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JEAN HAWKINS Obituary
Dr. Hawkins was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 24, 1947, to Ruth Brown and Roy Charles Garner, both of whom predeceased her. Her sister, Julia Ann Tolin, also survives, Topeka, KS. Jean attended and graduated from public schools in El Dorado Springs, MO, obtained bachelors and masters degrees from Central Missouri State University in 1968 and 1970, and was awarded the Doctor of Business Administration degree from Anderson University, Anderson, IN, in 2011.
Jean taught for brief periods at several colleges, but defined her teaching career at William Jewell College in Liberty, where she taught from 1976 through her retirement in 2015. Her four sons were born and graduated from Jewell during her tenure there. She valued higher education, and encouraged all her sons and her husband to pursue post-graduate education; typically unselfish, she set aside obtaining her own doctoral degree until late in her career.
Jean was a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and was a member of the AICPA, Missouri Society of CPAs, First Presbyterian Church of Liberty (and formerly Second Baptist Church of Liberty).
A memorial reception will be scheduled later in May, when all Mrs. Hawkins' children and grandchildren can be present in Liberty.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Dr. Jean Hawkins Memorial Accounting Award for Women at William Jewell College, 500 College Hill, Box 1032, Liberty, Missouri 64068 or follow the link, William Jewell Tribute Gifts. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.CremationCenterKC.com
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Vickie Jones
July 22, 2017
I am so sad to hear of Jean's passing. She was the best accounting teacher ever, but most of all she was a wonderful counselor, advisor, and christian friend. She was very patient to me at a time when I was going back to school for the first time in years. There was a lot of change going on in my life and she helped me keep things in perspective. I thank God for her and look forward to seeing her in Heaven some day. My prayers are with her dear family.
CARL JOHNSON
April 28, 2017
JEAN HAWKINS WAS A DEAR FRIEND TO ME WHILE I WAS AT JEWELL. SHE PUT CARL BAD CAVER ON MY DOOR MANY OTHER MEMORYS, GOT TO KNOW HER BOYSGOT TO TALK TO HER NERE THE END. LOVE YOU JEAN HAWKINS
Glenna Todd
April 27, 2017
My dear Friend Steve, I am so sad to learn not only of Jean's passing but her long struggle to combat the ravages of cancer. My heart aches for you and pray for whatever comfort you can find in your family and faith.
God be with you and the boys.
Glenna
Doyle Lucas
April 25, 2017
Steve and family,
Our hearts ache for all of you at Jean's passing. We count it a privilege to call Jean our colleague and friend during her time in the Doctor of Business Administration Program at Anderson University and in all the years since she completed her doctoral degree. Her kindness to all of us and her persistence in her work are something we'll always remember. She was the face of God to us in those times. Our prayers are with you today and in the days ahead. May the peace of Christ be yours.
Leo Gabriel
April 24, 2017
Dear Steve and family,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Jean was loved by so many, including those who toiled with her in the DBA program at Anderson University. We will remember Jean's kind and gentle spirit, her thoughtful words of wisdom, and her contributions to our education.
May God comfort you,
Leo Gabriel
2003 DBA Cohort
April 24, 2017
To Jean's family,
She was a very good accounting professor and advisor for my time at William Jewell. Thank you for sharing her with us. She will be greatly missed.
Twana Gower
Nicole Underwood
April 24, 2017
Steve, I'm so sorry for your loss. I was in Jean's Cost Accounting class as a Junior (many years ago). While accounting never came easy to me, Jean had a way of explaining things that made it easier for my economic brain to understand! She was notorious for investing in the lives of her students, and I'm grateful to have known her while on Jewell's campus! Praying for you and your family.
Bob & Cheryl steinkamp
April 24, 2017
Fond memories of a former colleague of Cheryl. She will be missed by many. Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss.
April 23, 2017
Hello, Steve,
We were so fond of Jean. Don found her very interesting to talk with.
We did not know of her illness. Apparently, she worked with students nearly to the end. We will miss her and grieve with you.
Fondly,
Neita
Jeffrey Walker
April 23, 2017
I would have never made it through my 4 years at William Jewell if not for the kindness, caring, sympathetic ear, guidance, love, support, encouragement and faith that this woman put into me. She was my rock, my adviser, my friend and one of the loveliest persons I have ever known. My genuine love and sympathy go out to Jean's family, friends and former students. Those of you who had her in class or were lucky enough to have her as your adviser know exactly what she meant to so many of us. She was a calm and steady light in this world and I know that we will all be a little less without her in it.
Patricia Schoenrade
April 22, 2017
Steve and Family,
I am so very thankful to have been able to share a small part of the earthly journey with this remarkable woman. Knowing she has gone on to Christ's waiting arms, it's like a light has gone out in our community--much more so for you, I know.
I am with you all in prayer, and look forward to the day we will all be together once again.
in the Master's hand,
pat schoenrade
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