Hazel Coffelt Spence

Hazel Coffelt Spence 1912 - 2010

Hazel Spence passed away Saturday April 10th, 2010 at the age of 97.  Hazel was born in Prineville Oregon June 10, 1912. Hazel is the daughter of James J and Mary Coffelt.  She is one of 5 siblings - Margaret, Claud, Orville and Marie.  She is survived my her sister Marie Cordon.

Hazel grew up in Springfield and Prineville Oregon.  She graduated from Crook County High School, Prineville Oregon, in 1931 and went on to attend Business College in Portland Oregon.  Following the completion of her college work, Hazel took a job in the offices of Hudspeth Pine Lumber company in Prineville. In 1941 Hazel married George Spence. George was serving in the U.S. Army at the time as an Master Sergeant Engineer stationed in the South Pacific.  After retiring from Hudspeth Pine in 1973, George and Hazel moved from Prineville to Bend Oregon.  During these years they enjoyed camping, visiting with family and making their Bend home a place to be proud of. 

Hazel and George were married for 53 years until Georges passing in May of 1995.  Shortly after the passing of her beloved George, Hazel moved to Sutherlin Oregon to be near her sister and her husband, Marie and Don Cordon.  In 2005, after Don's death, Hazel & Marie moved to Creekside Retirement Village in Beaverton Oregon, to be close to niece Deanna Martinson.

Hazel enjoyed reading, sewing and spending time with family. Hazel was proud to be a great great great Aunt to her nieces and nephews. 

Hazel was a member of the Soroptimist International.  Contributions to the Soroptimist International can be made in Hazel's memory at:

    Soroptimist International of Bend
    P. O. Box 1843
    Bend, Oregon 97709.

The care and support Hazel received from Providence Hospice, Portland Oregon was greatly appreciated by Hazel and her family. As an alternate way to honor Hazel, donations can also be made to Providence Hospice of Portland Oregon. Hazel will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery, Bend Oregon.