Myrna Hawkins

Published on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 6:54 AM MST

Myrna Hawkins

Myrna E. Hawkins passed away June 9, 2009, at her home in Eden. She was born April 23, 1938, and has lived in Arizona her whole life. Myrna married Dave Hawkins in 1956 and was blessed with seven children, 21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Myrna always made Christmas time special for her family, no matter the circumstances. She and Dave also loved to tell stories about the 1950s and how great they were, and everyone enjoyed listening about their experiences. A family favorite is the story of when they lived in a trailer in Bowie. It was so hot that they had purchased the biggest swamp cooler they could find; they brought it home in a 1956 Ford convertible. Dave had to use a loader to lift it onto the roof. When they proceeded to turn the cooler on, it blew out all the windows of their home.

Myrna Hawkins

Myrna was well loved and will be missed immensely.

Services were held Thursday, June 11, at the Pima LDS Chapel. Arrangements were under the direction of Caldwell Funeral Cha-pel.

Online condolences may be extended at www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com.

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Tony Ortiz wrote on Jul 29, 2009 2:52 PM:

" Randy, Rhonda, Raylene and rest of family - The Ortiz family was so sorry to hear about your mom she was a very nice person and mother she will truly be missed and we are so blessed to have known her. Our prayers are with you and family God Bless
Love,
Mrs. Ortiz , Tony,Alfred and Sisters "

silortz wrote on Jul 15, 2009 4:04 PM:

" rhonda,raylene, I just read about youre mom. My prayers are with you all. Iremember so well the crazy fun we all had.rhonda working with you at Pima old Valley National. raylene hanging around at your moms before I divorced Ron and you Tommy. Wow it's been along time I'm in tucson now. my number is 520-955-4452 call me. I will be praying for all of you. May moma rest in peace love to you all in this difficult time. "

Rochell Cook wrote on Jul 9, 2009 10:11 PM:

" Oh where do i begin..I miss my mommy and my best friend.We shared everyday together for 33 years..No matter my problem or need she was there no matter what.I built my world around her and she did the same for me...Words can never explain my heartache for her since her passing..I love and miss her so much... "

Jody Judd wrote on Jul 9, 2009 8:45 AM:

" My sweet grandma who meant so much to me I love her very much. I am thankful for all the special times and memories that I had with her! I am also thankful for all those who attended her services and helped and showed their support for my family and ecspecially my grandpa and my mom and my aunts and uncles, thank you for everything, our family appreciated your love. Pima 4th ward did an incredible job, thank you so much. My grandma was definetley loved and will be missed. thank you! "

Rhonda Norton wrote on Jul 6, 2009 10:43 PM:

" She was the best mother in the world her heart was so large she was a giver that's for sure. she was my ROCK i will miss her so so so so so much. I LOVE U MOM your daughter xoxoxoxoxo "

Susan Rogers Holladay wrote on Jul 1, 2009 8:34 PM:

" Myrna was a long-time-ago friend of mine. We were Safford High School cheerleaders together in those good old times of the 50's. I never heard her say a bad word about anyone. She had a good heart. I know her family and friends will miss her greatly. "

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