The Life of HAZELLE J MERRIFIELD
The Holy Spirit ushered Hazelle into Jesus’ arms Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, WY of cardiac arrest while traveling with her daughter.
Hazelle was born June 17, 1920, the first international baby born in Des Moines after WWI. Over the years, she spent many hours working at the Iowa State Fair in the Administration Building. Hazelle was an active member of Grace Church and past Matron of the Eastgate Eastern Star. She was an avid mystery reader, enjoyed crocheting afghans for all of her children and grandchildren, loved to travel and wintered in Texas with her husband until his death in 1992. She also enjoyed participating with other clients at New Horizons Adult Day Care.
Hazelle is survived by her children, Dr. Tom Merrifield of CA, Nancy (Harry) Elder and Emily Jean Merrifield, both of Des Moines; brothers, George and Wayne Griffith; sister, Shirley McGowan; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many other extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Emily Griffith; husband, John Merrifield; son, Boyd Merrifield; granddaughter, Constance Merrifield; great-granddaughter, Jazmin McClelland; and her brother, Fred Griffith.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2010 at Grace Church, 4200 E. 25th Street with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.