Hazel M. Decker age 98 passed away February 10, 2019 in Des Moines Iowa. She was born January 31, 1921 in Wenatchee WA and moved with her parents and siblings to Waterford CA around 1935. In 1946, she married Lloyd Decker and they lived in Modesto for over 45 years, after his death she moved to Iowa, where she remained until her death. Hazel is preceded in death by her parents E.J. and Lena Blocher, her husband Lloyd Decker, her brothers Arthur, Paul and Earl Blocher, and her sisters Vera Smith and Anna Kinser.
She leaves behind her sister Alice French, her daughters Cheryl Mangum (Alan) and Jane Walker (Gene), as well as five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Hazel loved to garden, to bake and was a wonderful artist. She was a member of the Central California Art League for over 25 years. While living in Modesto she was a member of La Loma Grace Brethren Church. After moving to Iowa, she was a member of Grace Community Church.
A Funeral Service will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home at 1 PM on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
