Hazel Elizabeth Bjorge Preston 86, of Spruce Creek, Summerfield, Fla., died peacefully at 11:30 A.M. on Oct. 10, 2014. Her husband Swanee Preston was at her side at Tuscany Hospice. Hazel was born in Caledonia, Minn. on Aug. 14, 1928 to Olav and Hilda Bjorge.

Hazel was a Phi Beta Kappa from St. Olaf College. She graduated with a B.A. and R.N. in nursing in 1950. She also graduated from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland. She married Dr. Swanee Preston on Jan. 17, 1978. Hazel was an ordained deacon, teacher, and elder in the Presbyterian Church. In her nursing career she specialized in neonatal care. In addition to her husband, she is survived by many friends and relatives, including her sister, brother, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to Marion County Hospice Tuscany House, Summerfield, Fla., or to Trinity Lutheran Church in Summerfield.