Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hazzard, Charles Wesley 1897
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Ionia Standard, 17 Dec 1897

Charles Wesley Hazzard was bon March 28, 1844, near Madoe, Hastings Co., 
Ontario, and died at Berlin, Michigan, Dec. 4, 1897, aged fifty-three years, 
eight months and six days.

He was one of twelve children, of whom eight survive him.

In 1869 he came to Michigan, and was married to Harriet Mitchell Dec. 12, 
1871.  After his marriage he settled in the town of Berlin.

Five children were born to them, of whom one, Curtis B., died at the age of 
four years.  His wife died June 22, 1886.  He was converted in February, 1887, 
under the ministry of Rev. M. J. Badder, and soon after united with the 
Wesleyan church at East Berlin, where he remained a consistent member until 
called to join the church triumphant.

He was united in marriage to Blanche M. Smith, of Orange, Mich., May 24, 1887.

During the last six years of his life he suffered much, but with all he 
endured, he was able to superintend the interests of his farm.  By industry and 
diligence in business methods, he had secured to himself and family a valuable 
and comfortable home.  He was a man who enjoyed living, and was ever pleased to 
entertain his friends in a most hospitable manner.  He was a friend to all, 
irrespective of race, occupation, politics or religion.

His faith was in Christ, his Savior, trusting fully that in the resurrection 
morning, he with his loved ones shall roam those blissful fields where 
pleasures are for evermore.  The wife and eight children, who survive him, have 
lost a loving husband and kind father, the church a firm supporter and wise 
counselor.

A large concourse of friends gathered at the church at time of his funeral 
service, which gave evidence of the high esteem in which he was held by the 
community in which he lived.

The services were conducted by Rev. M. J. Badder, of Allegan, Mich., assisted 
by Rev. E. T. Gray, “He is gone; may we be also ready.”


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