Hazel Wilkins

Wilkins, Hazel 7/19/1933 - 11/1/2022 Dowling, MI Hazel Marie (McGoldrick) Wilkins of Dowling, MI, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022 at the age 89. She was born July 19, 1933, the daughter of Harold Leroy McGoldrick and Helen Bernice (Rodrick) McGoldrick. Hazel attended Recreational Park School until the age of 14 when she quit school to help support her family. She married Donald Field in 1950 and had two daughters, Donna (Bruce) Hunter of Kalamazoo, and Debbie Robertson of Mattawan. She married Jack Sootsman from 1956-1973 and was married to Verden Wilkins on March 4, 1978, until his death in 1992. Hazel was extremely proud of her family, including her 5 grandchildren, Dawn Bice, Karrie (Rob) Beachy, Rob (Amber) McCarty, Chad Robertson, and Rebecca (Korey) Rabb; 12 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. Hazel was a crafter and an avid quilter. She sold Artex paints for 23 years and attended craft shows to sell her wares and quilts. Hazel was an outdoorsman who camped and hunted until her late 70's. After the death of Verden, she bought an RV and spent the winters between Georgia and Florida with a close group of camper friends until the age of 85. At that time, she retired to her home in Dowling, MI where she made and donated lap quilts to local nursing homes and hospices as well as making gorgeous pine needle baskets. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Verden, and brothers, Harold Jr., and Robert. The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice and the Kairos Dwelling Hospice Home for their care and kindness at this very difficult time. Per Hazel's request, there will be no services. She did not want tears after she left this world, her only wish was to have her family close during her final days. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be sent to Compassus Hospice and/or Kairos Dwelling Hospice Home. Arrangements entrusted to the Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service, 375 West Dickman Road, 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com Baxter Funeral and Cremation Service