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Hazel Ball
December 3, 1927 - January 23, 2014
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Born in Victoria, raised in Otter Point where she shared in the hard work on the family farm. Died peacefully at home in the early morning. Predeceased by her parents William and Mary Shambrook, youngest daughter Sandra Annie Wylie (Steve), and older brothers Alfred and Raymond Shambrook. Remembered by sisters Rose, Amy, Shirley and brother Arthur. Beloved wife of Joe Ball, long-time residents of the Cowichan Valley, mother of Sharon Hazelwood (Alan), Joe Ball Jr (Cindy), Peter (Kelly) and William (Christine) the two surviving members of the King’s Daughter Hospital’s only triplets and hailed as Mother of the year in 1966. From early days in Otter Point to travelling the world, she lived in New Zealand, several provinces in Canada and visited many foreign countries. She was full of love for her children, 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and all her extended family. Married at 18 in 1946 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Victoria, she found a home at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church here in Duncan where she loved and was loved by all her Church Family. A helpmeet, a companion, a lover. I will walk beside you again Darling!
A celebration of her life will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 531 Herbert St. Duncan, BC on Feb 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., interment to follow at the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor to the church building would be welcome.
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From: H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre Staff
H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Russ and Patti Nixon
Relation: Aunt
Dear Uncle Joe and family,
Russ and I sent our deepest condolences to each of you.
We’ve always admired your mom and dad. The love they share with each other and family is endless. Uncle Joe and Aunt Hazel always welcomed you with a smile and open arms. We will miss you aunt Hazel. Our love to the Ball family. Russ,Patti and our family.
From: John & Gail Ramsey
Relation: Friends
Dear Joe and family,
We were very saddened to read of Hazel’s passing. She was a very special person, so friendly and caring. Our thoughts and prayers are with you especially, Joe.
John & Gail Ramsey
From: Gerrit and Marjorie Rozenboom
Relation: Fellow employees
To Joe and family. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved wife, mother, and grandmother. Sincerely, Marjorie and Gerry Rozenboom
From: Gayleen & Ted Evans
Relation: aquaintances
Condolences to you Joe and your family,lots of nice memories of you both as we shared our wedding anniversary date with you at the Legion in Duncan {nov 28 th }.our thoughts are with you, Gayleen and Ted Evans.
From: Rhoda and Paul Lazenby
Relation: friend
Hazel was such a joy! What a life well lived. I am sure the whole family will miss her greatly. We will never forget her smile and her enjoyment of life. Our greatest condolences to the whole family.
From: Betty and Bob Sahlstrom
Relation: Beloved wife of Cousin Joe Ball
Sorry to hear about your loss, Joe. We try to share your grief and send up prayers for you as we retire tonight. Betty adds ” May our God of all Comfort and love be your strength now, and the surrounding love of your precious family be with you”. – Bless you! Betty and Bob
From: Fred Crockett
Relation: Former neighbour
I remember the Ball family from Tokoroa, New Zealand and from the Cowichan Valley. Hazel was a special person, and deserves our special memories. Fred Crockett, Burlington, Ontario
From: Andy and Regina Selder
Relation: friends
To all of the family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Joe, you and your wife have always been such a wonderful example of love, caring and family to us all.
From: Bob &Betty Sahlstrom
Relation: cousin
Dear Joe and Family” We are sorry to hear of Hazels passing and praying God will comfort your hearts. We thought we had sent condolences before but it dose not appear so and we are sorry we are late in showing our love to you and family. We have good memories of visiting you when on the Island. Especially the last time when one of your sons where there. Love to all Betty and Bob
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