Edith Batcheller Hazlehurst

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Edith (Edie), passed away on the Summer Solstice, June 21st.

Edith was born in 1924 in Forest Hills, New York, one of four children born to George and Ella Batcheller. She spent much of her youth growing up in Miami, Florida. She received her nursing degree from Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. This is where she met her husband of 57 years, George Hazlehurst.

Together they had a very rich and full life raising eight children. Their journey consisted of living in many places, including Japan, before settling in Arizona 53 years ago. They resided in Flagstaff since 1970, where George had a medical practice.

Edith was the matriarch of a huge, extended family and will be greatly missed by all. Those who knew her describe her as warm and heartfelt. She was an avid reader and intellectually curious, with a sharp mind and quick wit. Edith was a strong advocate of education and many of her children and grandchildren became teachers. She was a staunch supporter of the High Country Raptor Program at the Arboretum, in which her granddaughter, Alyssa, is involved. She was a deeply spiritual, open minded individual, with an interest in all religions.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 2004, and daughter Elizabeth. Edith is survived by her children Ginnie Moore (Bill), Katie Collins (Jim), Mary Hazlehurst (Steve Gustafson), Belle Hazlehurst (Ken Knight), Monty Hazlehurst (Allyson), Larry Hazlehurst (Amy Johnson) and Victoria Moyers (Karl); 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and brother David Batcheller of Florida.

There will be a private family celebration of her life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to High Country Raptors, c/o Alyssa Collins, 2959 N. Meadowbrook, Flagstaff, Az. 86004