Hazel Laura Nicholson

Dear Auntie, what can I say? You were the very best Auntie and Godmother a girl could ever have. You and Uncle Duke brought so much into my life and that of my family. I hear you singing now "Shanty in old shanty town" and I see you dancing and laughing. Rest well, I will miss you but I know that you are home safe and sound. Love you, Nanette and Terry and family.

My heart hurts...I am going to miss your wonderful smile, sparkling eyes and that great laugh of yours. You helped me become the woman that I am today. You were always kind, compassionate, generous and so loving. I am so glad that I have such wonderful memories to hold onto. You are whole now, no pain or suffering. I thank God for having you in my life! Gary and I will always miss you.

I lost one of my favorite people in the world Friday. Auntie hazel was quick-witted, when hueby would latch on to her leg & started humping she'd say "I still got it!" As if he was some young stud. She always said she never wanted to get old because old people are ugly but at 96 she still looked damn good. last week when i saw her she was a little rough but still good. She was an entertainer she sang & dance up through her 90s getting down w the kitchen clangers. She was so kind and caring when I had chickenpox when I was a young girl she and Gramas Girl took care of me and I remember she got the wrong lotion and grama was so mad. David and I watched ghost with them that night; we had to keep a blanket out to keep covering our eyes with it for anything that was too risky for our innocent eyes. I cherish the phone calls when she would sing to me all old songs esp "don't go under that Apple tree with anyone else but me" She was a great cook in her day though I have not eaten anything she has made in the last seven years after getting terrible food poisoning from her taffy Apple salad that I hid from her and never wanted her to kno. She would invite me over for tuna noodles and I would bring food over from Portillo's or kfc (she was truly addicted to that shit) it was like a game and she would want me so badly to eat her tuna noodles and I would be like oh but my plate is so full. Growing up she & gramas Girl showed me without knowing women don't need a man to be happy she was a true mentor in showing me what independence should be and looked like. And happy she was & so full of life. She was sassy, fashionable and beautiful. I love you aunty. I hope you're enjoying a bloody Mary up there! Xo

I first met Hazel when she and "Duke" came to the cheese factory in Spring Green to visit. She was such a "lady" -- had pierced ears!! Then would see her at all the Nicholson reunions/picnics and heard about her band exploits in later years. She lived life well. Bless her, Alice Nachreiner Sanborn

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the loss of your loved one.In the scriptures Job 14:14,15 and John 5:28, God promises that he will resurrect our loved ones in the near future .I hope that Jehovah , the God of comfort grant you peace. If you have any questions visit www.jw.org