Obituary for Hazel Thompson

Hazel LaNell Thompson, resident of Ponca City, passed away Friday June 6 2014. She was 80 years old.

Hazel was born February 5 1934 to Winfred “Bink” and Gladys (Duncan) Marshall in Sparks, Ok. The oldest of 3 girls, she grew up in OKC and always enjoyed spending time with her sisters.

On January 27, 1951 she married the love of her life, Harlan Thompson. She graduated Crooked Oak High School in OKC. They had 60 wonderful years together until Harlan passed in 2011. Together they raised two children, Gary and Terri. After staying home with the children Hazel enjoyed working at Millers Meat Market on Highland for many years. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed cooking for all family occasions. She was always accompanied by her ever faithful dog Bubba.

Hazel and Harlan traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad.

She is survived by her sister Levon Christner and husband Henry, sister LaVerne McQuarie all of Texas. Son Gary Thompson and wife Dixie of North Pole Alaska, daughter Terri and husband Darrel Schultz of Ponca City. Grandchildren Sarah Jeppsen of Florida, Kelly and husband Bill Balog of Wisconsin, Lacey Taylor of Alaska. Chuck Diebold and wife Crissy of Houston, Renea and husband Rusty Crowell and Skylar Schultz all of Ponca City. 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and grandson Casey Thompson.

Graveside services will be 10 am Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastors Rick Duncan and Bob Duncan officiating.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 1904 N. Union, Ste 103, Ponca City, OK 74601

Family will receive friends after the services at 2601 Windsor Road, Ponca City, OK.