Memorial

Hazel I. Aitchison, Age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Meth-Wick Woodlands in Cedar Rapids.

A private family gravesite service will be offered at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Garden of Tranquility with the Certified Celebrant Julie Freese officiating. 

Hazel was born on December 21, 1929 in Hancock County, Iowa, the daughter of the late William and Marjorie (Clapsaddle) Beaman. On September 24, 1949, Hazel married Merrill E. Aitchison in Stilson, Iowa. He preceded her in death on November 11, 2002. Hazel enjoyed bowling, playing bridge, and putting together jigsaw puzzles.

Survivors include her three children, Randall (Sue) Aitchison of Iowa City, David (Brenda). Aitchison, of Cedar Rapids, and Sue (Mike) Schenck of Woodbury, MN; five grandchildren, Daniel, Ryan, Stephanie, Michael, and Kylie; a great-grandson, Riley; siblings, Glen, Iva, Alice, and Norma. Hazel is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her siblings, Kenneth and Vern.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Meth-Wick Community/Nesetril Neighborhood.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the loving and compassionate care she received while at Meth-Wick Nesetril.