Phyllis J. Hawkinson
August 12, 2012
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
Mark Dykstra-Centennial
08/18/2012
Kevin and family.....
My sympathy to you at the loss of your Mother. It has been several years since I have seen her as I used to visit with her at Hy Vee when she was checking out people. She always kept me informed as to where you were and how you were doing.
May you have great memories of all the years you were blessed with her.
sherry vogt
08/16/2012
Jane,Kathy,Kevin and families and all other family members....I wish I had a dollar for everytime I told someone Phyllis was my favorite aunt....and that you were my favorite cousins....everytime I think of Phyllis-I vision the house in Altoona-after sunday meal with all of us girls and Phyllis and my mom-in the kitchen doing dishes and talking and smiling and laughing.while Rick and Kevin and Ron were watching football...and Bill was tinkering with his trains or those huge fish tanks lol.....I also remember all those holidays we spent together-I am blessed to have so many wonderful memories of her....She was a gentle soul-kind and soft spoken-but also would stand her ground if need be...she was a strong woman....I now vision her as a lovely angel with pure white robe and surely a pink halo above her head...flying over all of you and watching over you from above....and no longer in any pain and I am sure wherever she is she is smiling.......Rest in Paradise today Phyllis Love you much...your neice-Sherry
Kenny and Donna Moberg
08/16/2012
Kevin, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time .
Jennifer Young
08/15/2012
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I know Laura's grandmother meant a lot to her and she spoke of her grandmother often.
Terri Kane
08/15/2012
I am a regular customer at Hy Vee and I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Phyllis was always so sweet and talkative when I would go through her line. She will be missed.
Steve & Kate Smith
08/14/2012
Kevin,
Our thoughts are with you and your family in your time of loss. I hope you find strength in the memories of her love that she shared for so many years.
Peggy Sanford
08/14/2012
So sorry Jane & family. Such a pretty lady. Please know that my prayers are with you at this tough time.
Iowa Family Assistants
08/14/2012
Our condolences to your family.
Terry Smith / David Handy / Creston crew
08/14/2012
Kevin:
Your and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Joy Stanley
08/14/2012
My thoughts are with you and your family.