Ida Lorene Hazelton, 74, passed away on October 29, 2023 in Colorado Springs. She was born on June 11, 1949 in Dodge City, to Thomas and Vera Hazelton. She graduated from St. Johns College with a Masters of English.

Ida was known for her love of teaching. She was a dedicated teacher and taught High School English and English as a Second Language throughout the Southwest and Internationally. She touched the lives of countless students during her long and fulfilling career.

Ida was a loving mother and grandmother, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her sons Bryan VanSickle, Andrew, Lane, and Loren Goodwin, and her grandchildren McKay, Avery, Archer, and Quinn VanSickle.

Celebration of Life will be held at the Ingalls Community Bible Church on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Noon with Pastor Kevin Hazelton presiding.  Private family burial will be at the Cimarron Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the Ingalls Community Bible Church in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel – 1901 Sixth Ave – Dodge City, Kansas. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.