Twila E. Hazen, age 80 of Marion died Sunday, September 22, 2013 at home. She was born November 1, 1932 in Stockport to the late Carl and Gladys (Bole) Rippey.
A 1950 graduate of Harding High School, she worked at Quaker Oats for 31 years as a Data Processor. She was a devoted Christian and was a lifelong resident of Marion. Her children were the center of her life. She was tirelessly devoted to her family, taking care of her parents in their later years. Twila enjoyed visiting with Quaker Oats retirees and spending time with former classmates.
She is survived by a son, Stephen Hazen, Marion; a daughter, Darla (David) Mash, Marion; a sister, Jeaneen Stepp, Findlay; a brother-in-law, Stan Kirby, Delaware; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Colleen Kirby.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Prospect with Rev. Linden Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM.
Memorial gifts may be made to Operation Smile (www.operationsmile.org).
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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