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Twila E. Hazen

Twila E. Hazen, age 80 of Marion died Sunday, September 22, 2013 at home.  She was born November 1, 1932 in Stockport to the late Carl and Gladys (Bole) Rippey. A 1950 graduate of Harding High School, she worked at Quaker Oats for 31 years as a Data Processor.  She was a devoted Christian and was a lifelong resident of Marion.  Her children were the center of her life.  She was tirelessly devoted to her family, taking care of her parents in their later years.  Twila enjoyed visiting with Quaker Oats retirees and spending time with former classmates. She is survived by a son, Stephen Hazen, Marion; a daughter, Darla (David) Mash, Marion; a sister, Jeaneen Stepp, Findlay; a brother-in-law, Stan Kirby, Delaware; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Colleen Kirby. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Prospect with Rev. Linden Kirby officiating.  Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery.   Friends may call on Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM. Memorial gifts may be made to Operation Smile (www.operationsmile.org). Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Prospect Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Condolences       to #1 from: Susan Lantz Gahanna, Ohio Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 2:52 PM Darla & Nick, Your Mom (and both of you!) so much a part of my young life - and Sam & Laura's.  I loved her so much. She was like a second mom to us. So many good memories filled with warmth, love and laughter.  I am so thankful that she graced my life. All my love, Susan #2 from: Lisa Wilson-Baldwin Mount Vernon Ohio Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 8:45 PM Twila was a very special woman and was a part of my younger life. I'm Jody Wilson's Daughter she was Duane Lantz's sister. We were so blessed to have her in our life! Sending you my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God bless all of you. #3 from: Laura Lantz Plevek Whitmore Lake, MI Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 10:27 AM Twila was a very special part of my life. She was always very supportive, and loving. Twila will be truly missed, and will always be apart of my thoughts and prayers.   #4 from: LOU -WAYNE CLARK MARION Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 11:20 AM OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES TO DAVE AND DARLA AND FAMILY.LOU #5 from: Samuel D. Lantz Phoenix, AZ Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 3:08 PM Darla & Nick, Our thoughts and prayers are sent to you from Phoenix, Arizona. I have fond, fond memories of Twila and all of our family times together. Lovely, sweet, gentle and kind...I loved her like a mother. She will be sorely missed. #6 from: Verne & Helen Kirby Wauseon, , OH Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 10:50 AM Sorry to hear of Twila's homegoing.  Sorry we weren't able to make the trip to the visitation and funeral services.  We have been praying for comfort and peace for the family during this time.  May this remind us of the uncertainty of life and to live each day as if it were our last day on earth.  May the Scriptures used at the service meet the spiritual needs and comfort those present.  May Christ be honored and the gospel presented.  John 14:1-6 Love in Christ, Verne & Helen Kirby

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