Hazel Milnor

April 2, 1921 - April 2, 2019

Hazel Milnor, 98 of Honolulu, went to eternal peace on April 2, 2019. She was born in Marble, Arkansas. After receiving her RN nursing degree in San Francisco, she moved to Hawaii in 1944 to be a surgical nurse at Queens Hospital. While working there she met her future husband, Dr. John Milnor. In 1946 she returned to San Francisco and worked as a flight attendant for United Airlines from 1946-1951; flying the SF-HNL-SF route. In 1951 she married Dr. John Milnor and they had two children. Their daughter Jean Ann was born with Down syndrome; changing the focus of their lives. Hazel was a serious advocate for persons with intellectual disabilities. She was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from ARC Hawaii in 2005. She founded Special Angels Ministry and was given the Kupuna Award from the Bishop of Hawaii, Episcopal Diocese. Hazel was devoted to her family. She created a beautiful home and loved to entertain. She collected angels and wrote poetry. She was the author of two books, "Entertaining in Hawaii"(1977) and "As Angels Watch"(1995), with their sales proceeds going to non-denominational religious education for persons with intellectual disabilities. Hazel was predeceased by husband Dr. John Milnor in 1989. She is survived by daughters Mary and Jean Ann and relatives on the mainland. A heart-felt thank you to Letty Dagulo's foster home as well as Islands Hospice. Donations can be made to ARC Hawaii and St. Clements Church. A private family blessing was held. No services planned.