Hazel Rose Wetherelt “Buddy Poppy Lady,” 82, of Broadus, MT, passed away on August 12, 2014 at the Rosebud Health Care Center Nursing Home from cancer.
Hazel Rose Olson was born in Graham, MT. on September 28, 1931. She graduated from Powder River County High School.
Hazel was married to Glenn Wesley Wetherelt on June 16, 1950; they were married 52 years. To this union four children were born: Wesley (Deb), Georgie (Larry), William (Ann) and Allen (Laura).
She worked alongside her husband on the family ranch along with numerous other jobs: cleaning rooms at hotels and motels, cleaning houses, school janitor, and assisting senior citizens and nursing home residents with transportation needs. She enjoyed hunting and fishing trips and all the stories to follow. She especially enjoyed selling Buddy Poppies for the VFW. She was also actively involved in VFW Auxiliary and Senior Citizens.
Hazel is survived by her sons Wes, Bill, Allen and daughter Georgie, grandchildren Michelle (Chris) Sparks, Amanda (Johnny Ray) McDorman, Craig (Angie) Wetherelt, Travis (Shannon) Wetherelt, Tyler (Kim) Wetherelt, and Kelsey Wetherelt, Julie Scheetz, Sarah (Terry) Lane, Tonya and Cody Wetherelt; great grandchildren Drew, Bethany and Evan Sparks, Dalton, Hailey, and Monique McDorman, Courtney Barth, Emily, and Kyle Wetherelt, Ayden Wetherelt and Tag Wetherelt, Aprilleena and Keeawna Stethem, Makayla and Keiley Lane and great grandchild Kilynn Stethem, and numerous other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her dad Eddie and mother Emma Olson, Brothers Ray, Pete, John, and Sisters Mary, Emma, Alma. Husband Glenn Wetherill, Son—in-Law Allen Sheetz, grandson Roy Sheetz, granddaughter Lisa Sheetz, great grandchildren Lucinda and Austin Sheetz.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the local chapter of Relay for Life. The family of Hazel Wetherelt wishes to thank the staff of Holy Rosary Hospital, Frontier Cancer Center, and Rosebud Health Care Center and Nursing Home.
Visitation will be held from 12 PM to 5 PM Friday, August 15th at Stevenson’s Funeral Home in Broadus.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 16, at the Powder River Congregational Church. Pastor Julie Long of Our Savior Lutheran Church will be officiating.
Burial will follow at Valley view Cemetery. A reception will follow the graveside service at the VFW hall.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday August 15, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, MT 59317
Funeral Service
10:30 a.m.
Saturday August 16, 2014
Powder River Congregational Church
Broadus, MT 59317
Service Schedule
Visitation
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday August 15, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, MT 59317
Funeral Service
10:30 a.m.
Saturday August 16, 2014
Powder River Congregational Church
Broadus, MT 59317
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Veda says
Oh my gosh, I cannot believe this. So sorry.
Debbie Anderson says
Alan & Laura, I am so shocked & sorry to hear this very sad & unexpected news. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you go through this very difficult time. I pray that your minds are filled with beautiful memories and your hearts are filled with love as you celebrate her wonderful life. God bless you and know that she is with Him waiting for her family & friends who are left here behind.
Ginger says
We’ll miss our Buddy Poppy lady! God bless and peace to the family.
Ern & Esther says
Our prayers and sympathy to all in the loss of a special lady . Gods Blessings and Comfort ….
tammy & john schoenbeck says
allen & family so sorry for your loss
Connie Capra says
Allen and family, sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Hold the memories close and share them often.
Sally Borla says
SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOM’S PASSING–HAZEL WAS SO KIND AND HAD A NICE SMILE FOR EVERYONE. I CAN’T IMAGINE NOT SEEING OUR BUDDY POPPY LADY AT THE HEALTH FAIR. MY PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU AND CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES.
Carmen Knutson says
Extending my deepest sympathy to all of Hazel’s family. She was a treasure. I will miss her hugs, her smile and those eyes that twinkled when she was happy. She will be missed by many.
Fred and DeeDee Isaacs says
Wetherelt families, she will be remembered fondly as our Poppy lady. We will miss her smile and unending work ethic.
wayne & Anita Wetherelt says
Our sympathy for all of you at this trying time & always. Thankful for all the times we did share in her life. Know that she is missed by many of us, & thanks for sharing her with us for so long. Will keep you in our thoughts & prayers, with Love, Anita & Wayne
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
So sorry to hear of Hazel’s passing. She was such a nice lady.
Jim and Thelma Beyl says
Alan and Laura. We did not know your mother, but want to send you our sympathy at this trying time.
Pat Franklin says
Wesley, Bill, Alan, Georgie and family I’m so sorry for your loss of your mother! She was such a special lady. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Erica Maltos-Bartlett says
So very sorry for your loss. Hazel was the sweetest lady. We will miss her .
Jerry and Joyce Strobel says
We pray that as you remember special lady, Hazel, you get peace and comfort in the Lord knowing that HE is truly with us in every situation. God created a very “giving” lady both in her words and in her actions ( Psalms 139) and we are truly thankful to have known her.
Jerry and I think of Hazel when Jerry would be playing music. She always expressed her love of the music and we do not think that there was a song Jerry would be playing that she did not know the words. Bless her precious heart for being such an encourager (Hebrews 10:24, 25).
You are in our prayers, Jerry and Joyce Strobel
Georgia Traub says
She was a very good friend. I am going to miss you!
Linda C. Nybakken says
Powder River County has lost another special person…Loved running into Hazel whenever I went back to Broadus. Remember her as a little girl when we went to branding at Eddie & Emma Olson’s place. Remember her as always having a wonderful smile and being truly interested in the people she befriended. My sympathy to the whole family…
Linda Cook Nybakken
Larry and Leona Dann says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Hazel`s family at this time of your loss. Hazel was a grand lady and will be missed by many.
Debbie Weyer says
Wes & family…. My deepest sympathies to you & your family. Let God wrap his arms around you & guide you thru this difficult time.
Glenda Flint says
I’m so sorry. Hazel was a special person. May you all find peace and comfort in knowing that she will be remembered fondly by many.
Ed and Bev Schaffer says
Hazel was such a sweet, sweet lady. She always had a smile on her face and a wonderful outlook on life. She will be truly missed in the Broadus community and as the ” Buddy Poppy Lady” .
Sharon (Borla) Pachl says
Wes, Georgie, Bill & Allen & families, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was such a special lady and so many of us will miss her generosity and big smile. Cherish the memories!
Wayne Jr & Serena Wetherelt says
Wes, Georgie, Bill, Allen & spouses and all the extended families of Aunt Hazel
Aunt Hazel was a special lady and we are all so lucky to have so many precious memories of her. Many memories I will cherish, some are her smile, her chuckle, the fishing at Little Powder River, horseshoes, dancing with Uncle Glenn and all the “ladies” who didn’t have partners and so many of the family gatherings we had in our growing up years. Aunt Hazel also worked for us at the motel when I was younger. In recent years she always greeted everyone with genuine feelings and warmth. I am really sorry we are unable to be there but wanted you all to know we loved her and will miss her. Cherish the memories each of you have and know she is at peace.
J Johnson says
Dear family of Hazel Rose Wetherelt – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May the Creator give you peace through his sure promise to comfort us (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). Cherish all your happy memories and I hope you are consoled by Bible promises (John 17:3).
Rob Stephens says
Hazel was a mainstay at the Range annual meetings selling her poppies and sharing her great smile and attitude. We will sure miss her–what a special lady. My sincere sympathies go out to the family at this sad time. She made the world simply a better place because of big heart.
Ted & Cathy Elgin says
To all of Hazel’s family,
We thought a lot of Hazel–a great person. Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
Ted & Cathy ELgin
Wanda Rasmussen says
My love is with all of you at this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that this is all a part of God’s plan… and we’ll see each other again!
Julie Gatlin and Kenny Gress says
So sorry to hear about the passing of Hazel. She was such a grand lady and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Audrey & Shane says
Wes, Georgie, Bill and Allen. I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Hazel. She was a very special lady. She is missed by many.
Pat Stephens says
Dear cousins Wesley, Bill, Allen and Georgie, I am sorry for your loss.
Your cousin ” Patsy” Wetherelt, Stephens
Judy Arnold , Ladies AuxiliaryVFW PDP says
The Ladies Auxiliary in Miles city and District 6 would like to pass our condolences on to the Wetherelt family at this sad time. Please know that carrying thoughts are with you all especially now. We will miss her many hugs and kind words whenever we met. And we will especially miss her dedication to the Ladies Auxiliary VFW as all of her sister’s know she has definitely reached her heavenly home. GOD speed to you all. And please know we will always be here for you.