Hazel May Robinson, known by her family and friends as “Peg”, age 104, passed away August 28, 2015 at Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City supported by Hospice and family.
Hazel was born in Addy, WA on February 25, 1911, the daughter of Frank and Amanda (Goff) Newton. During her childhood, Peg’s family farmed in Idaho and Washington. She graduated from Colville High School, Washington in 1929. Hazel married Lester Williams in 1931 and to this union they had their daughter, Carmen. Peg’s husband worked in road construction in the Northwest until his untimely death in Oregon in January of 1942. As a single parent during WWII, she had many different jobs including waitressing and airplane mechanic on B17s, B-24s, and Spitfires. She was also the first woman gas station attendant in Boise, ID. Hazel married Willard “Scoop” Robinson in 1947. Scoop’s job took them to Washington, Montana, and Idaho. In retirement, they settled in Boise, Idaho until Scoop’s passing in 1992. In 1995, Peg moved to Terry, MT to be closer to her daughter and son-in-law. Peg’s favorite hobbies were fishing and camping, bowling, playing bridge, knitting, crocheting, and reading. She received numerous ribbons for her doilies and baby afghans at local fairs. Peg was very active in Eastern Star. She also volunteered at Holy Rosary Hospital and at St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store.
Hazel is survived by her daughter, Carmen Berg of Terry, MT, her grandchildren Karen (Mike) Sanford and Rick (Carol) Berg, six great grandchildren, eleven great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Amanda Newton, her five siblings, her husband’s Lester Williams and Willard Robinson, and her son-in-law Leonard Berg.
At Hazel’s request, no services will be held. Interment will be at a later date in the Cloverdale Memorial Park in Boise, ID. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice in Miles City, MT or Prairie County Hospital in Terry, MT. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
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Cathy and Gary Kalmback says
Carmen,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Kalmback
Margo Hellickson says
Carmen, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a very dear lady, with lots of pep and I am pleased that she was part of my life. She was so helpful to me , with her knitting gifts I gave as Worthy Grand Matron of Eastern Star. I saw her earlier this year at the Manor, and with her picture and the article in the August 7 Miles City Star, was my reason for shock as she was so full of pep as she always has been. I did not know she had gotten ill and would have gone to see her had I known. I was so rooting for that 105 birthday celebration she was looking forward too. Please know that there are many of us who share in her loss. I admired and had a great respect for her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed . Eastern Star Love and Sympathy.
Janice Kaul says
Carmen, so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts are with you. God Bless.
Teza Holland says
Carmen,
I have the pleasure of meeting your mom several years ago when we were visiting those who couldn’t make it to Eastern Star meetings. She tickled me beyond words. I could not believe she was 100. She spoke of her Birthday party and she was approaching in 101st. We asked her if she was going to have another big party. She said not until I’m 105. She was a amazing. I was fortunate to have several visits with her after that date. She felt bad that she didn’t have a nice table cloth to put on the table when we were there visiting her. She simply didn’t have room for that kind of stuff in her room at the Manor. To listen to her about her life and the bigger than life smile that was on her face will be burned into my memory forever. She was simply a joy! I’m sorry for your loss, and be comforted knowing that she is being her “spunky” self up in heaven with our Lord and Savior.
Bernadette Miller says
I met Peg about 17 years ago while working at Holy Rosary Healthcare on the weekends. I worked until Noon and Peg would come around 11:30 or so and direct visitors to patient rooms etc. I always enjoyed visiting with her, so full of history. I’ve been working at Holy Rosary the past 17 years and always was amazed seeing her volunteering at age 100+!!!! She was an amazing lady!! – Bernadette