Jean Elizabeth Stutzman Slates Hawk

Jean Elizabeth Stutzman Slates Hawk November 10, 1925 - October 8, 2004 Jean Elizabeth Stutzman Slates Hawk, 78, of 556 Westview Avenue, State College, died on Friday, October 8, 2004 at 7:10 a.m. at the Terrace at Brookline, State College, where she was a resident since September 1, 2004. She had lived in State College since 1977, having moved from Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on November 10, 1925 in Tremont, Schuykill County, a daughter of the late Christian and Esther Elizabeth Hoffman Stutzman. She was married on June 4, 1949 to Philip Marion Slates, who died on December 2, 1964. On November 26, 1976 she was married to the Rev. Ernest Maynard Hawk, who survives in State College. Jean was a graduate of the Tremont High School, class of 1943, and attended the Oberlin College Conservatory. She was a graduate of the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, New York, class of 1947, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree. Jean was an accomplished church musician and music therapist. She began her career by teaching music for one year at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas. She served as a church musician at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Nashville, Tennesee, then at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Indianapolis, Indiana. She was also a music therapist at the LaRue Carter Hospital, Indianapolis. After moving to State College, she became a member of the staff of the South Hills Business School. She served as a church musician in several State College area churches. She was a composer of organ and choral music and has several published works. Jean was a member of The Faith United Church of Christ, State College; a member of the State College Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; and a member of the State College Choral Society for which she was the rehearsal accompanist for almost ten years. Besides her husband, Jean is survived by two sons and two daughters-in law; Philip J. and Carla J. Slates, Indianapolis; and David H. and Ruth A. Slates, Indianapolis. Also surviving are three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Stutzman. A life celebration to honor Jean will be held in the Faith United Church of Christ, 300 East College Avenue, State College, on Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Dr. Diane Prosser, her pastor, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Jean may be made to The Faith United Church of Christ, 300 East College Avenue, State College, Pa 16801, or to the State College Choral Society Fund of the Centre County Community Foundation, 2013 Sandy Drive #202, State College, Pa 16804-0648. Arrangements entrusted to the James L. Schwartz Home for Funerals, 247 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg. 1-877-205-0225