Date: February 25th, 2021
Rev. Dr. D. D. Robert Hazen, born December 6, 1923 to John and Anna (Terry) Hazen in Ashland County, Ohio. One mile north of the village of Mifflin. He Passed away on February 25, 2021. He is predeceased by his wife Dorothy who died in 2002, and son Harry who died in 1995.
He received his elementary education in Mifflin, Ohio and rural area southwest of Belleville, Ohio. He is a graduate of Belleville High School in 1941 and a graduate of Anderson College and Theological Seminary in Anderson, Indiana in 1950.
He married Dorothy Bryant in 1943 and they had two children, Sharon and Harry. He leaves to mourn his passing, daughter Sharon Hazen of Camrose; grandson William McAfee (Melody) of Camrose and great-granddaughters Danielle and Michelle McAfee.
Beginning in 1943 Robert and Dorothy pastored eight different congregations. Twice with two circuits. They felt called to help struggling churches gain some degree of stability. Concluding with starting a brand-new church in Seymour, Indiana. Later they pastored in Bloomington, Indiana and Lansing, Michigan.
During his 18 year pastorate in Lansing, Pastor Hazen distinguished himself by pioneering Work Camps throughout the Caribbean and North America. In 1977 Pastor Hazen accepted the Presidency of Alberta Bible Institute later to become Gardner College. While President he was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon.
Pastor Hazen retired in 1980 from Gardner College. In retirement he gave leadership to the Deer Valley Meadows Church Camp and mentored a number of Pastors and giving care to Dorothy in her declining years. Daughter Sharon returned to give care to both Dorothy and Robert.
Due to the pandemic restrictions, a live stream funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2021. Live stream details will be announced soon.
Memorial gifts to Deer Valley Meadows Camp, earmarked for Prayer and Meditation Sites Development would be deeply appreciated.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Hazen 2021..
Death notice for the town of: CAMROSE, Province: Alberta
Pastor Hazen was a dear friend,fellow fisherman,and an inspiring mentor and Christ imitator.He will have a lot to talk about with his saintly friends .Fay and I will miss his physical presence but his spirit will be with us always.Sincerely,Roger Ostrosky
Bob was one of my earliest mentors in the Christian ministry. How thankful I am for the wisdom, guidance, and effort he poured into me at the Pennway Church of God. I extend my sympathy to Sharon and her family.