1931
2014
Rodger Allen Hazen, 82 years old of Wesley Chapel loving was accepted into the arms of his savoir Jesus Christ on March 25, 2014. He was born March 30, 1931. He grew up in Erie Pennsylvania and attended Edinboro College where he received his degree in Education. He taught at Brocton Central School in New York for over 30 years. His hobbies were golf, caring for his beloved dogs, his aquarium and church. He will be greatly missed by his children Rodger Allen Hazen II who lives in Westfield New York, Betsy Jean Hazen Allen who lives in Phoenix Arizona, Holly Ann Hazen Bennett who lives in Lutz Florida, Darcie B Hazen residing in Perrysburg New York and 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He leaves behind his brother Charles Hazen and his sister Christine Hazen Scholtz. Rodger was preceding in death by his father Clair Hazen and his mother Stella Osborn Hazen who lived in Lawrence Park Pennsylvania. Rodger was once the president of the Full Gospel Businessmen's Association in New York State when he owned The Village Motel in Fredonia New York. His favorite song was "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck because he loved jazz and a good drum spot. His long battle with having cancer four times is finally over. He is now in Beulah land where he was greeted by love ones and the animals that passed before him have been waiting. "O Beulah land, sweet Beulah land! As on thy highest mount I stand, I look away across the sea, Where mansions are prepared for me, And view the shining glory shore, My heaven, my home forever more."
A memorial gathering will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 6 to 7PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home with memorial services beginning at 7PM. In lieu of sending flowers the family request that you please make donations to Hospice.
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6 Entries
March 21, 2019
Classmate
Peggy Abbate
Roger you are not by yourself. Many of our classmates are with you now. God Bless
April 21, 2014
Diana Ricketts
Holly and Family, Your Father was one amazing person. He was always so gentle and kind. His heart was so filled with the love of God and he blessed many with that Love. I am so thankful that we will see him again and I look forward to that. My prayer for you all is accepting the Peace that Christ Jesus has given to you to rely on. Praise God for giving us such people like your father to touch our lives.
April 20, 2014
Peggy Abbate
Sympathy from your classmates at Lawrence Park High School class of 1949.
March 28, 2014
Carrie Crockett
Mr. Hazen, thank you for your many years of teaching at Brocton Central. I will always remember having fun in math class learning about that newfangled thing called a personal computer for the 1st time. May you rest in peace now and may your family find comfort in knowing you are much loved and fondly remembered.
March 28, 2014
Melissa Thayer Jones
Mr. Hazen, you will be forever well and missed by many. Thank you for making an impact on the lives of your many students. Loving thought and prayers to your family
March 26, 2014
Staff of Gonzalez Funeral Home
Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the family and friends. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time."
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