Hazel Pearl Sweeten
Hazel Pearl Sweeten was born October 24, 1935. She passed away at her home in Susanville on July 14, 2015. Hazel had been a resident of Susanville for 35 years. She was preceeded in death by her Husband Estell Eugene Sweeten in 2009.
Hazel and Gene where married in August 15, 1954. As newly weds they lived in Long Beach CA, Moving to Turlock, San Jose and Elk Grove in the mid 60’s, shortly after moving to Elk Grove they began raising Morgan Horses. Although Hazel never rode herself, few things made her happier then seeing her horses in the Show ring being shown, and could always be heard cheering them on from the grandstands.
Hazel was a long time 4-H leader in Wilton 4-H, she loved children and thought of all the 4-H members as “Her Kids” when her granddaughter Melissa joined, 4-H Hazel volunteered as the sewing leader for the Standish 4-H club passing on her incredible talent as a seamstress.
Being called “G” by her granddaughter instead of Grandma, She became know as “G” to numerous kids and adults alike.
After Gene passed away in 2009, Hazel joined the local Humane Society, she loved being a part of the organization and helping with the groups fundraisers.
It’s so hard to put someone’s life in a couple of paragraphs, but Hazel loved life, she loved people and animals and was one of the kindest people you could ever hope to know. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.
Hazel was preceded in death by her Husband Estell Eugene Sweeten, her parents Truman and Ila Huddleston, her sisters Thelma Putman, and Naomi Casteel.
Hazel is survived by her sister Juanita Wood, her daughter Debi and son in law Dennis Michaels and her granddaughter Melissa Michaels.
Graveside Services for Hazel will be held at the Diamond Crest Cemetary, in Susanville Californa on Saturday July 25th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m
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