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Robert Hawthorne Obituary
June 22, 1923 - December 22, 2012
Resident of San Jose
Dr. Robert J. Hawthorne, retired United Methodist pastor, passed away December 22, 2012 after a short illness. The son of Harold L. and Alice F. Hawthorn, he was born in Des Moines, IA on June 22, 1923, graduated from Cornell College (IA), and was stationed at Moffett Field with the US Navy during WWII. At Yale Divinity School, he earned his STM in 1952, along with prizes in preaching. He later earned a DMin at San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1978.
In 1949, Bob married Gene Anna Hanzlik. Moving to California after seminary, he served United Methodist churches in Stockton, Palo Alto, Tracy, Redding, San Mateo and San Jose, as well as serving as District Superintendent for 5 years. Dr. Hawthorne was active in ecumenical affairs in many communities, as well as in peace and justice causes, including PFLAG.
Dr. Hawthorne is survived by his wife and four daughters: Christine Chase, Alison Hawthorne, Joy Burton and Nancy Beyrouti. He also has four grandchildren. Dr. Hawthorne's life will be celebrated on February 10, 2013 at 4pm at Almaden Hills UMC, 1200 Blossom Hill Road. San Jose, CA 95118.
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Lee Richardson
January 22, 2013
Sincerest condolences to the family...He was a good man, and will be sorely missed.
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