Hazel Wolf, 101
Social Activist, and Advocate for Children and the Environment
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Born in Victoria, Canada, March 10, 1898. Passed away with her family at
her side on January 19, 2000. Hazel is survived by her daughter Nydia
Levick, grandchildren Juanita Commeree, Edward Levick, Dal Kilmer, Tom
Levick, Ann Sargent, and their families, plus a host of friends and
fans. She wanted to have lived in three centuries, and she got her way
in that, as in just about everything else she tried. Hazel became an
American citizen, and spent much of her working life as assistant to
Seattle civil rights attorney John Caughlan.

Hazel was secretary of the Seattle Audubon Society for 37 years, and
editor of the newsletter of the Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs
since 1978. People recognized her talent and her energy with such awards
as the Association of Biologists and Ecologists of Nicaragua award for
"work for the conservation of nature" in 1985, Washington Physicians for
Social Responsibility's Paul Beeson Peace Award in 1995, the National
Audubon Society's Medal of Excellence in 1997, and Seattle's Spirit of
America Award in 1999.

In 1979, Hazel laid the groundwork for tribes and environmental groups
in Washington State to talk with one another, to share concerns, and
find common ground relating to issues affecting the environment.

Hazel was joined by 700 of her closest friends in celebration of her
100th birthday in March of 1998. At that occasion, the "Kids for the
Environment" Fund was established, honoring Hazel's life-long advocacy
for children and the natural world.

A celebration of Hazel's life will be held on Friday, February 11, at
Town Hall, 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle, at 3:00PM. Memorials may be made to
the Seattle Audubon Society "Kids for the Environment" Fund, at SAS,
8050 35th NE, Seattle WA 98115.

Hazel touched many people, sharing lessons such as these:
1. Live simply and with purpose.
2. Have courage, have fun, and find common ground.
3. Open doors for young people.
4. Challenge complacency.
5. VOTE!

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Ellen Blackstone / Seattle WA / ellenb at pinpoint.net
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When one tugs at a single thing in Nature,
he finds it attached to the rest of the world. --John Muir