Hazel Harriet Zimmerman

Born in Tama, Iowa on June 5, 1928
Departed on January 16, 2005. Resided in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Hazel Harriet Zimmerman, passed away Sunday January 16, 2005 in her home after an extended illness. Services: 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Turner West Funeral Home, where friends may call on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Born June 5, 1928 in Tama, Iowa, the daughter of Miles and Beula Heck. She married Cecil Zimmerman on January 8, 1947 in Cedar Rapids. She worked for Square D. Company as a press punch operator for 15 years before leaving to go to California in 1968. She returned to Cedar Rapids in 1985. Hazel enjoyed crocheting, gambling, cards, bowling. She was a member of the Outcasts at Lancer Lanes, and a race car driver for Cemar Race Track in Cedar Rapids. She was a great cook and famous for her pies. She made the best. Above all, Hazel enjoyed spending time with all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Michael Zimmerman Rhondell Montclair, Ca, Becky Bell of Cedar Rapids, Cecil Zimmerman Jr. Linda of Palmdale, Ca, Janeen Rambo of Las Vegas, NV, granddaughter of whom she raised. She had 10 grandchildren, Shawn BellCarolyn of California, Joey Bell Carmen of Marion, Jeff Bell-Davison Tracy of Cedar Rapids and Mark Bell Aimee of Ely, Michelle Burrough, JC Zimmerman, Robbie Enslow, Travis Zimmerman all of California and Teri Ann Edwards of Minnesota. She had 24 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She is also survived by her brother, Floyd Wilma Heck of Walker, a sister in law Vera Heck of Guersney and her brothers in law, Glen Millie Rick Shirley Frances Carlotta LaMarr Scofield. Other sisters in law, Lois Oliver Walkner, Norma Hadrava, many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Cecil Zimmerman, her brothers, Orville Dot Heck, Dean Fern Heck, Milo Heck, mother and father in law, Olive and Eugene Zimmerman, sisters in law, Berniece Scofield, Carol Ramm, and her brother in law, Don Zimmerman.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Mercy.

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