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Hazel Elizabeth Lance Koontz
9 Jan 1920 – 5 Oct 2012
| Birth | 9 Jan 1920 |
| Death | 5 Oct 2012 |
| Cemetery | Myrtle Cemetery Myrtle , Oregon County , Missouri , USA |
| Added by | Jessica (Oakes) Finley on 16 Oct 2013 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98526774 |
Bio
Hazel Elizabeth Koontz was born the daughter of Thomas H. "Hank" Lance and Clara May (Johnson) Lance on January 9, 1920 in Oregon County, Missouri and departed this life October 5, 2012 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 92 years. She was united in marriage in Newport, Arkansas to Herbert Koontz, who preceded her in death May 1, 1974. She is survived by one daughter, Beverly Ann (Koontz) Williams and husband, Jim of Alton, Missouri; one son, Roger Koontz and wife, Janice of Mountain Home, Arkansas; one grandson, Michael Williams and wife, SaDonna of Norwood, Missouri; three granddaughters, Tammy (Williams) Barry and husband, Mark of Webster Groves, Missouri, Rona (Koontz) Williams and husband, Rick of Couch, Missouri and Jana (Koontz) Sisco and husband, Clifford of Springfield, Missouri; nine great-grandchildren, Megan, Madison, and Allison Williams, Grace Barry, Casey and Nora Williams, and Clifford, Drew, and Molly Sisco. In addition, she loved and was loved by many nieces, nephews, Herbert's family, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Gwendolyn Sue Koontz; three brothers, Paul, Oscar "Buss", and Thomas "Junior" Lance; two sisters, Phyllis (Lance) Cory and Virginia (Lance) McMurtrey; and four infant brothers and sisters. Hazel was a life-long educator, graduating from Arkansas State College in Jonesboro, Arkansas with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught in various one-room schools in Oregon County, ending her career teaching third grade at Alton, Missouri. She spent many years educating, loving, and nurturing thousands of children. She was a Christian lady and an active member of Riverton Baptist Church, serving as Treasurer for many years and later as Sunday School Secretary. Her family, church, and teaching career were her life. Hazel will be fondly remembered for her sweet spirit, her beautiful smile, and her willingness to serve others. She will never be forgotten and will live on in the hearts of those who loved her forever. Burial will be in Myrtle Cemetery at Myrtle, Missouri
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- Oscar Elgan "Buss" Lance 1911–1962
- Toddler Herbert George Lance 1912–1914
- Infant Marie Lance 1914–1915
- Toddler Wayne Fredrick Lance 1916–1918
- Catherine Virginia Lance McMurtrey 1926–1959
- Infant Ruth Lance 1929–1929
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