graham of Thornton, Colo. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Alonzo Benedict Denning and her parents.
A Rosary was said June 18 at 7 p.m., with visitation at 5 p.m. at Chapel of the Flowers. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Thursday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of the Flowers.
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Published by Herald-Whig on Jun. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Denning

30 Entries

Laurel Lea Beeler

June 18, 2009

It has been a year today since you left us, and went to heaven Mom. There isn't a day that we don't miss you. I look at your picture everyday, and talk to you.

You loved all your children, even with all their faults. You always saw the good in all of us. You appreciated everything that anyone did for you. A lot of things have changed since you left, and in some ways nothing has changed. You were the one that kept us together. You didn't like arguments, and you had your way of ending them.

I know that you are not far from us. I believe you are with each of us when we need help. I do hope that you don't have to look down on some of the things that go on, because if they make me unhappy, they would make you unhappy too. I pray that you are protected, in a way that we aren't protected. I want to believe that God shields you from pain when you see something that hurts you.

Knowing that you are in heaven will make it easier when I have to leave this earth, because I know you will be waiting for me. I know I will see you again, along with many other family members. I am reaching an age where I am beginning to expect to hear that another person I love has died. I can't say that losing someone doesn't bother me, but I have changed, because I know everyone will go to a better place, where they no longer suffer, or feel pain. I most of all want all my family to feel the love, joy and peace that only God can give. I also have felt the comfort of God's arms around me here, so I know that will be wonderful in heaven.

I believe you are allowed to pray in heaven, and I believe that you still pray for all of us like you did when you were here. We need prayers. The world needs prayers, because so many families are feeling so stressed out these days. Please help us pray that our families stay close to God, and always trust God. Without God we are lost.

I think of you everyday, but especially on every holiday, and think about how awesome it has to be to celebrate special occasions in heaven. I remember the tape we had of angels singing, and I know it has to sound as beautiful as that tape is. I thought of you on your first Christmas in heaven, and Easter, and I felt how glorious that must have been. It made it easier not having you with us.

We have survived a year without you, but not one of us has liked not having you to call, and talk to, or to visit. We miss you very much. I really didn't think we would get this far, but we have. It has not been an easy year. I have remembered so many things that you have said about getting older. "Getting old isn't for sissy's." It isn't for sure. We have no idea how hard it is, until it is our turn to go through "The Golden Years." I don't know who called them that, but I think the "Golden years" must be in heaven, and not here. The time will come when we will all celebrate the "Golden Years" together.

I pray you are in the mansion that you earned here on earth. I looked at you the day of your funeral, and said you looked really good, and I don't say that often about someone who passed. You were dressed to go to your mansion. It wasn't something we planned. You just never wore make up, and dressed up that often. I'm sorry you weren't able to have everything you wanted here on earth, but maybe you did have it. You never wanted much. You appreciated what you got. Most of all you wanted the love, and respect of your children, and for your children to get along. I don't think anything else mattered.

I know that God saw the many sacrafices that you made for us. You were a good mother, who was proud of each of our accomplishments, whether they were big, or little. Some people say we chose who we would live with before we left heaven, and if that is true, I'm thankful I chose you. I would choose you again. Some of the rough roads we traveled, made me grow in faith, and now I am closer to God. Thank you Mom. I will always love you. Love, Laurel Lea

Shirley Clemons

June 16, 2009

Mom, today is the first anniversary since your leaving us to be with the Lord. I'm sure in the past year you have experienced much love and seen things beyond our comprehensive that are both beautiful and glorious. We are very glad you are being taken care of by God and our Lord Jesus. Your children find much rest in this, making it easier to accept your being gone from us. We are however, looking forward to the day when we will see you again, and find comfort in knowing God promises this to each of us. You are missed very much.

This past year has gone quickly and much has changed since your passing.
As you probably already know, there are two amongst us that have gone on to be with the Lord in heaven, Aunt Lorna and Uncle Landy. Others among us are getting older and illnesses taken a toll on some. As a family we keep in touch. Our family is large, so it's not without much drama at times, and much stress. But, I guess that comes with being from a big family. We know that you continue to pray for each of us, now even more so.

Our country is going through a financial meltdown as we've never experienced in our lifetimes. Maybe even in history. Weather is equally unpredictable and unusual in different parts of the US. It seems the world is experiencing many things being reported on the news almost daily never heard of. Not just in the USA but around the world. It's enough to keep each one of your children looking to the Lord for our guidance and protection. Enough for us to seek the Lord with all our hearts in these trying times.

We remember your legacy of faith you left to each of us, giving us the boldness to endure as you endured through faith. Mom, you taught us to look to the Lord for our strength and encouragement daily to meet our needs and fears through faith. We thank you for sharing your faith with us. For teaching us by your example to put our hope in the Lord. Things like to trust in things not seen (the Lord), to ask forgiveness from people in order to be forgiven ourselves by the Lord. And to love our families unconditionally, as you loved us, as God and the Lord loves us.

We were so blessed having you as our mother. Until we meet again in heaven we will love you and forever remember you in our hearts.

Laurel Lea Beeler

November 27, 2008

Today is the first holiday since our Mom left us. Mom, you were in all our thoughts. You are missed by all of us. I know that you are always close to us.

I know that you are praying for good things to happen in our lives. We have had some good things happen. I know that you are proud of the changes that have taken place.

You always hoped that we would stick together, and we are trying to do that. You were a good mother who had a lot of challenges in your life. You taught us to face our challenges.

I am very thankful that you are no longer suffering. I know that you celebrate, your new life everyday, with God. I know that you have a very special place in Heaven, and you will be waiting for us.

It has been hard not having you here with us, but we are learning to accept losing you. We know that we will be together again, when our time comes. We miss you a lot, but I know that you are still spiritually with us. Please keep praying for us, because this world is getting more difficult each day.

We love you Mom. You were a very special Mom to us. You loved us all, unconditionally. We will always love and miss you.

Love, Laurel Lea

Elaine Conner

September 8, 2008

I found one of many poems about the way I feel about mom. I want to share this one with my family. I will always love you Mom. We never realize what we have until we lose it. We can only hope to learn from her love she had for life and her family. I will forever miss you my friend.

What is a Mother Worth?

I humbly appraise my mother's worth,
It all began with pain to give me birth,

Which triggered off a love so strong,
Blossoming into a life-long bond.

When needed, she was always there,
Someone I realized who would always care.

And the older I got the more I knew,
My mother's love was sincere and true.

But as I watched my mother age in years,
I was happy to help her and ease her fears.

I was very privileged now to play my part,
As she did for me right from the very start.

Donna Hoag

August 24, 2008

Two months have passed since Mom's passing and it seems just like yesterday we said our goodbyes. It probably was the hardest thing I had to do in my lifetime and she went out with a bang. It was glorious, Amen! We were all around her praising God and asking the Holy Spirit to take her from this place to the next, and she went out peacefully as she asked the Lord to do for her. I use to listen to people speak of the difficulties they would have by not having their Mother here and it really didn't sink in until Mom was called to go home. It was my routine to call once or twice a day to just see how she was doing and inform her of her financial affairs. I'm sure there were days she would prefer not to talk on the phone, but there is a big part of me thinks she looked forward to that phone call. She always had a pleasant "Hi Donna!" You know in my busy day I still race to the phone to call her and suddenly I realize she is not with us anymore, and instead I say with a smile, "Hi Mom!" "I miss you!" and I can hear a echo of her voice say "Hi Donna!" and gives me great joy and I go about my business. If I can give any wisdom to my neices and nephews and that would be to Love your parents and spend time with them as one day you will know what it is like to not have your Mother with you. You can't just pick up the phone and talk about issues and be comforted. Oneday you will think of this piece of wisdom and will understand how all 9 of your Uncles and Aunts feel today. I have no regrets ever in my lifetime for all that I did for my Mom, and you know what? I would do it all over again and again and I told my Mother that before she died. May the LORD give us the wisdom that Grandma Denning had and may we continue to Love and grow in our faith because oneday we will meet our maker and join together with all the Angels and Saints of the Kingdom of God. Let us rejoice and be glad that Hazel left us not the riches of this world, but the gift of great faith to lean on. I will forever pray for all generations that oneday we will all be together in heaven. What a glorious time that will be...for all eternity.

Chris Haskell

August 17, 2008

God is very lucky to have another angel up in Heaven to be near Him. Those of us left here are lucky to have another angel in Heaven watching over us.

Grandma you have definitely made your mark on the world with all of the wonderful children you had. I may be your first grandchild, but with all the others that followed me there will be many stories that will always keep your memory alive in our hearts.

Say hi to all the other angels up there for me. I know you will always be near.

Love, Chris

Mom's 80th Birthday

August 11, 2008

Emily Gennuso

August 11, 2008

Happy 88th birthday Grandma. We miss you, but we know that you are happy where you are. You get a hug from God on your birthday. That is awesome !!

Love, Emily

Laurel Lea Beeler

August 11, 2008

Happy birthday Mom !!

On the day of Mom's funeral I did something I had never done before. I wanted to talk about our Mom, because she was a very special lady. I am shy, and I was always too afraid to talk in front of a lot of people. When I was in front of everyone, and opened the book, I did not find the letter I had written, that I wanted to have read. It wasn't there, only the priests notes. Since it was a first time in front of that large of a crowd, my mind went blank, my story was short. This is what I wanted to say about our Mom.

Mom was a beautiful woman of strength, and faith. She will be remembered by her children as someone who always did the best she could, in good times, and bad. Many women would have failed the obstacles she encountered. When other women would have given up, she did whatever she could to keep her family together. We thank her for that, because we didn't have to spend our lives searching for our parents, and brothers and sisters. She kept us together. She was proud of her large family, and loved them very much. She faithfully prayed for every member of her family daily, and was always ready to say extra prayers when needed. She was a woman who worked hard throughout her life caring for her nine children.

What is a mother? Our mother was someone who pinned her best dress, together to have pictures taken, because she didn't want to spend money on herself, when her children needed something more than she felt she did.

Our mother was someone who could take a package of hotdogs without buns, a couple of cans of pork and beans, and make a meal for eleven people, and everyone would have a plate of food.

Our mother was someone who never tired of hearing how her children were doing. Our mother stood by her children, even when she thought they might be wrong. Our mother tried very hard to understand her kids, when no one else did, and when she didn't understand them, she prayed for them.

Our mother was someone who stayed up all night if necessary, even though she had worked hard all day, when one of her kids were sick. Our mother loved all her grandchildren, and welcomed into the family all her step grandchildren. She loved seeing all the babies.

When our Mother's nine children were raised, she ended up taking care of her husband. That was not always pleasant for her, but she stayed by his side until the end. She didn't expect grand things in her life. She was thankful for what God gave her. We will miss her a lot, but we know that she has now gone to the grand mansion in Heaven, that God has been preparing for her, and that we feel she deserves. She will always be watching over us, and she will continue praying for us, and putting in a good word for all of us with God.

I pray that we will all honor our Mom, by staying in touch with each other. She would want that very much. She fought a hard battle keeping us together, so now I pray we will stay together.

I know that Mom appreciated all the sacraficing that her kids went through for her. It was hard on her, not only because of her health, but because she knew how hard it was on her kids. She hated being a burden. Even though we will miss her, I wouldn't wish her back here, for one minute. Her suffering is over.

I pray that today's birthday celebration in heaven, is the greatest ever. I remember a birthday many years ago, where all I had to give her was a little handful of wild flowers, and she was very happy to receive them. She made me feel like I gave her a bag of gold. I don't even remember a cake. We will always love you Mom, and will miss you everyday of our lives.

Love always, Laurel Lea

Cindy Neal

July 9, 2008

Dear Cliff, Iris and family;

I am sorry about your loss. Cliff- your mother was special is so many ways. I can remember visiting her as a child with Rhonda...we never left hungry. Just know that she is so very proud of you and still will be with you. Love and Prayers are with all of you.

Love Cindy(the wino)

Jacob Boulant

July 8, 2008

I remember when we were at your house, and you gave us M&M's, and skittles. You also gave us Sunny D. You were a very nice Grandma. I miss you.

Love, Jacob

Sierra Lopez

July 8, 2008

Hi Grandma,

I love you with all my heart. I dream about you. I miss you very much, I wish you would come back in my dreams. I love God, and you. I am 4.

Love, Sierra

William Nelson

July 8, 2008

Grandma you were a nice lady. You always had candy for us when we came to visit you. I hope you liked the picture I made for you before you left. I hope to see you again someday. Love, William

Mariah Ahumada

July 8, 2008

Dear Grandma,
It's me Mariah. I miss you a whole bunch. I remember when I saw you last time. I had felt very bad for you and the pain you were thriving. I hope you are doing better in heaven. I 'll be able to write in this journal to you forever. I'll miss you alot and I hope you will miss me your granddaughter. Mimi miss's you ! She is really sad for you but it's ok you had a great a life full of fun and joy. Well I have to go. I'll remember to say my prayers for everyone even you great grandma hazel. I LOVE YOU!!! Love,
Mariah

Walter parker

July 8, 2008

Grandma Denning you will be missed by me very much. I already miss hearing your voice on the phone. When I go to visit uncle David their is a absence of you. Everything is not the same. I miss seeing your Happy face. I will keep you in my prayers, and please pray for us. I think of you very often. You were a wonderful grandmother and a very good example to my children. Brandon & Hunter will miss spending time at your apartment with you and their loving son David. Thanks again for being there for them when I was unable to.. Grandma Denning I Love You.. Your Grandson Walter Parker

Brandon Parker

July 8, 2008

I know that grandma cared for each and everyone of her grandchildren. I remember when i used to live next to her in the apartments across from more for less. I stopped by her place every day. I remeber her giving me cookies out of the cookie jar and getting somthing to drink with it. I would go over there wit my brother and watch T.V. or sometimes eat dinner. Grandma was a nice lady to go visit. I will miss her for sure.

Mom, and seven of her children celebrate her 85th birthday.

July 2, 2008

Nowell MacArthur

July 1, 2008

I remember Mrs. Denning most from the time she was 38 years old. Gary, Laurel Lea, Elaine and I were high school age. Mrs. Denning was a very strong person whose life was centered on the welfare of her children. She did well to make ends meet in those days. A selfless, loving mother like Mrs. Denning has a special place in heaven.

Debie Gennuso

June 30, 2008

I have some very great memories as a child of when my Grandma lived with us at our home in Carmichael. In the summer time she would be awake with me in the early mornings, and I would always ask her to play board games with me while we watched cartoons. I'm sure she didn't really want to play games that early in the morning, but she never said no. She always played with me. It takes a very special lady to raise 9 children and help take care and love many, many grand children and great-grandchildren. I know that she holds a special place in Heaven. I love you and will miss you Grandma!
Love, Debbie Gennuso

Shane Stuber

June 29, 2008

I Never really got a chance to get to know you very well, but you will always be in my heart. I remember when I came to california to see you and my mom. I remember the lemons that you sent home with me when I came to visit. I know that you are in a better place. I will always remember and love you infinite.

Elaine Conner

June 28, 2008

I am going to miss my best friend in my life. We have been down many long hard roads together with her illnesses as well as caring for my brother David. We have had a lot of fun together to through the years that we have spent with each other. I have witnessed what a Mothers Love for her children really means. She has showed it to each of us all individually at different times of our lives. She was happiest when we were all visiting her and singing together like we use to do when we were younger at family gatherings. If she could have had her way she would have never let any of us stray to far away from her ever. We will miss her very much as we go on with our lives. We will never forget her because she has touched each and everyone of our hearts and lives somehow along the way. She was a very gentle Mom. She was the foundation of our lives. She never talked bad about any of us regardless of if we didn't come and see her as often as she would have liked. Now we can imagine her as our Guardian Angel looking after all of her 9 children again waiting for the ressurrection. I love you Mom and Thank You for showing me so much about what you were about and sharing so much with me throughout the years. It was a pleasure caring for you and looking out for you and protecting you. I have no regrets at all. My husband and I will miss seeing you very much.

Grandma on her 85th Birthday with Great granddaughters, Nora and Emily.

Emily

June 24, 2008

Dear Grandma,

I miss you very much. I remember when I was at your 85th birthday, and there were a lot of family there, and it made you very happy. I remember when I visited you, and it made me very happy. I love you very much, and will miss you.

Love, Emily

Emmanuel A. Denning

June 24, 2008

My condolence to all my nieces and
nephews in the loss of their mother.
She is now at piece with God where
there is no more pain, sorrow and
suffering.

June 23, 2008

This is the only picture we have of all eleven of us. It was 1996.

June 23, 2008

This was our Mom in 1943, when we lived in Santa Monica.

June 23, 2008

LeAnne Graybeal

June 23, 2008

My love to your family at this difficult time. Im thinking about you.

Shirley Clemons

June 23, 2008

Dear Family,

It's hard to lose a mother! She was a very special lady; a person picked by God to be Our Mother. She loved all of her 9 children, unconditionally. They were loved in a way that was special to each one, known individually.

I always said God gave us the Best Mom in the whole wide world. She was the glue that held us together. Watching her go through trials taught us to keep praying and asking God for answers and strength. Her words of wisdom and encouragement would lead us to keep our eyes on the Lord. Moms faith showed us to trust in the Lord for our comfort. We learned there was power in prayer.

I will miss Mom. My visits to Red Bluff were special to me. Bob & I retired just to come to her when she would need us most. I would visit with Mom, cook for her, and help her in any way she needed me. I look back with no regrets, knowing it was precious time spent with our mother who gave her whole life for her children. We have spent these last 8 months in Red Bluff, where we stayed in our RV, just to be close to Mom. To be able to give back to mom the love she shared with me in my lifetime was a previledge.

Mom, you will be missed. We love you very much!

In Christ's Hands Now!

Love Shirley & Bobby

Our beautiful Mother

Laurel Lea Beeler

June 23, 2008

I want to say to all my brothers and sisters that I am very proud of all of you. Mom would be proud of all of us also, because we went through a very difficult time, with Faith, love and strength.

Our anchor is no longer in this world. She kept us all together. I pray that we will always stay in touch with each other, and remain close. That would be a way of thanking our mother for all she did for us. I love all of my family very much.

She is very happy where she is now. She is now living in her well deserved mansion in the sky, where she is no longer suffering, and has no worries. She will be watching over us, and praying for all of us. She gave us all unconditional love, and she will be missed very much.

I want to thank the family members who cared for her day and night. Your love and devotion was appreciated very much. Mom felt loved, and safe with her children around her during her many illnesses. You will be blessed many times for your sacrafices, and love, that you gave for her.

Our mother was a beautiful lady. If someone needed something more than she did, she gave it to them. She did what God wanted her to do, and she is now with Him forever. God bless us all.

Angi Dodson (Moore)

June 20, 2008

I just wanted to send my love to all the family! Thankful for the many memories that enriched our lives! Love you! Angi

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