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Life Story for Hazel Meek (Martz)

Hazel  Meek (Martz)
Hazel Meek

Mrs. Hazel Meek, age 87, of Hastings passed away Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings, with her family at her side.

Hazel was born in Nashville, Michigan on December 1, 1928, the daughter of the late Clarence and Hazel (Bessmer) Martz, and tenth of twelve children. She attended local schools, graduating from Hastings High School, in 1947.

She was the wife of Mr. Weldon Meek. The couple was married on June 27, 1947 in Hastings, MI and they made their home together in Hastings area where they raised their family of eight children together. Weldon and Hazel spent their honeymoon on Mackinac Island and fell in love with the charm and beauty of the Island. Visiting there has been a large part of their lives and became a favorite vacation spot for the entire family. Their favorite spot was the Tea House at the Fort on Mackinac where they would spend quiet time together reading. Hazel had a passion for music and loved to play the Dulcimer, especially for her husband Weldon. Hazel and Weldon enjoyed revisiting Northern Michigan for the Dulcimer festival which is held in Evert Michigan each year.

Hazel's first priority was caring for her family. In 1966 she began a day care and nursery school in her home called Mini School, which she ran for over 30 years. For many years it was a happy launching pad for school children throughout the county. In 1969 she helped establish the first Christian School in Barry County, Woodlawn Christian School. Hazel loved children and her life was dedicated to their care. Hazel also loved to work in her flower gardens and sharing her love of music by teaching children how to play the piano. Anyone who knew Hazel will say that she was most concerned about the spiritual welfare of her family and friends. This was evident even during her latest weeks.

Hazel is survived by her two daughters, Laura (Gary) Randall, Annette (Chris) Furrow, five sons David (Chris) Meek, James (Becki) Meek, Mark Meek, Matthew Meek, Jon (Sophia) Meek, 18 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Weldon, her son Paul Meek, brothers Leon, Lloyd, George, Donald, and William, sisters Nellie, Ruth, Alice, and Reatha, grandchildren Kristofer Meek, Michael Dean Meek, and great grandson Emerson Meek. (Her sister Clarabelle and brother Clarence survive.)


Funeral Services will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 11 AM on Thursday, June 16th, with son's Jim and Mark officiating.

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday June 15th from 5-8 PM at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI.


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