Hazel Thompson (née Parkinson)
August 25, 1921 - September 16, 2024
In Loving Memory
Hazel Thompson (née Parkinson)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Hazel Thompson (née Parkinson). Surrounded by her family, Hazel passed away on September 16, 2024, at Vernon Jubilee Hospital after a brief illness. Hazel had just celebrated her 103rd birthday on August 25.
Hazel was raised in Armstrong on a farm at Hullcar along with her two brothers, Floyd and Jack Parkinson. Her parents, Stan and Nellie (née Hunter) and both sets of grandparents were also raised in Armstrong. Hazel was very proud of her deep roots in the community.
Hazel married Bill Thompson in 1942. They lived on a small farm in Hullcar where they raised five children, until they moved ‘to town’ in the early ‘60’s.
Among her many talents, Hazel was an accomplished seamstress, quilter and gardener and she loved to knit, paint, and cook. She was a voracious reader and faithfully did the crosswords every morning for decades and right up until her passing.
Hazel loved to travel, and she and Bill traveled across Canada and the western States.
After Hazel moved into Heaton Place, she became a deadly Scrabble player!
Hazel had a keen interest in, and an encyclopedic knowledge of Armstrong and area history and she loved to share that knowledge with others. Her memory was astounding!
Hazel was predeceased by her son, Murray, in 1952 and her husband Bill, in 2002. She is survived by her four children, Heather (Duncan) in Armstrong, Karyn (Robin) in Whitehorse, Gary in Prince George and Stacey in Vancouver; five grandchildren Pamela (Glenn), Rob (Janet), Terri-Lin, Dylan (Tanya) and Tara (Cole); and nine great grandchildren, Zoe, Nik, Aiden, Lauren, Gabriel, Ava, Ella, Jett and Jagger. Hazel loved being a grandmother and great grandmother and always looked forward to visits.
Hazel will be greatly missed by her family and friends. At Hazel’s request, there will not be a formal service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your charity of choice.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heaton Place for their care and attention to our mother over the past 12 years, and to the staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital and a special thanks to Dr. Viljoen for his care of Mum, especially this past three weeks.
Arrangements entrusted to
Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services 250-546-7237
Condolences may be expressed to the family by phone or email through Cypress Funeral & Cremation Services:
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Comments: 16
To all Hazel’s family – so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of years of friendship we shared. My thoughts are with you.
My most memorable recollection of Hazel was when she had Gary and I in for lunch one day. She gave us advice as to how to stay safe – in less colourful words than Bill.
Hazel was a lovely lady who we will never forget. Our condolences to all of her family.
Len and Heather Ramsey
Bob and my heart goes out to all of you Hazel was such an amazing women and I know will be greatly missed by all of you and many more. You are in our thoughts and knowing we care hopefully helps mend the hurt you feel in missing your Mum ❤️🩹🩷🩷🩷🩷
My deepest condolences to Hazel’s family. May she rest in peace.
We are sorry to hear of Hazel’s passing ,and send our heartfelt sympathy to her family . A life well lived and enjoyed ! Clarence and Judy Glaicar
My condolences to Hazels family- May she rest in peace
Just a great lady. And my first 4H sewing teacher . The time spent with her when doing foot care was always a great pleasure.
My condolences to all family and friends, may you all find those special treasures in memories you all shared.
To Hazels family – our deepest sympathy in the loss of an amazing Matriarch in your family.
Hazel was a lovely and gracious lady and so talented! She will be sadly missed by many .
Our thoughts are with you. Ron and Lil Glaicar
Hi Heather, just read the notice of your mom’s passing, always very tough to loose a parent, but she certainly had a good run and a long life. I remember your mom well, seems to me she always had a smile for me and i’m sure for everyone else. Don/Carol
Heather Karyn Gary Stacey
My sincere condolences on the passing of your amazing mother.
I have and will always have cherished memories of Hazel’s wisdom and kindness.
May the sorrow of your loss turn to joy and happiness as you heal.
She is in a better place.
Hod bless all of you.
Sincerely
David Fletcher
Hazel was an extraordinary woman whose memory will be deeply cherished. Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
It was an honour to have been able to know her for the 10 years I worked at Heaton I got to listen to some story and make her smile she gave the best hugs condolences to all the family she will be missed by all
Our deepest sympathies to all the family
Hazel was always a wonderful friend to our parents and will be sadly missed!
I lived on Noble Road and as a young mother I met and enjoyed Mrs. Parkinson very much. I am 80 now but still to this day remember how lovely she was and that she made the best cookies. I think that is a life well lived. Rest in peace Mrs. Parkinson.
I’m fond of Hazel; our conversations are always enjoyable. Her smile and laughter, frequently heard in the dining room, were infectious. Having known Hazel for 4 1/2 years during my time at Heaton, I’ll miss her. My sympathies go out to her family and friends.
Of course, So sorry for your Mother’s passing. Our family has only known Karyn + Robin @ Whitehorse. My sisters, Mo & Jo before me & once a Chocolate Lion faced cake on my Birthday, decades passed, with D.O.G., too. We had an Uncle Vernon Crawford, born in Vernon, early 1900’s, too. p