William-Hawks-Obituary

William Hawks M.D.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Hawks, William, M.D. Gregory, MI

"I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and found that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy." (Rabind-ranath Tagore) This is the mantra that drove Dr. Bill Hawks to live his life in service to mankind. Dr. Hawks died peacefully in...

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Bill and I shared the Gross Anatomy table in 1963 and 1964. What a time that was. I loved the guy. He was inciteful, intelligent, calm, sensitive, proper, with a great smile. Could not have asked for a better partner. So happy he had a great life serving others all over the globe. I am sure he will be missed by everyone he came in contact with. Douglas Ridey MD Orinda, California

Thanks Bill for being my neighbor at North Lake. The water skiing was great with your kids. The Mary Jane and Dean Allward family

I was sad to see that Dr. Hawks is no longer with us. I wish I had known how much he had accomplished and how many lives he had helped when I visited him for eye care in the past few years. I first saw him for treatment of what I had been incorrectly told was a stubborn stye that would not heal. He told me that it was in fact a chalazion and that he could remove it for me right away if I wanted him to. As I followed him with trepidation into the procedure room at his office in Chelsea, he...

Goodbye my dear friend.
Michael Papo MD

I had the pleasure of working with Dr Hawks for 14 years. He opened his heart to everyone. I feel blessed to have known him.

In memory of Bill Hawks- I will remember your eloquence and grace and your mentorship during my years at Chelsea Hospital. You were truly a role model for all young physicians and will be greatly missed! Thank you for being a part of our lives.