Hazel Flenner Vallas

FUNERAL SERVICES : 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN.VISITATION : One hour prior to the service at the funeral home.INTERMENT : Wadena City Cemetery, Wadena, MNSURVIVORS : Her husband, Robert Vallas of Park Rapids; her son, John (Marlene) Flenner of Breckenridge; two grandchildren: Rachel Flenner of Blaine and Isaac Flenner of Sartell and his fiancé, Erin Hoehn of Milaca. HAZEL FLENNER VALLASAugust 29, 1912 ~ January 23, 2012 Hazel Evelyn Flenner Vallas passed away peacefully on January 23, 2012 in Park Rapids, MN. Hazel was born to William and Amelia Eddy on August 29, 1912 in Ericsburg, MN. In 1939, she married Willard Franklin Flenner in Bemidji, MN. They lived in Wadena, MN until 1969 and then moved to Long Lake in Park Rapids. Hazel married Robert Vallas on September 7, 1996 and they spent their winters in Mission, TX and summers in Park Rapids, MN. In 2011, they began residing at the Heritage Manor in Park Rapids. Hazel was a life time member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday School. Hazel had a great passion for the outdoors and nature. She was a friend to all animals as evidenced by the pets she cared for. She had a great talent for music and could entertain by playing the accordion and piano. Her greatest love was being with her family at the lake. Besides being a homemaker, Hazel worked as a painter for Hosner Construction and a cook for the Wadena Public Schools. Hazel will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Hazel will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Robert Vallas of Park Rapids; her son, John (Marlene) Flenner of Breckenridge; two grandchildren: Rachel Flenner of Blaine and Isaac Flenner of Sartell and his fiancé, Erin Hoehn of Milaca; two nephews and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willard and her siblings: Gladys, Bloyd and Lila. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN with Pastor Steve Koehne officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Wadena City Cemetery in Wadena, MN.