Hazel Parker Simpson

"I'm not over the hill, I'm on the back nine." Golfer, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, Hazel Elizabeth Parker Simpson, passed away July 19, 2015. Born December 29, 1918 in Bennion, Utah to Herbert Parker and Mable Matteson. She was the second child with 4 brothers and 1 sister. Hazel married E. Earl Simpson, July 24, in Nevada, and later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They have two children, Erlynn and Earl, 10 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Mom worked hard all her life. She was a bacteriologist for U&I Sugar until the West Jordan factory closed. She helped many young girls learn to play golf. Hazel was Champion Golfer, winning two Salt Lake Tournaments (The City Parks and the Schubach). She was her golf club champion for 22 years. She is survived by her children; grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers Ronald, Dale, Warren, Ross; sister Delma; and her dear friend Leonard Swanson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, where a viewing will be held 11-11:45 am. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Place of Birth:Bennion, UtahPlace of Death:Salt Lake City, Utah