HAZEL L. CLAWSON

Hazel L. Clawson, age 89, of Troy, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Koester Pavilion, Troy, Ohio.  She was born on December 30, 1923 in Miami County, Ohio, to the late Charles L. and Estella E. (Foster) Botkin.  Hazel was married to Richard G. Clawson who preceded her in death in 1994.

Hazel is survived by her son, Charles M. Clawson of Jacksboro, TN; sisters, Betty Niles of West Milton, Ohio, Juanita Sass of Tipp City, Ohio, and two grandchildren, Michael G. and James N. Clawson.

In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.

Hazel was a member of the American Business Women's Association; Executive Secretary's Club; Past President of the AARP of Florida; and the Lions Auxiliary in Phoenix, Arizona.  She had served as a hospital volunteer in Florida and at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio.

Hazel was formerly employed as an executive secretary to the City Service Director of Troy and retired from the City of Troy.  She was also employed as an executive secretary to the president of Bekins Moving Company in Phoenix.

Services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, October 11, 2013 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio, with Pastor Doug Magin officiating.  Interment will follow in the Miami Memorial Park in Covington, Ohio.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children in her name.

Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.