Feb 17th,1930 -May 13th, 2022
Born Jean Mary Lwowski in Thunder Bay Ontario, she moved with her mother, father, and 3 brothers to North Vancouver.
As a child, she attended Westview Elementary and Queen Mary School.
In her late teens, she met her future husband George William Hazelton at a party. He offered her a ride on his motorcycle and that ride led to a lifetime of joy. George was 22 and Jean 20 when they wed in 1950, a marriage that lasted 71 yrs until George passed in March 2021. George moved on from motorcycles and became a private pilot. George and Jean flew all over the Province joining other aviator couples on overnight adventures often sleeping under the wings.
Jean was the friendliest person around, she would stop and talk with anyone, in the grocery line up, or at the bus stop, often showing off pictures of her family. Looking after her family was her greatest passion. As a teenager after school, she would cook and clean for her 3 brothers while mom and dad worked. Once married, she raised 2 children with George and spoiled them with love and kindness. This continued with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Anyone who visited was always treated to a meal. Usually, she would ask " shall I cook a roast?"
Jean and George lived in the same modest house until moving to Cedarview Lodge in Lynn Valley in 2021. There Jean enjoyed the loving care of tremendous staff who came to love her infectious smile and laughter. " Momma Jean" as she was often called by the staff had one reply when asked how she was feeling. " I'm perfect" she would reply right up to her last days.
Jean was predeceased by George and her father Peter and her mother Bernice and her 3 brothers Jack, Bill, and Ron.
She is survived by her daughter Susan ( Alan), Son James (Brenda), Grandsons Ryan (Megan), Nicholas(Dora), and Trevor ( Katrina), and great Grandsons Shane, Kacey, and Chase.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Cedarview Lodge looking after "Momma Jean".
'As a motorcycle passes by, or a plane flies overhead, there's no need to look out, or look up, it's Jean and George, just give a wave'.
At Jean's request, no service.
For those who wish to connect or share a memory with the family, you are welcome to leave a message or condolence.
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