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Sarah Hawkinson
March 31, 2009
I have no idea if we are related or not. But, I am also a Hawkinson where my original roots are from Kansas City, MO. My family donated land where Trinity Lutheran Hospital is built. To my understanding their land is where Hallmark was, then the Crowne Plaza, and lastly the Marriot is now. Along with a waterfall flowing on the inside where my Dad use to fish. I came across your website and I felt compelled to sign. My first car was a Ford, and I had to get it because my Dad said it was a great car! So, Robert must have been a good guy.
Virginia Hawkinson-Hines
December 29, 2008
Bob, Sara, and the entire Hawkinson Family,
There aren't enough words to express the loss of Bob Sr. He was the oldest of the many grandchildren Nels had. (Nels had lots of names Nels, N.A., Hawkin, and (of course) Hawk.) I'm one of the "younger" of Nels' grandchildren. However, it was through Uncle Herb (Roy's older brother) that I initially came in contact with your dad. We spoke many times on the telephone over the years. It was always great to talk with him. He and Marion truly showed a level of kindness, sincerity, gratitude, and appreciation of so much. (Marion used to say that I remind her so much of Bob Jr. That may be genetics, and/or the closeness of our age as we are both very close in age.) Although the opportunity did not come for me to meet him in person; there was definitely a sense as if I already knew him. There are extended family members of the Hawkinson family tree that currently speak highly of Bob Sr. That includes my father Norman (the youngest brother of Herb, and Roy). Bob Sr. has touched more lives than he could have ever imagined. I'm happy to have been a part of his life. I have fond memories of our many telephone converstations over the years. I know his family has phenomenol memories as well. May the memories of Bob Sr. assist to ease the pain of losing such a great man. He will definitely be missed by more people than can be imagined!
Thank you for the opportunity to be entered in his life, and his family's.
Paul Guetter, Jr.
October 26, 2008
My Dad, Paul Guetter, Sr. was Parts Mgr for Hawkinson Ford. My Dad had greatest respect for Mr Hawkinson. Hawk was honest at golf and honest as a business man. Dad cherished his career working for the Hawk. I miss them both.
Bob Dixon
October 18, 2008
To all the Hawkinsons and spouses; I regret being out of town from October 5th until the 16th or I would have been at the services. Bob was a true friend and I appreciate his help when needed. Bob Dixon
Bob Swanson
October 18, 2008
I wish to extend to the Hawkinson family, my deepest sympathy on Mr.Hawkinson' passing. I had the pleasure of selling him shoes for quite a few years. First at Cozy Bootery in Oaklawn, and most recently at Golden Shoes. I always enjoyed seeing him and talking with him. He was quite a man.
Mark and Laura Hallen
October 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hawkinson family at this time of great sorrow and loss of your loved one. While I only met Robert Sr several times, I heard many wonderful and loving stories about how he touched the lives of his family and friends. God bless you all.
Elaine (Miller) Truitt
October 16, 2008
Bob was one of my brothers friends back to high school days when he lived in the next block and also spent time at our parents cottage in Michigan.
Later I trusted him and as a newly single lady need a new car and you can bet who I turned so I would not have to "shop".
Bob was a fine friend who we spoke of often
Maureen and Don Bonistalli
October 14, 2008
Dear Sally and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the death of your father/grandfather. May he rest in God's peace and in your love. You're in our thoughs and prayers.
I hope your children are doing well. You have such a wonderful family. Take care.
bill furlong
October 14, 2008
On behalf of the Furlong Family, we extend our condolences to all of the Hawkinson Family.
We have gotten to know many of you as customers of HF over the years, as all the adults in our family at some point owned a Hawk Ford! Also, we are personal friends of Bob and Sara, and having lost both our fathers in last year, we empathize with the process taking place.
Our prayers are with you all.
Bill, Peggy and the Furlong Family
Tom Sperling
October 14, 2008
We wish you the very best as you celebrate the wonderful life and the beautiful contributions made by your beloved father and grandfather. At the end of life, each of us truly has only the reputation we have created for ourselves, and blessedly, the children we have helped shape with our moral values and our ethics. You all stand as a beautiful tribute to a man who obviously did his very best with his life, his family, and his career and leaves an enviable legacy of love to the generations who follow him. We offer sympathies to each of you.
Very fondly,
Tom and Linda Sperling
October 14, 2008
Dear Bob & Jim,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. While we never had the pleasure of meeting him, we are certain he had a strong influence on his children and was proud of your accomplishments. We value your longtime friendship.
Sincerely,
Joel & Steffi Bierig
Flossmoor, IL
Paul Minahan
October 13, 2008
Bob and Jim,
We were very sad to hear the news of your Dad's passing. From what I know of the two of you, your father did a tremendous job raising two outstanding gentlemen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family members.
God Bless.
The Minahan Family
Tom Carroll
October 13, 2008
Mr. Hawkinson, through his business, and his fine family, has touched many people's lives for the better. To me this is the true measure of a man. My thoughts and prayers are with the Hawkinson Family.
Bob Philbin
October 12, 2008
Sorry for your loss! I had the
privlidge to work for Bob and
the family.
Bob Philbin
Alice Collachia
October 12, 2008
Sincere sympathy, from an old friend.
Heather & Phil Dracht
October 12, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of "Grandpa Hawk's" passing. His wonderful family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Yvonne Mautner
October 11, 2008
Condolences to those who loved him,
Please know even though I am a distance away, you are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Bob Brady
October 11, 2008
Condolences to the family:
We were very sorry to hear of Bob's death. We have missed him at our weekly "gin" games in Michigan City. Known to us as the "Coach" during play, he was always entertaining and delightful to be with.
His Michigan city Gin Pals
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