Hazel Pauline Vaughn
Hazel Pauline Vaughn was born on April 29, 1923 to Mamie and Everett Vaughn in Anna, Illinois and died on December 22, 2013 in Orange, California.
Raised on a farm in Balcom, Illinois, she was the oldest of four siblings: Herself, Audrey, Patricia and Barbara.
She graduated with honors from AJCHS in 1941. Married Clifton Hankla of Cobden, Illinois on June 1, 1941. Lived in St. Louis, Missouri, while Hazel worked for the war effort. She was a pioneer of modern women’s dual role working as both household manager/homemaker and professional worker. In 1943, her daughter, Beverly Jean, was born in St. Louis. Soon after, they returned to Anna where their son, William Vaughn was born in 1950. They were active in the Mount Moriah Lutheran Church. As the devoted Mother of two, Hazel pursued a professional career first at the Farm Bureau; and, then as Office Manager at ASCS (Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service) for the State of Illinois, which was known as the best run office in the state.
Hazel and Cliff moved West to Orange, California in 1963, where they settled and opened their home to many visiting family members and friends over the years.
They were members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Orange.
She worked for the Southern California Gas Company from 1963 to 1987. She achieved the position of Executive Secretary to Division Manager and served as President of Executive Women International, retiring as Satellite Office Manager for the Southern California Gas Company. Her farewell dinner event was packed with well-wishers. She was a highly respected leader, helping to create a professional model for future generations of female colleagues in the work force.
Hazel and Cliff traveled to Europe and Great Britain and celebrated their 57<sup>th</sup> wedding anniversary in Paris, France.
Beverly gave her three Grandchildren; John, Andrea and Vanessa.
Hazel eventually counted eleven Great-Grandchildren.
Hazel is survived by her husband of 72 years, Hobert Clifton Hankla,
Daughter, Beverly Thornton
Son, William Hankla and Diane Gerlach
Three Grandchildren and Eleven Great-Grandchildren
Sister, Audrey Webb
Sister, Barbara Hileman and brother-in-law, Charlie Hileman.
Brother-in-law, Roy Frick
A large and expansive family and many friends.
We will miss her presence and her unconditional love.
<p align="center">This obituary is courtesy of Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home
Hazel Pauline Vaughn was born on April 29, 1923 to Mamie and Everett Vaughn in Anna, Illinois and died on December 22, 2013 in Orange, California.
Raised on a farm in Balcom, Illinois, she was the oldest of four siblings: Herself, Audrey, Patricia and Barbara.
She graduated with honors from AJCHS in 1941. Married Clifton Hankla of Cobden, Illinois on June 1, 1941. Lived in St. Louis, Missouri, while Hazel worked for the war effort. She was a pioneer of modern women’s dual role working as both household manager/homemaker and professional worker. In 1943, her daughter, Beverly Jean, was born in St. Louis. Soon after, they returned to Anna where their son, William Vaughn was born in 1950. They were active in the Mount Moriah Lutheran Church. As the devoted Mother of two, Hazel pursued a professional career first at the Farm Bureau; and, then as Office Manager at ASCS (Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service) for the State of Illinois, which was known as the best run office in the state.
Hazel and Cliff moved West to Orange, California in 1963, where they settled and opened their home to many visiting family members and friends over the years.
They were members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Orange.
She worked for the Southern California Gas Company from 1963 to 1987. She achieved the position of Executive Secretary to Division Manager and served as President of Executive Women International, retiring as Satellite Office Manager for the Southern California Gas Company. Her farewell dinner event was packed with well-wishers. She was a highly respected leader, helping to create a professional model for future generations of female colleagues in the work force.
Hazel and Cliff traveled to Europe and Great Britain and celebrated their 57<sup>th</sup> wedding anniversary in Paris, France.
Beverly gave her three Grandchildren; John, Andrea and Vanessa.
Hazel eventually counted eleven Great-Grandchildren.
Hazel is survived by her husband of 72 years, Hobert Clifton Hankla,
Daughter, Beverly Thornton
Son, William Hankla and Diane Gerlach
Three Grandchildren and Eleven Great-Grandchildren
Sister, Audrey Webb
Sister, Barbara Hileman and brother-in-law, Charlie Hileman.
Brother-in-law, Roy Frick
A large and expansive family and many friends.
We will miss her presence and her unconditional love.
<p align="center">This obituary is courtesy of Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home