Hazel Sawatzky

Hazel E. Sawatzky, 96 years died October 28, 2016 at Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. She was born on February 17, 1920 in Pineview, Montana, the daughter of Will J. and Lydia (Roberts) Moore. Hazel grew up on a ranch and graduated high school in Musselshell, MT. She attended Northwestern Bible College where she met her husband, Leslie Sawatzky. They were married June 8, 1945. Hazel was a homemaker and pastor’s wife, playing organ, piano and teaching Sunday School at the churches he served. Leslie preceded her in death on February 16, 1986. Hazel was a member of Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and three brothers. Survivors: Son: David and wife Laura Sawatzky of Las Vegas, NV Daughter: Elizabeth and husband Hernan Segura of Kansas City, MO Son: Daniel Sawatzky of Central City, NE Daughter: Ruth Sawatzky of Union Grove, WI 3 Grandchildren and 5 Great-grandchildren Graveside Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Greenwood Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church Minister: Pastor Wilbur Schoneweis Visitation will be held from 3-8 PM on Wednesday, November 9 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas Memorial donation to Shepherds Home c/o the funeral home