Hazel Adeline Nerison, age 79, resident of McVille , ND passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the Nelson County Health System – Care Center in McVille.

Hazel was born at Pekin , ND on March 30, 1929 , the youngest of three to Harold and Anne (Enebo) Molmen. She was baptized in the Pekin Lutheran Church . In 1935 the family moved to Tolna , ND where Hazel started attended school. In 1943 they moved to Fergus Falls , MN where Hazel continued her education. Hazel married Cameron B. Nerison in Fargo , ND . After their marriage they moved to Glendive , MT. Hazel worked for the Northern Pacific Hospital as a nurse's aid until 1969 when they moved to Citrus City , AZ. Hazel served as the mayor and the sheriff of Citrus City . She enjoyed the warm weather and was busy taking care of Cameron. After Cameron's death in 1981 Hazel returned to North Dakota . She took care of the Omlie family for many years, worked at both the Hospital and Nursing Home in McVille and with her son Ginger at the bowling alley cafe. She enjoyed traveling, arts, crafts and writing poems.

Hazel will be deeply missed and remembered by her 4 sons Pepper (Sandie) Nerison, Ginger Nerison, Cameron (Ruth) Nerison and Clarence Scott Nerison; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; brother Jim (Gertrude) Molmen and sister Ethel Halvorson; along with many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Clifton “Skip” and 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Hazel will be Monday, June 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the American Lutheran Church of Tolna, ND.  Officiating will be Reverend David Nichols.  Special music by David Molmen.  Visitation will be Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 3 PM to 7 PM in the Stanley-Iverson Funeral Home and continue one hour prior to services in the church. Interment will be in the Center Cemetery , McVille , ND on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 2:00 PM . Arrangements with the Stanley-Iverson Funeral Home of McVille.