Miriam L. "Mim" Hawking

Mim was an intelligent, respected colleague and friend who could never do enough for others. She was charming, caring, loving, sincere, effervescent, warm, and witty with a great sense of humor, and of course, was totally Irish. Mim lit up whenever she talked of her children and grandchildren, and she had an impact on all who were fortunate to know her. Rest In Peace, dear Mim, and my thoughts and prayers are with Bob, Annamarie, and Margaret.

When Miriam was an undergraduate at Creighton University (I believe in the 1970s), she assisted me in running the Honors Program as a work-study student. At the time, I was a professor of philosophy and running the Honors Program. I well remember her infectious smile and her efficiency in managing the bureaucratic side of managing a program. I recall once painting to a disorganized pile of papers on a table and complaining about my--definitely not her--mess. She said, "no problem," and...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob, she is at peace. Sending love to you, Margaret and Annamarie. Mim was a uniquely wonderful woman and her memory is a blessing.

Bob, Margaret, and Annamarie, I am so sorry to hear that Mim has lost her battle, but I find relief in the idea that she is released from the pain she must have been in. She was one of the sweetest, most invested teachers I know. I also enjoyed seeing Mim and Bob’s loving partnership in such small things as a hand on the shoulder or an assist with putting on a coat. I know you’ve lost someone dear to you. Se as her colleagues feel that too, but I hope you will find comfort in all the good...

Miss Mim served many young students through her teaching and ministry. A beautiful woman of faith and an inspiration to many. Mim made this world a little bit better and now she receives her reward at the Heavenly Banquet.

Miss Mim served many young students through her teaching and ministry. A beautiful woman of faith a d an inspiration to many. Mim made this world a little bit better and now she receives her reward at the Heavenly Banquet.

Miss Mim served many young students through her teaching and ministry. A beautiful woman of faith a d an inspiration to many. Mim made this world a little bit better and now she receives her reward at the Heavenly Banquet.