Obituary for Alvin Herbert Hazen
Alvin Herbert (Herb) Hazen was born to Logan Rhodes and Florence Mae (Bruesch) Hazen on July 10, 1934. He was the youngest of seven children raised on the family farm on Highwood’s North Bench. He was taught there by his older sister, Ruth, then continued his education in Fort Benton where he graduated in 1952. His first winter out of High School he traveled extensively, meeting lots of family and seeing many of the fifty states. He eventually accomplished his goal of seeing all fifty states. The next year he started college, studying mechanics. While in college he met Judy, the love of his life and spent the next 70+ wonderful years with her. Herb and Judy (Judith Mary Holm) were united in marriage on August 17, 1954.
Herb worked at farming, auto and farm implement and parts sales, and thirty years at his son’s family greenhouse, nursery and floral business.
While he worked many long hours most of his life, he took every opportunity to tour the beautiful Montana countryside with his wife, children and visiting family and friends. Whenever time and budget allowed, he would take Judy and whatever family he could on cross country journeys, a tradition he continued with his grandsons. He loved taking his grandsons to the country for driving practice.
He and Judy were happy to be able to attend many of the activities and events in which their grandsons and great grandchildren participated. Some in Montana as well as on both the east and west coasts.
Throughout his life one of Herb’s greatest joys was his Catholic faith. Inspired by his older brother George and his soon to be wife Judy, he took instructions and joined the church, embracing it whole-heartedly.
Over their seventy years of marriage they lived in many places around Montana from Valier (10 years) to Sidney, Highwood, Lewistown (17 years), Fort Benton (30 years) and Helena (8 years). Everywhere they lived they enjoyed making many friends, several of which they keep in touch.
He was preceded in death by his parents Logan and Mae, sisters Nettie (Harry) Brost and Ruth (Cornie) Vermulum, brothers Donald, George (Ruth), Logan (Imojene), Dan (Maxine) Hazen, nieces Chely and Joan, nephews Duane, Everett and Mike, in-laws Everett and Margaret Holm, Jim Hayes, Terry and Carolyn Holm and Al Roland.
Herb is survived by his wife Judy, sisters in-law Sandy Hayes and Rita Roland, daughter Lori (Dennis) Mayernik, sons Don, Mark (Maggie), Jerry (Patti), 20 nieces and nephews, 12 grandsons: Aaron, Marvin, Brandon, Cory, Kelly, John, Matt, Garth, Nathan, Kendall, Zach and Michael, their spouses and 37 great grandchildren.
A vigil service with be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29 at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Helena. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30 at Our Lady of the Valley Church, 1502 Shirley Road. The funeral Mass will be live streamed at www.olvmt.org. Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1 at Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Alvin.
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 29, 2024
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Monday September 30, 2024
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena, Montnaa 59602
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 29, 2024
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Monday September 30, 2024
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
1502 Shirley Road
Helena, Montnaa 59602
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Troy and JoDee Hess says
Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Corinne Davis says
I am so sorry to hear of Herb’s passing.
Susie Ferestad says
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy oF God , Rest in peace. Amen.
Pat & Jeanne McDonough says
Sending much love and many prayers for all of go loved this wonderful man🙏🏼❤️
Tim Hazen says
Uncle Alvin, I first met him in 1963 as I was 12 and would turn 13 later that summer. Uncle Alvin was dressed in western style cowboy clothes. I have had items of cowboy clothes to wear ever since. When ever I visited Montana Uncle Alvin was always encouraging me to move to Montana.
Shannon Walker says
I am sad to have read that Herb passed away. He was such a wonderful, caring man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charmaine O'Connell says
Herb was a wonderful and kind man. Always had a smile and kind word to say. He loved his grandbabies and all their visits. Andrew lost his buddy. He loved to read to him. He had a wonderful 70 plus years with Judy. Not to many can say they had that many good years together with someone. He is missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with Judy and all of his family and friends. Rest in Peace Herb❤️🙏
Larry LaFountain says
Thoughts and prayers for all his family.
I only new Herb enough to say “hello,” but I knew he and his wife must be good people because of their wonderful children, all of whom were friendly and kind.
Mark was one of the best friends a person could ever have in those long ago years at Fergus County High School.
With great sympathy,
-Larry
Bruce Becker says
Our condolences on the passing of Herb. He always had a smile on his face and was the first one to greet you. We know how much he meant to all his Family and Friends. He will be missed by all. Judy, Don, Lori and Jerry and the entire Hazen Family, please take comfort in knowing that so many people are thinking of and praying for all of you. Rest in Peace, Herb.