Hazel Rose Currier

Hazel was born October 29, 1918, in Chicago Illinois to her parents, Ida and Charles of Butternut, Wisconsin. She was the beloved wife of the late James William Currier. Loving Mother of Neal (Sunny), David (Clarice) and Charles (Mary). Cherished Grandmother of Marisa (Zach) Romme, Shaun (Jenny) Currier, Emily (Don) Evenson, Scott (Kate) Currier, Andrew (Michelle) Currier, and Krista (Cameron Griffin) Currier. She was also survived by five great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Viola (Tony) Sobolik, Ruth (Walter) Shelton, Charles (Mary), and Alice (Fred) Klass. Loving Aunt of her nieces and nephews. After living three years on the farm in Wisconsin the family moved to Chicago and then West Chicago, Illinois, where she grew up and graduated from West Chicago High School in 1936. She then graduated from Wheaton Business College and worked for Hotpoint, Burlington Northern Railroad and Commonwealth Edison where she met the boss’ son, her future husband, Bill Currier. Hazel and Bill shared a love of nature and sports. They enjoyed roller skating, playing softball and cheering for the Cubs. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining, gardening and bird watching. Hazel and Bill enjoyed the outdoors, camping with their children at many national parks from Florida to Alaska. They both loved all kinds of dancing, teaching line dancing after they retired. Hazel volunteered with AARP TCE preparing taxes for the elderly for 15 years, the last four years of which she served as coordinator for the Wabash Valley. She and Bill also volunteered as tutors for the Clinton Adult Tutoring Service dedicated to eliminating illiteracy, for which they received the Edward N. Howard Literacy Award. Hazel also enjoyed her involvement with the Terre Haute Newcomers Club. Hazel died on July 16, 2017. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. The family is planning a private memorial gathering. Memorial contributions can be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, not only in appreciation for their skilled care, kindness, and support, but for their beautiful inpatient facility that made it possible for Hazel to spend her last weeks as she spent her life; enjoying nature and fresh air, listening to the birds, and watching flowers bloom in the patio garden outside her room.

Hazel Rose Currier

October 29, 1918 - October 29, 1918