Individual Details
Hazel Laura Thomas
(11 Nov 1913 - 17 Apr 2001)
Beaver City Times-Tribune, Beaver City, Nebraska, Thursday, April 26, 2001, Page 12, Cols.1-3: Hazel Laura Lambert, the daughter of Moses and Pearl Thomas came into this world on a farm in the Sappa Valley, southwest of Beaver City, Nebraska on November 11, 1913. She left this world for her Heavenly home after supper of Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at the age of 87.
She received her grade school education at School District #2. Her formal education was completed at the 8th grade.
On December 25, 1928 in Beaver City she was united in marriage to Francis J. Clason of Rural Beaver City. to this union two sons, Francis Wilbur Eugene and Merle dean, were bought into this world.
Hazel accepted Jesus Christ in September 1934 and became a member of the Assembly of God Church in Beaver City, where she faithfully attended services all of her life.
She worked at Shafer and Sons Department Store, Wassons Department Store and Stryer Hotel.
On August 16, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harley K. Lambert and lived on a farm northwest of Beaver City. She became the mother of Harley's three sons, Kenneth Dean, Leland Eugene (who died in an automobile accident at age 18) and Cecil LeRoy. She lived on this farm for 21 years.
At the age of 36 her first grandchild was born. During the next several years she was blessed with 18 grandchildren.
Grandma is remembered for farm visits, Tinker Toys, plastic horses, homemade noodles, angel food birthday cakes, fried chicken dinners, her famous homemade bread from potato starter, and special Christmas celebrations. Grandma made sure all of her grandchildren received a Bible at Christmas time.
In November 1965, Hazel moved into a new home in Beaver City, built by her sons and her loving husband, Harley. This move was helpful, since her eyesight was failing. Her home was always open for her grandchildren during their school years. While living in the home 42 great-grandchildren were born. Grandma enjoyed making stocking caps for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and playing her mandolin.
In her later years she and Harley spent five winters in Texas and three in Arizona.
On February 5, 1996, her loving husband Harley went to his Heavenly home. Hazel dearly missed his companionship and comfort. She continued to reside in her home with assistance from her family and friends. During this time, God in Heaven comforted her and gave her the strength to remain faithful to His loving name. Living for the Lord was very important to Hazel.
As her strength failed, Grandma was moved to the Beaver City Manor on June 15, 1999. She still continued to visit family and friends for special occasions. While Grandma was in this new home, she thanked everyone for their phone calls, visits and prayerful support.
Her parents, Moses and Pearl Thomas, husband Harley, brothers Merlin and Wilbur, sisters Vivian Wentling, Ruby Taylor and Myrtle Bowyer, and son Leland, preceded her in death.
She leaves four sons and their wives, Eugene and Ruth Clason of Beaver City, Merle and Theda Clason of Lavern, Oklahoma, Dean and Margie Lambert of Beaver City, and LeRoy and Marj Lambert of Miller, 18 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, and many relatives and friends.
Memorial services were held at the Methodist Church on April 21, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Mike Moody of Orleans, officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Michael Wright, pianist. Songs were by Mr. Irvin Nelson, "I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy" and Pastor Moody, "I Call It Home, " Pastor Moody shared from Hebrews 12: 1, 2 " A Cloud of Witnesses."
Bearers were Hazel's grandsons, Jerry Clason, Steven Clason, Jim Clason, Lee Clason , Kenneth Lambert and Dean Lambert. Arrangements were made by Wenburg Funeral Home of Beaver City. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery at Beaver City, Nebraska.
She received her grade school education at School District #2. Her formal education was completed at the 8th grade.
On December 25, 1928 in Beaver City she was united in marriage to Francis J. Clason of Rural Beaver City. to this union two sons, Francis Wilbur Eugene and Merle dean, were bought into this world.
Hazel accepted Jesus Christ in September 1934 and became a member of the Assembly of God Church in Beaver City, where she faithfully attended services all of her life.
She worked at Shafer and Sons Department Store, Wassons Department Store and Stryer Hotel.
On August 16, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harley K. Lambert and lived on a farm northwest of Beaver City. She became the mother of Harley's three sons, Kenneth Dean, Leland Eugene (who died in an automobile accident at age 18) and Cecil LeRoy. She lived on this farm for 21 years.
At the age of 36 her first grandchild was born. During the next several years she was blessed with 18 grandchildren.
Grandma is remembered for farm visits, Tinker Toys, plastic horses, homemade noodles, angel food birthday cakes, fried chicken dinners, her famous homemade bread from potato starter, and special Christmas celebrations. Grandma made sure all of her grandchildren received a Bible at Christmas time.
In November 1965, Hazel moved into a new home in Beaver City, built by her sons and her loving husband, Harley. This move was helpful, since her eyesight was failing. Her home was always open for her grandchildren during their school years. While living in the home 42 great-grandchildren were born. Grandma enjoyed making stocking caps for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and playing her mandolin.
In her later years she and Harley spent five winters in Texas and three in Arizona.
On February 5, 1996, her loving husband Harley went to his Heavenly home. Hazel dearly missed his companionship and comfort. She continued to reside in her home with assistance from her family and friends. During this time, God in Heaven comforted her and gave her the strength to remain faithful to His loving name. Living for the Lord was very important to Hazel.
As her strength failed, Grandma was moved to the Beaver City Manor on June 15, 1999. She still continued to visit family and friends for special occasions. While Grandma was in this new home, she thanked everyone for their phone calls, visits and prayerful support.
Her parents, Moses and Pearl Thomas, husband Harley, brothers Merlin and Wilbur, sisters Vivian Wentling, Ruby Taylor and Myrtle Bowyer, and son Leland, preceded her in death.
She leaves four sons and their wives, Eugene and Ruth Clason of Beaver City, Merle and Theda Clason of Lavern, Oklahoma, Dean and Margie Lambert of Beaver City, and LeRoy and Marj Lambert of Miller, 18 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, and many relatives and friends.
Memorial services were held at the Methodist Church on April 21, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Mike Moody of Orleans, officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Michael Wright, pianist. Songs were by Mr. Irvin Nelson, "I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy" and Pastor Moody, "I Call It Home, " Pastor Moody shared from Hebrews 12: 1, 2 " A Cloud of Witnesses."
Bearers were Hazel's grandsons, Jerry Clason, Steven Clason, Jim Clason, Lee Clason , Kenneth Lambert and Dean Lambert. Arrangements were made by Wenburg Funeral Home of Beaver City. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery at Beaver City, Nebraska.
Events
| Birth | 11 Nov 1913 | Nebraska |  | ||
| Marriage | 25 Dec 1928 | Divorced, Beaver City, Furnas Co., Nebraska - Francis Jay Clason | | ||
| Marriage | 16 Aug 1944 | Harley Kenneth Lambert | | ||
| Death | 17 Apr 2001 | Beaver City, Furnas Co., Nebraska | | ||
| Burial | Mount Hope Cemetery, Beaver City, Furnas Co., Nebraska | |
Families
| Spouse | Francis Jay Clason (1911 - 1999) |
| Child | Francis Wilbur "Eugene" Clason (1930 - 2010) |
| Child | Merle Dean Clason (1932 - 2013) |
| Spouse | Harley Kenneth Lambert (1908 - 1996) |
Endnotes
1. 1930 Census Furnas Co., Nebraska.
2. Obituary of Hazel Laura Thomas Clason Lambert, Beaver City Times-Tribune, Beaver City, Nebraska, Thursday, April 26, 2001, Page 12, Cols.1-3.
3. Ancestry.com, Public Member Trees (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2006), Database online..
4. Find A Grave.
5. Obituary of Hazel Laura Thomas Clason Lambert, Beaver City Times-Tribune, Beaver City, Nebraska, Thursday, April 26, 2001, Page 12, Cols.1-3.
6. Obituary of Hazel Laura Thomas Clason Lambert, Beaver City Times-Tribune, Beaver City, Nebraska, Thursday, April 26, 2001, Page 12, Cols.1-3.
7. Social Security Death Index.
8. Obituary of Hazel Laura Thomas Clason Lambert, Beaver City Times-Tribune, Beaver City, Nebraska, Thursday, April 26, 2001, Page 12, Cols.1-3.
9. Find A Grave.
10. Obituary of Hazel Laura Thomas Clason Lambert, Beaver City Times-Tribune, Beaver City, Nebraska, Thursday, April 26, 2001, Page 12, Cols.1-3.