Hazel passed away on 11/28/16 at the age of 87. She was born in Gardena, CA, the daughter of Henry P. and Elizabeth A. Thomas. The Thomas family moved to Carnation, WA where Hazel and her seven siblings were raised. Her sister Lucille and many relations still reside in Carnation. Hazel enjoyed living in Des Moines, WA for the past 60 years and spending time at her cabin in Cle Elem.  She had many varied interests including Harley rides, motor home trips, volunteering, Eastern Star, Eagles, gardening in her beautiful yard, curling up with a good book and of course her cherished pets. Hazel retired from Boeing Security after many decades of work. Hazel was a devoted mother to her children Cathi Fanckboner, Mike Fryrear and Berni Fryrear. She was grandmother to Brendan, Megan, Devan, Lisa and Perry and great grandmother to Haley, Dakota, Leif and Liberty. She will rest next to Burnie her beloved husband of 47 years.  Her memorial will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Bonney-Watson in SeaTac, WA.  Memorials may be made to the Humane Society.  Please sign her online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com.

Published in the Highline Times section of the Westside Weekly, December 9, 2016.