Montie Lee Hazen

December 5, 1947 - July 1, 2017

Montie Lee Hazen, 69, of Independence, Missouri passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on July 1, 2017. Montie was born December 5, 1947 to Lee and Ethel (Dougherty) Hazen in Holden, Missouri. Montie fondly spoke of longtime friendships made while growing up at the Drumm Farm Institute in Independence. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving 9 years in the Marine Corps and attaining the rank of sergeant.. Montie was a science buff and a rockhound. He would scale any rock formation or trek across the desert to collect the most intriguing rocks. He loved to cut and polish rocks and make beautiful jewelry out of them. Montie spent many years in the Oceanside/Vista, California area, working for the United States Postal Service, from which he retired. One summer day, he returned to Missouri to attend a class reunion. It was during this trip that he was reunited with Nikita Farris, his high school sweetheart. Montie moved back to Missouri and they were married October 5, 2013. Montie was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Robin. He is loved and remembered by his beloved wife, Niki, daughters; Monica, Della and Amy, along with step-children; Jason Scott Baird and Aimee Baird; grandkids; Savanna, Jacob, Jason, Erin and Collin. A Celebration of Life will be 3:30pm, Saturday, July 15th at Drumm Institute; 3210 S. Lee's Summit Road, Independence, MO 64055. Cashatt Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements. Fond memories and words of comfort may be shared at: www.CashattFamilyFuneralHome.com