Gloria June Hawkins

Gloria Hawkins Obituary

Age 72 passed away peacefully on September 13th, 2010. She is survived by her brother Ed and his wife Toni Perry of Santa Rosa; her children Cindy Hawkins of Guerneville, Orville Hawkins of Weimar and Sharon Storie of Colfax; her grandchildren Bridget Storie and Dustin Storie both of Sacramento; her nieces and nephews as well as many loving friends. She lived for many years in Reno, NV and worked at the Washoe County Health Dept. While in Reno, Gloria became a Nichiren Shoshu Buddihist which she practiced throughout life. Traveling in 1985 to the main temple in Japan with her fellow members was one of her most cherished experiences. She was an avid doll collector and currently volunteered at the American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop in Auburn, CA. Family and friends are invited to attend her memorial on Saturday October 2nd at 2:00 p.m. at the Nichiren Shoshu Temple, 2631 Appian Way, Pinole, CA 95464 (510) 222-8372. Gloria will continue her journey where her ashes will be taken to the main temple in Japan. Memorial contributions of either a monetary value or an evergreen may be sent to the temple in Pinole, in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be sent to the Hawkins Family at PO Box 1343, Colfax CA 95713.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Hawkins

9 Entries

Rena Leslie

October 5, 2010

Gloria will remain in our hearts. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor. She was always so cheerful and spoke highly of her family. She made the best out of things. She always knew the right things to say to you to cheer you up. We love you Gloria and will miss you. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family. Her friends from Reno, Rena, Jim and Kathleen

September 21, 2010

She was an amazing women who kept everyone around her happy feeling loved. She will be missed immensley!

Ruth Atwell

September 20, 2010

Gloria was one of the most honest and sincere people I've ever met. We became unlikely friends when we spent early mornings together at the TB Clinic solving the problems of the world before anyone else arrived for work. Gloria loved so much, mostly her family, friends and taking care of the world. I loved Gloria's laugh and that she found genuine humor in the most ordinary things. Gloria brushed most ignorance off, but on the occasion that someone hurt her feelings, she would give them her "look", the one that let them know they were ignorant and so very unwise. Not many people try giving me a nickname, but from the day I met her, Gloria called me "Ruthie Mae". At first I just tolerated it, but I came to know it was a term of endearment, and that Gloria had looked into my soul and found it worthy. I was blessed. Gloria and I were friends in and out of work, my great regret is that I let the friendship go from my presence, if not my heart, when she moved away. Gloria you left your footprints on my-and so many other hearts, and those who love you will never ever be the same. Your Ruthie Mae

September 20, 2010

I met Gloria at the Cancer Discovery shop where we both volunteered on Thursday. She was so much fun to work with and she will be missed by all.
Pat Browning

Tina Burton

September 19, 2010

Such a dear, dear friend. I felt a little vacant spot had been left when Gloria moved from Reno. We shared a great journey of many fun memories and experiences starting with the HR Dept of Washoe County and continuing over the last 20 years. Gloria will aways hold a special piece of my heart, and along with that love is respect

September 19, 2010

She was an amazing woman! Gezi I love you and you will always be in my heart!!!

Gayle

September 19, 2010

Gloria was a special lady! I not only worked with Gloria, but I came to know her through our mutual friend Audrey Pinto, who has also departed us. They did lots of thrift shopping together and had yard sales. They enjoyed chatting with different friends and family, enjoying life to the fullest. Gloria was always cheerful, kind, and always told it how it was. She will be missed and will always be in my heart. May we all be blessed by knowing her. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends at this special time.

BRY

September 19, 2010

Deepest condolences to the family, May you be comforted during this time of loss and thereafter (2Cor 1:3&4)

September 19, 2010

I am very sad to hear this news. I worked with Gloria at the Health Department and she was always a kind cheery voice. My condolences to her family. Pam

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