Hazel Byers

April 18, 1933 - April 18, 2013

Hazel M. Byers 80 of Channing, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility in Crystal Falls. She was born on May 27, 1932 in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Hugo and Margaret (Stebic) Lehtinen. She attended school in Crystal Falls, graduating from Forest Park High School in 1950. She married Warren H. Byers in June of 1954 at the Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Crystal Falls, and he preceded her in death in 1999. Hazel worked as a Dietary Manager for the Crystal Manor Nursing Home in Crystal Falls, until retiring in June of 1987. Hazel was a lifelong resident of the area. She loved gardening and cooking, but most of all loved to entertain family and friends. She was further preceded in death by a son, Warren J. Byers in 1993, her brother, Jack Lehtinen, and special friend, Maurice Vermulen. Hazel is survived by her loving daughters, Roxane Vary of Alpha and Lynn (Ken) Anderson of Vancouver, WA; 4 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Fr. Raymond Valerio will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Crystal Falls. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in her memory. Condolences to the family of Hazel M. Byers may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the funeral arrangements.