Hazel S. Weeden

Hazel S. Weeden, 82, of Seattle, Washington passed away peacefully early Sunday morning January 19, 2003. A native of New England, Hazel was born in Rhode Island in 1921, raised in Massachusetts, but spent most of her adult life in Washington, D.C. as an employee of the federal government. A proud civil servant, Hazel began her government career in 1943, eventually working 37 years in various administrative positions for the U.S. Department of Labor, serving under 13 different secretaries, including Frances Perkins, the nation?s first female cabinet member. After retiring in 1979, Hazel moved to Seattle, Washington to be closer to her family. She became an avid traveler and dedicated volunteer for the American Cancer Society, following a successful battle with the disease in 1987. Hazel was preceded in death by her mother Avis Farrand who lived with her for many years. She is survived by her loving family including her sister Joan Hodgins of Seattle, Washington; her niece Melissa Breakfield of Kent, Washington and husband Roger; and, her nephew Randy Hodgins of Olympia, Washington and wife Tina. Four grand nephews and one grand niece also survive her including Alex Hodgins, Phillip Hodgins and Meagan Hodgins of Olympia and Erik Breakfield and Thomas Breakfield of Kent. Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society or Northwest Hospital.