Hazel I. Earnest, 91, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Oak Harbor, Wash., passed away April 23, 2015. She was born July 11, 1923, in Sapulpa, Okla., to George B. and Esta M. (Crossman) Doty.

She graduated from Sapulpa High School and received her degree as a registered nurse from the Queen of Angels School of Nursing in Los Angeles. Following nursing school, she met her future husband, Burt Earnest. They were married in 1948 and later divorced in 1970. Hazel spent the majority of her working years at Whidbey General Hospital in Coupeville, Wash.

She was preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings. Survivors include her two sons, Steven Earnest of Kansas City, Mo., and Ronald Earnest (Jeanne) of Sedro-Woolley, Wash.; four grandchildren, Joshua, Daniel, John and Anna; and three great-grandchildren.

Per Hazel’s request, cremation will take place and her ashes will be returned to Oak Harbor. Memorial contributions are suggested to the favorite charity of the donor’s choice. Memories of Hazel and condolences may be shared with the family at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com