1942
Young Hazel in San Francisco
Born September 4, 1942, to Lucille and Charles Howard Robinson in San Francisco, California.
The Living Canvas
A woven tapestry of moments: from the first sunrise to the quiet strength of Hazel's legacy. Please add your memories of her journey to the timeline.
1967
A Beautiful Beginning
Hazel married Michael Liebert in San Jose at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
1971
The Family Complete
Family was complete with the birth of Paul Andrew.
1975
A Year in the Rockies
Mike, Hazel, Bill, Starr and Paul live in Boulder, CO for a one year IBM assignment. Taking advantage of the climate, Hazel learned to ice skate, ski, host picnics in below, freezing temperatures (frozen pickles…no joke), build terrific snowmen and make snow angels.
1980
The Tucson Years
Hazel's family moved from Morgan Hill, California to Tucson, AZ, where she stayed until 1998. She earned her BA in Business Administration from University of Phoenix and built a career as a Technical Writer at IBM and CSC. She studied at the Desert Institute for the Healing Arts, becoming a certified Shiatsu, Reiki, and Reflexology practitioner.
1998
Together Again
Hazel and Paul made their way to West Hartford, CT to join Starr and her husband Darrell Cookman, pictured here.
2000
Becoming Ga
Hazel becomes a grandmother! Rowan Cookman is born and it is love at first site. Rowan's first word was "Ga", so Hazel assumed the name of "Ga" and never looked back.
2004
Heart and Soul
Hazel's granddaughter, Ella Cookman, was born. Both quickly became deeply embedded in each other's heart and soul.
2010
Everybody's Ga
Hazel thrives in her role as grandma to all the children in the community. She thoroughly enjoyed her time in Collinsville, Connecticut, where she encouraged children to use their imagination and creativity.
2020
Remembering Bill
Hazel's son, Bill Liebert, predeceased her suddenly from heart failure. She showed strength and resilience.
2022–2026
Still Smiling
Despite multiple health issues resulting in hospitalizations, loss of function and pain, Hazel never lost her ability to smile and love and laugh.
2026
March 13, 2026
Hazel left behind a world, more colorful, more musical, and more loved than the one she entered. She is survived by her daughters, Laurie (Alec) and Starr (Darrell), her son, Paul and her grandchildren, Rowan and Ella. Seen here with her children, Hazel will always be remembered for her resounding love, unhesitating generosity, and unfailing kindness to all.