Hazel Shumaker, age 88, of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 with her son at her side.
Hazel was born April 15, 1932 in Broadus Montana the daughter of Leon and Olive (Craft) Alderman. She went to Ridge country school and graduated from Powder River High School. Following graduation, she moved to Miles City where she attended nursing school. While in Miles City, she met and married Whitey Rhoads and to this union three children were born: Don, Marge and a baby who passed away at infancy. They worked for the Gilman, Randall and Shumaker ranches before moving into Miles City. Hazel later married Jake Shumaker and continued to make Miles City her home, spending the winters in Arizona.
Hazel in her earlier years loved crocheting, doing yard work, working in her yard and she loved cars.
She is survived by her son Don Rhoads and her daughter Marge Myron both of Miles City; two brothers: Gerald Alderman of Broadus and Donnie Alderman of Loveland, CO; a sister Phyllis Willison of Broadus; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her child in infancy and three brothers and a sister.
Family will receive friends Monday June 1, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Private family burial will be held at the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday June 1, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday June 1, 2020
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Dolores Meidinger Willson says
What a wonderful & colorful woman that is going to be greatly missed. My sincere sympathy to all Hazel’s family and May you be comforted by the love and care we all feel for you in this sad time.
Larry & Sally says
What a wonderful lady, always enjoyed being around her, never a dull moment. Full of laughs and stories. Don and Marjie, along with all the family members we send our love and condolences.
God bless you all,
Larry and Sally Phalen
Amy Fox says
Loved Hazel 💜❤️💙
Krystle Madsen says
We will miss you! You are such a wonderful, funny woman. We love and miss you already!
Krystle, Hunter and Lori.
Deb Jerrel says
One of the hardest working woman I know! Always love going out to the ranch and hanging out with her and Jake! So sorry for your loss but now that sweet woman is out of pain💜
Bonnie and Jeff Boggs says
We are so sad that Hazel is no longer with us. She was quite a gal. We always enjoyed her humor and sassy personality. She will be missed by many not only for her hard work and dedication to the blood drives but also for the way she could make a person laugh. Rest In Peace, Hazel.
Bernadette says
Hazel was a good friend the past ten years or so. I met her at our local farmers market, she liked buying my homemade jelly. I started working at HRH and met her there as a patient and we always had a good visit, she was always happy and had good things to say. I really enjoyed her friendship.
Jean Trask Brown says
So sorry to hear about Hazel. We had a great phone talk a few months ago. She was a great forever friend, since 1963. She brought so much love and so many laughs. When she was with you, she made the sun shine. Fly with the angels Hazel and tell a few stories.
don rhoads says
No one will miss Hazel more than me , she was the greatest mom anyone could ever ever have, we went many miles together and she was my best friend! God bless you mom and see you in heaven!
Your son Dyno Don,
Linda Walker says
Rest in peace my friend. You always made me smile.
Charles Niles says
My sympathy Donnie and the rest of the family , what a great lady you had for a mother. I always enjoyed being around her and she always made visiting a pleasure, I’ll miss her much.
Maureen Larson says
Don and Marge – my sympathy in the loss of your mother. Keep your memories close and you are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Franklin says
Alderman family, so sorry for the loss of your sister! Hope you all have great memories to share!
Curtis Fillafer says
Don and family. Im so sorry for the loss of you mom. The time in the community that I was able to converse with Hazel she was always positive and polite. Ive never seen Hazel in a negative mood. Havel always had a smile for everyone.
Xina says
Don
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I so love Hazel, she was a fun energetic lady.
Live and peace to you.
Kristi A Plant says
You have no idea how much I am going to miss this lady! She was a joy to be around…..She knew hard to give me a hard time with a twinkle in her eye! I loved her very much!!!
Connie Wolff says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Working for Hazel has been some of my fondest memories. She was always such a hoot! My thoughts are with you.
Melanie Hagman Samuelson says
So glad I got to meet her. She was very interesting and fun. Sorry for your loss Phyliss.
Missie Niles says
Hazel, what a wonderful friend. What an amazing woman.
Hazel had such an interesting life. She was an incredibly intelligent woman. Hazel had so many stories to tell. Yet, when I was with her, she was always interested in my life and my stories.
She genuinely cared and listened. She would say, “Oh, I don’t want to talk about me, I want to know what’s happening with you?” How many friends cross our paths, who really care and want to listen to our stories?
Hazel touched my soul, and I know, she is still there now.
Lucille says
I only knew her for a few years but I loved her . She was always fun to visit with. Hazel fly with the angels.
CONNIE BLONIGEN says
Don, Marge and all of Hazel’s family. I was greatly saddened to hear of Hazel’s passing. She was a wonderful friend and I will certainly miss stopping by her house to visit on our trips through Miles City. She always had a smile and was happy to see us and we enjoyed visiting and her one of a kind sense of humor. We always left with a hug and a “love you”. She was the best neighbor to my Dad and they had many adventures that we all loved hearing about. Rest easy, Hazel, and tell Dad hi when you see him!
Dave Baldwin says
Remembering Hazel always brings wonderful memories, smiles and at times hysterical laughter. Those grade school years at Whitney Creek were always brighter when she came to pick up Don and Marge, especially when she would bring the red mustang that Don wanted to drive home. I don’t remember that she ever allowed that though!!!!
The brandings and meals afterwards were always a lot of fun, sometimes into the late evening. The stories were always funny and lessons could be learned if one would listen. Those dancing eyes and infectious laugh still echo in my ears…Blessings to you Don, Marge and family.
Sandi Bruce says
So sorry for your loss! Always enjoy my time spent with hazel
Glynis Brooks says
Don and Marge, so sorry for your loss! Your Mom was such a nice lady! May she Rest In Peace!