Phyllis J. Hawkinson

Phyllis Jane Hawkinson, 83, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital.

Phyllis was born October 31, 1928, in Leighton, Iowa, to Ruben and Hazel DeGeest. She enjoyed working as a cashier at the Altoona Hy-Vee, and loved seeing and visiting with her customers. Phyllis also enjoyed word search puzzles, flower gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered by all who knew and loved her as a very loving and caring lady.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Jane (Joel) Melohn, Kathy Hawkinson, and Kevin (Suzanne) Hawkinson; daughter-in-law, Gladys Hawkinson; and her grandchildren, Brian, Laura, Becky (Scott), Alex, and Harrison. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard “Rick” Hawkinson; sister, Helen Waddell; and her husband, Lloyd William “Bill” Hawkinson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 16, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Opportunity Village in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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