Hazel A. Wilson, 91

Hazel A. Wilson, 91, passed way in Kootenai, Idaho, on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008.

Memorial services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, in Coffelt’s Funeral Chapel. Chuck Wigton, Post Falls, Idaho, will officiate and inurnment will be in Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Hazel was born in New London, Conn., on Aug. 14, 1917 the daughter of Frederic and Laura Smith.

She grew up in Vermont and Connecticut graduating from high school in 1934, in Brattleboro, Vt.

Hazel attended business school in the area and then moved to Vallejo, Calif.

Hazel worked for the Fort Ethan Allen Army Base in Connecticut, and the U.S. Navy as a secretary on the Mare Island Naval Base in California.

Hazel married Sam Wilson on Aug. 4, 1947, in Reno, Nev. They moved to Sandpoint and in 1949 moved to the Wrencoe area. She was the secretary for the First Christian Church for many years.

Hazel enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, and going for her walks.

Hazel is survived by her daughter Ellen Frei of Sandpoint; three grandchildren, Lindsey Frei of Hope; Brent Frei of Lewiston Idaho; and Michael Frei of Sandpoint; numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam; her two sons David and Paul; her daughter Nancy, her parents; and five sisters.

Family and friends are invited to sign Hazel’s online guestbook at www.coffeltfuneral.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service of Sandpoint.