Hazel Ruth Brewer

What a life she lived…

Hazel Ruth Brewer, 85, died peacefully at home in Oologah with family by her side July 20, 2021.

Hazel was born July 11, 1936, in Westville, OK to James Mack Golden and Rosie Bell Golden.  She was one of six children and remained close to her siblings throughout her life.

At the age of 20, Hazel met and married Doyle “Dub” Brewer.    The two of them were married for nearly 55 years prior to his passing in 2010. They spent their years together in Oologah, Oklahoma where they raised their four children and built their family home. While raising her kids and taking care of Dub, she spent over 20 years working for Murphy’s Safety Switch in Tulsa. Hazel eventually left Murphy’s to help Dub manage their business, Brewer Oil.

With the arrival of her grandchildren, Hazel became known as “Granny”.  Granny’s house was full of  family and friends at any given time.   Hazel loved to cook and bake.  She considered everyone a  friend,  they were all invited into her home, and never left hungry!  If you knew Hazel, you also knew there was no pie better than hers.   She put a lot of love and many hours into baking pies, and they are legendary.

Hazel’s kids and grandkids were always her priority, but she did contribute her time to others.  She was a member and President of the Ladies Auxiliary Club at The American Legion Post #141 in Claremore, OK. For many years she was also a member of the Elks Lodge also in Claremore. Hazel met many of her lifelong friends at these social clubs. Anyone who knows her can tell you how much she loved to dance!  Her energy was endless and she would dance until the band stopped playing. Not many people could keep up with her. As Casinos began to open in Claremore, you were more likely to find Hazel at a slot machine than on the dance floor. She loved going to “play”. Nobody really knows how much she actually spent to “win’” but winning or losing, she was having a blast.

Over the years she faced a lot of pain. Losing her youngest son, Tracy, when he was just 23 years old, was devastating for her. She also fought a battle with breast cancer. Hazel was a survivor though, and never lost her love for life or her amazing sense of humor. She was always more concerned with the happiness of others than her own. There was never a day where she put herself ahead of anyone else and that will always  be remembered by all who were  loved by her.

Thank you Granny for the memories you have left us with. You will never be forgotten and we know that you will never stop watching over all of us.

Hazel was preceded in death by: Her Husband, Doyle Brewer; Son, Tracy  Brewer; Brother, Delbert Golden; Brother J.D. Golden; Sister Bonnie Ewton and Sister Barbara Winn.

Hazel is survived by: Her Brother, Billy  Golden of Claremore; Son, Rick Brewer  of Grove; Son Joey Brewer of Oologan; Daughter, Janice Brewer-Booren of Denver; Four Granddaughters and Six Great-Grandchildren.

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