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Jeremy Hawk Obituary
POCATELLO - Jeremy Eugene Hawk, 35, lifelong resident of Pocatello, passed away early Tuesday, September 11, 2007.
He was born February 21, 1972, in Pocatello, a son of Richard (Rick) and Shirley Ellsworth Hawk. He attended schools in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School. He then received his bachelor's degree in microbiology and his master's degree in biology from Idaho State University.
He was a Christian and taught question-and-answer sessions of Creation Science at Rocky Mountain Ministries in Pocatello, where he also worked at the coffee bar. He had worked as a microbiologist in food safety at Global Food for several years, and was employed at Great Western Malting at the time of his passing.
On December 15, 2001, he married DeAnna Mellinger in Pocatello.
He enjoyed fly fishing, ice fishing, mountain biking, hiking and collecting reptiles.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, DeAnna, two sons, Jett and Zachery, his parents, Richard (Rick) and Shirley Hawk, two brothers, Nicholas and William, all of Pocatello; grandparents, Erna and Ed Ellsworth, Pocatello, Richard and Dorothy Hawk, San Jose, California. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Sam.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 15, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Rocky Mountain Ministries Church, 845 Hyde Ave., with Pastor Scott L. Sampson officiating. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday one hour prior to services at the church.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel, 510 N. 12th Ave. Visit www.manningwheatleyfuneralchapel.com online for condolences.
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Mike Poore
September 7, 2024
Mike Poore
September 7, 2024
Mike Poore
September 7, 2024
Wow! I can't believe it's been 17 years since you left to fly fish on the crystal clear Heavenly waters. I think of and miss you everyday. I have wonderful dreams of us fishing and hunting again, and oh, the fun we have. Then I wake and have mixed emotions of so happy and sad, because I realized it was a dream. I've been back a few times to visit our old fishing holes and your final resting place upon this Earth, and reminisce of all our adventures. This last July, I came back out, but this time I stopped by to visit your mom, dad, and Nick. Willie had somewhere else to be. I had a good time catching up with them and will make a point the next time to take Rick fishing. I have so many great memories and stories that I tell to everyone and they are either laughing or in awe of the things we did while driving all over Idaho to hunt and fish. You are like a brother to me and I will always remember you and love you for the friendship we had!
Mike, Lisa, Will, and Jacob Poore
September 8, 2022
This is one of the last times Jeremy and I went fishing on Brownlee Reservoir. Jeremy is still very much in our hearts and on our minds, especially this time of year when the Fall fishing and hunting begins.
September 10, 2012
It seems so hard to believe that Jeremy has been gone from us for 5 years. It feels like yesterday, him and Mike were out fishing and hunting together. Jeremy is always in our hearts and we think of him often. Mike is always telling and retelling his hunting and fishing stories with his buddy (and best friend) Jeremy. We miss you Jeremy. The entire Hawk family is in our prayers, especially at this time.
Love always,
Mike, Lisa, Will and Jacob Poore
Mike Poore
October 5, 2010
Hello everyone - just wanted to send our love - Jeremy has been on our minds - he is always, just more here lately for some reason. We still miss him so much -- hope all is well with the family. Love, Mike, Lisa, Will, and Jacob Poore
Suzanne Hobbs
September 26, 2009
I loved Jeremy. Knew him most of my life.... just a great guy.My mind is flowing with memories of him growing up. Miss ya.
Jeff Stone
May 4, 2009
I just found out about Jeremy today. I was completely shocked, and I wanted to offer my condolences. I didn't know Jeremy that well, but we went on a group date in high school.
Here's a photo from the dance that we all went to. Enjoy the memory:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1624192&l=aebce3c1d4&id=826696169
My Name is Jeff Stone. I'm the guy in the front with the striped shirt on.
Jason Ortega
November 29, 2007
DeAnna, Zachery and Jett
I'm very sorry for your loss, I am sure Jeremy was a great husband and father! I will pray for you and your wonderful son's.
GOD Bless the Hawk Family
Jason Ortega
Japan
Travis Lynn
October 28, 2007
Jeremy and George Haskett and myself were friends in high school and afterwards. I just spent some time with George and we talked about Jeremy and he told me about Jeremy's passing and this book.
Jeremy was a great guy and always fun to be around. I went float tubing for my very first time with Jeremy many years ago. We all three shared a locker in high school and we had some great times hanging out together. I wish we had stayed in touch more.
My condolences to his family for their loss. Please know how much all of his old friends thought of him.
George Haskett
September 27, 2007
Hello Shirley,
This is George Haskett. I plan on stopping by in October when I'm back in the states. Just so that you know, this guest book is now sponsered and should never expire.
So hopefully people will add memories and photos from time to time that you can then copy and add to your book.
Take care,
Wendy Nichols
September 25, 2007
Rick, Shirley and Family,
I want you to know that I have very fond memories of Jeremy. I remember when he had me hold a snake at your house on Sierra. I was scared but he had a way of calming me down to do it. He was a very nice person. You could count on him for anything. I will miss the crooked smile and the soft voice.
I know it is a hard time for all of you, but I want you to know that I am here for all of you. Your family is very special to me. Having growing up and watching many magical moments with your family has been wonderful.
I know all of Jeremy's friends and family will keep his spirit alive for the kids and you.
Please know that him and Sam are rejoicing with each other. They are watching over all of you and giving you the strength to handle everything.
You all are wonderful people and I am fortunate to have known Jeremy. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I love all of you!!
Shirley (Mom) Hawk
September 25, 2007
Hi everyone - I have a request: I am starting on a Memories Book for Jett & Zac, so they will never forget their Dad, Jeremy. If you have a favorite memory or two, please share them with me or send them to me. Thank you for loving Jeremy as much as his family does.
Gay Hill
September 22, 2007
Jeremy and I spent some very precious time together. He was
my only paternal nephew. We had
a bond.
DeAnna, Zachery and Jett I know
how much he loved you guys!!!
I am truly sorry for your loss!!!
Shirley and Rick thank-you for
being such great parents!!!
Jeremy loved you so much!!!
We will all miss him!!!
One of Jeremy's favorite songs was
Teardrops In Heaven. I was with Jeremy when his Grandfather passed
away and that song was playing on
the radio.
I love you Jeremy!!!!!
We'll all will see you in heaven!!!!
Lynnette Brower
September 20, 2007
Jeremy was my employee when he worked at the movie theatre's in his teenage and early college years. He was responsible and a very hard worker. Jeremy particularlly loved bringing his brother's to movies. He will be greatly missed. My prayer are with the family at this time.
Dawn and Corey Krantz
September 17, 2007
Having been out of town, we are just receiving this heart-wrenching news. We attend church with this family, and though we don't know them well, they have always been a delight and very kind. I attend events and field trips with DeAnna and the boys, and our kids go to Sunday School together. Our hearts are rejoicing with Jeremy's, and breaking along with those of his family. May God blanket your hearts with his peace and comfort at this most difficult and life changing time.
Dawn, Corey, Ethan and Riley Krantz
Matthew Murphy
September 17, 2007
Jeremy and I were friends since High School. We both shared a love of reptiles and we soon spent afternoons catching rubber boas up Gibson Jack and gopher snakes in the desert. We both started breeding reptiles about the same time, I chose the pythons while Jeremy loved the prettier snakes like milks and kingsnakes. He had a way with reptiles and he always lit right up whenever I mentioned them. I don't think that there was ever a day when he refused an offer to go "herping" together.
I remember snake-sitting for him in Junior High (he had a ball python named 'Monty"), and later we managed to carry a 6-foot gopher snake around Poky High for most of a week. Sometimes in a backpack, other times his locker. I caught the gopher snake at a park and he managed to keep it alive and well for years before we came to terms with the fact that wild snakes belong in the wild.
Later, in college we spent time together comparing our reptile collections and learning more thanks to each other. He spent a lot of time in Dr. Chuck Petersens Herpetology lab with the snakes and he invited me along to catch rattlers with them at INEL. We took classes together and I enjoyed tasting his homemade beers... I REALLY enjoyed trying the beers.
Of course we both found beautiful wives and had children, but he was one of my old friends who still managed to call me or drop by my store to say hello every once in a while. I always enjoyed seeing him coming in his packers hat eager to chat about our most recent snake-breeding ventures or good incubation temperatures.
More than anything I remember Jeremy as being "kind". He always spoke softly and gently, but you should have seen him flipping rocks or chasing a lizard... he was never lacking for enthusiasm. He always had a nice thing to say and he had a way of making me forget my worries.
I miss you very much Jeremy and I believe that I am a better person for having been your friend. My best to your family at this time and I look forward to the day when we can all chase after snakes again like when our friendship began.
Laura Zuber
September 17, 2007
Jeremy was friends with my brother in High School. He was always kind to me, and always stoped to say hi when I saw him around town. I have the greatest sympathy for his friends and famliy for their loss. I will miss his hellos.
Connie Goldhahn
September 16, 2007
I must have watched Jeremy carry coffee by the sound booth over a hundred times while he happily served others each week. His smile was missed this Saturday!
Haskett
September 16, 2007
Well Jeremy, I guess I never did pay you for loosing our high shcool wedding bet, so to make up for it I'm going to keep your guest book active so your friends and family can share thoughts and photos of you and hopefully keep in better contact with each other in the future. Take care Worm...
For future guest, please take the time to share a memory or two you have of Jeremy or even a picture, either in writing or in Audio so that his boys will hear the high school stories they are suppose to know as they get older.
Thanks,
George Haskett
September 16, 2007
The news of Jeremy's passing came as shock to me when my little sister informed me via email. Jeremy and I were both locker and hunting/fishing partners throughout Jr High and High school.
Unfortunately I moved shortly there after and haven't made it home much since. Jeremy was and still is a great friend. One that I knew I could count on, regardless of the length of time without communication.
I remember ice fishing once with Jeremy, the fish weren't biting much so I started making a snowman on the lake. Jeremy just shook his head and gave me his groocked grin!
Jeremy was a man of few words, huge smiles, and a passion for both the outdoors and his foreign beer.
Jeremy we love ya and look forward to the day when we will see you again.
I wish I could have been there for your funeral buddy, but I work overseas and will not be home again until October. Give my regards to Sam when you see him...
You family will be in our prayers.
I don't know how long these guest books stay active, but I'll post some old high school pictures of Jeremy when I get home in October.
Elspeth Stetson-Gumper
September 16, 2007
I got to know Jeremy in '92 when I moved to Pocatello for a year. He was one of the nicest gentlemen I'd known. He was proud of his truck and loved to drive around showing me the local wildlife in the area. We used to trade stories about working at a theater and talk about various movies we had worked at. He was a good and compassionate friend. Even after I moved back home we stayed in contact after his younger brother had passed. He may have left this existance, but know that he's still looking on and caring for his family.
Chuck Heisler
September 16, 2007
Deanna, Shirley, and Rick--What a sad moment to learn that your "Little Toad" has passed. Certainly the burden must almost too much to bear right now and I certainly understand the pain you must be going thru. So many happy memories of Jeremy--from the clickty clack of the Hot Wheel trike on 8th street to the always smiling young college student.
I do so wish fate had been kinder to all of you and I truly wish I could be there to give you some little comfort for this great, great loss.
All my love and prayers on this beautiful Savannah, Ga Sunday morning--I love you guys a bunch and am so very sad. Love Chuck Heisler
Ken Dirk
September 15, 2007
Jeremy went to Poky High and I.S.U. with me. We used to hang out at the tables in the student union and talk about whatever (often the best fishing holes according to Jeremy). I remember Jeremy volunteering to stand in line (camped out) so that a group of us could have front row seats at the Brian Adams concert. He was a great guy, and though we had not been in contact much, I had hoped to at least see him at Poky's high school reunion. He was a great guy and I am sure a fantastic father and husband.
All my thoughts and prayers.
Jeremy and friends, ISU Graduation 2006
Brian Zuber
September 15, 2007
Jeremy and I went to high school, and then later college together. He was a good friend, and we had some great times together. We have run into each other occasionally over the past 11 years, but both were too busy to stop and catch up. I think we both thought that we'd make time to catch up with each other "next month" or "next year". And now those opportunities are gone. I've thought about my friend often over the past years, and now I truly do miss him. Jeremy was a great man, a good friend, and I am sure an amazing father and husband. He will be missed by the many people he's touched in his life.
Erin Johnson
September 15, 2007
No words can express how deep our sorrow is at this time. We love you DeAnna and boys! You are in our prayers. Jeremy is rejoicing with the angels!!!!
Love, Greg & Erin Johnson & family
Kenny and Linda Bishop
September 15, 2007
Rick and Shirley,
We are so so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you, your family, and all those who knew your son. If you need us we are here for you.
Kelli Harmon
September 14, 2007
I would like DeAnna, Jett and Zachary to know that our prayers are with them at this time of sadness. I met Jeremy about 8 years ago. He was my lab instructor at ISU and to this day I thank him for all the time he gave to each of his students. There was never a time Jeremy was too busy to stop and talk, there wasn't a time that he did not have a smile on his face. He is someone that I will always be grateful that God let me meet. I pray that God watches over you all and comforts you at this time. With all our love, thoughts and prayers, Andrew, Kelli and Audrey Harmon
Jo Ann Bailey
September 14, 2007
Since attending Rocky Mountain Ministry I've admired the relationship of Jeremy and DeAnna. You don't see many couples that you can sense the sparkle and respect for one another. I also went to school with Jeremy and although I didn't know him well he was always wearing a smile. My deepest prayers are with his friends and family.
Jessica Carson
September 14, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We're here for you, whatever you need.
LUCRETIA, JOE,& JEFF DAILY
September 14, 2007
DEANNA & SONS
OUR THOUGHS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. KEEP YOUR CHIN UP.
Jessica Sampson
September 13, 2007
Deanna and boys
Please know that I am praying for you all in this very hard time
Mike Helps DeAnna Land The BIG ONE!
Mike Poore
September 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who knew Jeremy, especially his family. Jeremy (Worm) was not only a very good hunting and fishing buddy, he was like a brother to me. I will miss him very, very much. There will not be a time in the future I will not hunt or fish without thinking of him, and all the adventures we had. I could talk to Worm about anything, and if I had a question about something that I didn't know, he would either tell me or say "I dunno". I looked up to Jeremy for all the knowledg he had of the outdoors and of Idaho. I know I was at some of my happiest times when I was with him out hunting and fishing or looking for critters. I will truely miss him. I am so sorry that I cannot be there with you all at this devistating time, again, my love and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Mike, Lisa, Will, and Jacob Poore
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