Hazel Elizabeth Ficken

Hazel Elizabeth Ficken, 76, of Elgin, died Oct. 23. A private family get-together will be held later.

Hazel was born July 3, 1934, to Glenn Meeker and Melvina Minti at Great Falls, Mont. She graduated from Estacada High School.

She married Don S. Ficken Feb. 2, 1952, in Stevenson, Wash.

She enjoyed camping, fishing and crafts of all kinds. She loved spending time with family and friends. She had her ham radio license and was a member of the Dip Seanet Ham Radio Club.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Ficken of Elgin; children, Marilyn McGraw and her husband, Dick, of Estacada, and William Ficken and his wife, Shannon, of La Grande; brother, Gene Meeker and his wife, Carlotta, of Salina, Utah; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth Meeker, Duane Meeker and Gerald Meeker.

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