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Alicia
June 16, 2023
In February 2004 our daughter was born with a major heart defect we weren´t aware of prior to birth. Dr. Hawkins performed an extremely complicated surgery on her tiny heart when she was only five days old, then he stayed up all night at her bassinet, personally keeping her stable. 19 years later, we´ve learned that Dr. Hawkins performed the only heart surgery she will likely ever need. There have been several milestones I´ve wished I could have shared with him over the past 12 years because without him, those milestones wouldn´t have been possible. The world lost a wonderful, talented and caring man.
Sara Bergstrom
May 16, 2023
Dr Hawkins made such an impact on our world. His talent, compassion- his gifts he was so wonderful to share with this community I will forever be thankful for. He made it possible for our family to have more time with my Precious Sister- Katie Lynn - words cannot even begin to confer my gratitude for his service. I know that people like Dr Hawkins are of a special breed, he is beyond kindred. He is of the very best of us. Thank you for sharing him with us. RIP DR HAWKINS
judy Klein
March 21, 2023
In 2003 when my son need surgery Dr. Hawkins came and talked to us. He has been working all day and it was late. He said he had never done surgery on a child so young or small. We told him if he wanted to wait, we trusted his judgment. The surgery went very well. Today my son is 19 years old. I wanted to reach out but found this instead. I am so very sorry for your loss.
July 16, 2011
Jenny and Family,
I just learned today of John´s passing. Sandy and I have been out of the country for two years. We send our love and prayers. The time I spend with you in the office over the years has blessed and enriched my life. I pray the Lord´s choicest blessings will abide with you forever. Our warmest regards to you, your children and your dear mother Jane. Mark J. Callan, DDS
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Curtis Undaunted
June 30, 2011
You saved my son CJ! CJ is now almost ten years old. I only wish you could meet CJ. You performed three open heart operation and I am able to be a father for almost ten years. Words can't describe what you gave me. Sincerely, Curtis Undaunted
Cacia Rodgers
June 15, 2011
Words can not express how saddened I have been since learning of Dr.Hawkins passing. He truly is my HERO. He saved so many precious children's lives, my daughters included & I will be eternally greatful to this amazing man.
Rodger & Debra MacFarlane
June 10, 2011
Dr. Hawkins we miss you. You saved my son more than once. I remember meeting you in the hall a few times at PCMC and you remembered my son and his case along with some personal things aboout us. This was 3 years after you worked on my son. You were truly dedicated.Thank you for your life of service. You are 1 in a Million. A true Hero. You will be missed by thousands.
June 10, 2011
There isn't a Father's Day that passes that Dr. Hawkins doesn't cross my mind. He was such an incredible incredible man and I am forever grateful to him for his love and dedication. It was Father's Day a few years ago that he spent with me and my very sick son rather than with all of you. I am so grateful to him for that and I wanted to pass that on to you. His legacy will live on with each breath my son takes. Thank you for sharing him with us... May you all be surrounded with the love of angels wings....Amy and Jelani Richmond (Phoenix, Arizona)
woltz
June 9, 2011
An angel in green scrubs a patient called you, to express
her heartfelt words of thanks.
The place you held in the world is empty,
never to be replaced, never to have a Hawkins just the same
yet, for most of us only memories remain
as the only legacy of our time on earth.
But not for you my friend.
Your deeds, dear John, spoke louder
than any word or memory of praise.
Imbedded in the spirit of children’s lives
is the living testimony of your craft, your heart;
that space of which I spoke before is sacred,
the space of sorrow for ourselves
remains, your loss unspeakable, your absence great.
However, signed with the indelible ink of sincere respect
are our thanks for your example of a life lived well
for which there is no end, a space unfilled yet stretched beyond our pain
and transformed into a bouquet of solace for the empty days ahead.
A living chain of miracles in your patients’ every breath,
examples of lives transformed by your presence,
examples of skill, joy and perseverance; of which your life was the best.
with love from the Woltz family
Michele Richards
June 7, 2011
Jenny
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Mindi Cox
June 6, 2011
So much love to your family. Dr. Hawkins is the reason my son is alive. Thank you for sharing him with the world. He was a rare talent and a great man. Mindi Cox
June 3, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Hawkins passing. Please know that there are adults such as myself that he operated on and who are appreciative of his skills. So very sorry for your loss.
Rachel Pullan
June 3, 2011
To Mrs. Hawkins-
I know you have received many entries just like this one, but I wanted to give you my thanks and condolances just the same. Your husband saved my life 19 years ago, as he has saved the lives of so many others like me. It is one of my deepest regrets that I was unable to give him my thanks before his passing. Even so, I am forever grateful to him for the precious years he preserved for me all those years ago. My love and prayers to go with you, Mrs. Hawkins. I know that our Heavenly Father will bless both you and your husband - and keep you both near to each other as long as you are apart. And for what it's worth, thank you - for everything.
Kevin and Andrea Motto
May 31, 2011
Dr Hawkins was such a gentle giant who blessed and helped so many children from his incredible gift of medicine and compassion. It was a blessing to have him perform corrective surgery on our little son. Because of Dr Hawkins talents and goodness, he will be forever admired and appreciated. His life truly does live on in the thousand of patients he saved. Our condolences go out to his family during this time of great mourning. Kevin and Andrea Motto
Chris Dedrickson
May 30, 2011
Jenny....I just heard about your husband and wanted to express my condolences. I have such fond memories of you from high school, and wanted you to know I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
Chris Dunham Dedrickson
Me preop before the Fontan
Nathan Hancock
May 29, 2011
Dear Dr. Hawkins Family,
I heard about the news and I just wanted to tell you about what I can do because he was such a good doctor...well I can dance and do many soccer teams and many other stuff. If you don't know who I am, I am Nathan Hancock who has 1/2 a heart. I'm now 9 years old thanks to him!!
Thanks for everything,
Nathan Hancock
Heather Robinson
May 29, 2011
I'm so sorry! John was a good friend of my Dads he actually spoke at my Dads funeral a few years ago! Love and comfort to your family at this difficult time!
Kenny & Michele Kingsford
May 28, 2011
We are so thankful to have been blessed by Dr Hawkins skill, compassion and humility. He is a hero to our family after saving our daughter, Taryn, not once but twice. We will be forever greatful for his life of service and for the sacrifice of his family.
Wishing your family strength and peace.
Yvette Laughter
May 27, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to your family. We also were blessed to have Dr. Hawkins perform 2 surgeries on our then 2-year old daughter with pnuemonia in 1997. We came to know Dr. Hawkins quite well in our 3-week stay at Primary Children's. He was so kind and gentle with her. On her last day we asked Dr. Hawkins to pose for a picture with her and I am so glad he did. We will forever be thankful and will never forget him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.... The Laughter family.
Dixie Lawrence
May 27, 2011
I don't why this had to happen to Dr. Hawkins he saved and helped so many lives including mine, he did 2 surgeries on me and I always felt comforted knowing Dr. Hawkins was doing the surgery he was so nice and I will miss him being there at PCMC. ~Dixie Lawrence
Darren & Jenn Gatherum
May 27, 2011
Our deepest condolences to your family at this difficult time. Dr Hawkins was an amazing man and doctor and saved so many little lives. He helped Dr Birch in fixing my 6 month old's broken heart, and also performed two surgeries on my nephew. He was respected and loved by many, and all our "fixed" hearts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time!!
Leslie Hobbs
May 27, 2011
We were so blessed to have Dr. Hawkins perform several surgeries on our son McKay. He was an inspirational and gifted surgeon. His compasion and love for "his" kids and their parents will always be appreciated and cherished. It was so wonderful to see you both at Camp Hawkins! We will always cherish that memory. May you be blessed with comfort and peace.
Tamara Doss
May 27, 2011
I am very sad to hear this news. What an amazing man who is leaving such an incredible legacy. He has touched so many peoples lives in his time on this earth. I am forever thankful for what he did for my sweet neice. I only met him for a moment when he came out of the operating room to let us know that everything had gone perfect, and he seemed like an angel in green scrubs. Thank you Dr. Hawkins, from the depths of my soul. So many families have been changed forever due to your life of service. Now all of our hearts are beating all our love out to your family. May you rest in peace. ?
Tyna Christensen
May 26, 2011
Our condolences to your family. Dr. Hawkins was such an awesome doctor. We really appreciated all he did for our son, Elias. We were saddened a week after Dr. Hawkins, did the av canal repair on Elias, with Dr. Hawkins diagnosis and departure from Primary's. He was amazing and we thank you for sharing him with us.
Amanda Rathbun
May 25, 2011
My daughter, Megan, is 10 years old now because of Dr Hawkins and the cardiologists, nurses and intensivists at Primary Childrens. She was just days old when he performed her open heart surgery. She was a little stinker and gave us several scares, but she's a smart, beautiful and joyful child.
He will always be remembered as a hero by my family. Please know how grateful we are to have met him & known him a little.
With love,
Amanda & Megan Rathbun
Catherine Seivert
May 25, 2011
It is with such a heavy heart that I write such a "thank you" note.
Dr. Hawkins was such a wonderful human being. Kind and empathetic as he was skilled. Our son needed open heart surgery when he was 5mo's old, the day before surgery, his nurse, Bonnie called to say that due to circumstances, she wanted us to know that she may have to substitute Dr. Hawkins for Dr.K.... I expressed my deep grief over this, as we felt we "knew" Dr. Hawkins, and that he KNEW our Ethan's heart. Dr. Hawkins made it happen, and I won't soon forget that he operated literally ALL DAY, from 7am- 8pm that day to accomodate our "feelings"
He was humble in speech and in manner, and he remembered the children he saved.
God bless Dr. John Hawkins. Our thoughts and sincere prayers go out to you, his entire family. A tremendous debt of gratitude is yours for allowing the person you loved to spend so much time away from you so he could bless the thousands of families like ours.
Sincerely,
The Seiverts
(specifically, little Ethan Dean) now a 6yr old whirling dirvish!
May 24, 2011
Annie and Sarah, I'm so sorry about about your dad. He fought hard for those 2 years.
Joyce Schroeder (Julie Schroeder's mom)
May 24, 2011
Jenny, Sarah, Annie, John and Jessica,
Your entire family is such an inspiration to us all. Our condolences go out to you with many prayers and thoughts coming your way. Thank you for your friendship. John was an amazing man with his family being his greatest priority. We've all learned a lot from John, and we all share many memories of his talents and amazing strength and good nature. God bless you all -
The Maus Family
Kim Dimino
May 23, 2011
Truly a remarkable man and gifted surgeon. He saved so many lives. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences. Kim Dimino, NNP formerly at Primary Children's Medical Center
Lisa Newport
May 23, 2011
To the Hawkin's family,
Thank you all for supporting John during his busy years at PCMC. Like so many other parents I am so grateful for his genius and creativity that enabled my daughter to live her few short years. Without him I never would have been able to know her. I am deeply saddened by your loss and ache for you all.God bless you now and forever.
Lizzie Spencer
May 23, 2011
Jess,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was so nice to me.
May 23, 2011
Jenny, Sarah, Annie, John and Mary and Family
I am deeply saddened by your loss. John was a wonderful man who truely has an equally wondrful family. I am glad that I was able to get to know all of you while I ws working at Judge. you are all in my prayers. God Bless you always,
Love
Cherie (Royce)
May 23, 2011
Jenny, Sarah, Annie, John and Mary and Family
I am deeply saddened by your loss. John was a wonderful man who truely has an equally wonderful family. I am glad that I was able to get to know all of you while I ws working at Judge. You are all in my prayers. God Bless you always,
Love
Cherie (Royce)
Bill Cannon
May 23, 2011
When I think of John Hawkins, I immediately remember what a good & decent guy he was when we were all in school! Though I hadn't spoken with him in a long while, I can tell by his amazing accomplishments that he has touched many lives. My sympathy to Laura & David - and all his family - for your loss. I'm sure you have a multitude memories to cherish...
Staci Cheney
May 23, 2011
Dear Hawkins Family,
Like so many countless others this wonderful man touched our life as well. He performed open heart surgery on our beautiful daughter Sarah Lynne when she was only 7 months old. We will always be grateful for the life he gave our daughter. We love him & he will always be our HERO! His legacy & life will stand tall as a beacon to the world. There was no better surgeon in the world but even greater than that no better person! He cared for his patients & loved them. We will never forget that Dr. Hawkins made a special trip back to the hospital on his day off to take a picture with our precious little Sarah. That truly touched us & we will cherish that picture forever. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Much love, James & Staci Cheney Family
Denise Bagley
May 23, 2011
Dr.John Hawkins "saved the lives of countless children." One of them was our dear son Edward Bagley. We are saddened by the loss of this great Man. Thak you Dr.Hawkins, you will be missed. The Bagley's
May 23, 2011
I was a younger fraternity brother of John's. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed. Roy Messick (Leawood, KS)
Marianne Lowe
May 23, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are another one of the numerous families that Dr. Hawkins impacted for good. He repaired my sweet little boy's heart in 2008. We couldn't have asked for a better doctor. He truly worked miracles. He will be missed.
Angela Wood
May 23, 2011
Dr Hawkins performed surgery on two of our children. He was there the night our Zach died, and almost a year to the day later he was there to perform surgery on our little Emma who is now 8. We will always remember him as a humble doctor who truly cared about his little patients. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Thank you for the time he spent with our children.
Julie Haizlip
May 23, 2011
To the Hawkins family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. John helped to teach me when I was training in Pediatric Critical care at Primary Children's. I will always remember him not only as a fantastic surgeon and teacher but also as a generous and giving man who dedicated his life to improving the lives of others. It was truly a privilege to work with him.
Wendy Talbert
May 23, 2011
Dr Hawkins was an amazing man who performed 8 surgeries on my two sons. I remember meeting him after he had finished operating on my son Joseph and thinking he had the most remarkable hands. Dr Hawkins was kind and caring and made a difference in our lives and in the world around him. Our thoughts are with his family.
Nancy Reese
May 23, 2011
So very sorry to hear of the passing of this great man. Somehow is seems unfair that someone who saved the lives of so many, and yet his own life was so cut so short. Dr Hawkins was my grandson's doctor and successfully performed a heart transplant on him. I am sure we are just one of so many families who's lives he has touched and strengthened. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hawkin's family, The medical community, and certainly our own personal world, will be forever changed because of this great man.
Amy Moore
May 22, 2011
We are another one of the numerous families Dr. Hawkins impacted for good. He was the one that repaired our daughter's heart in in 1996, thus giving us the opportunity to enjoy her sweet presence in our family even to the present day. His was a life that touched so many for good. God bless.
Thank you Dr. Hawkins. Timothy Shumway
Jeffrey Shumway
May 22, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Hawkins family. It is hard to imagine someone having a greater impact for good than Dr. Hawkins. What is more noble than saving the lives of children? Dr. Hawkins operated on our son Timothy three times, the last one just a few months before his retirement from Primary Children's. We join our voice with the thousands of others who were touched by this masterful surgeon. We send our condolences to his family, even as we extend thanks to them for sharing their wonderful husband and father with so many of us.
With love. Jeff and Kathy Shumway and family
Emily Gourley
May 22, 2011
Dr Hawkins was the surgeon that also performed our son's open heart surgery, and he was also there when our son slipped from this world. His care, compassion, and knowledge is something we will never forget. He was there in some of the hardest and darkest moments. Less than a year later, he saved the life of our niece. He will never be forgotten, and I can imagine that many a heart angel was there to welcome him, and thank him for his selfless service. I would like to personally thank his family for the long hours and understanding as Dr Hawkins fought for our little ones. It means the world.
All of our gratitude,
The Gourleys
The Palm Family
May 22, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful family friend. We are so grateful to know the Hawkins family and to have known such a talented and compassionate man. You will be missed and know that you and your family will always remain in our thoughts and prayers. Love so much to all of you!
The Palm Family
Mike, Djinni & Isaac Yancey
May 22, 2011
Dear Hawkins Family,
We thank You for allowing Dr. Hawkins to save our sons life several times throughout his life. He truly has been a blessing in our life as well as many of our friends. We will never forget the sincere compassion, and attention to detail, that he showed to our son and in his profession. Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time as we grieve along with you. May you find peace and comfort knowing that heaven has a great treasure with him there and he is thankful to be free from physical pain and be with loved ones gone before him. We will always think of him as a hero in our family, and are grateful to have been influenced by him and believe he has left a legacy.
Megan Terry
May 22, 2011
Dear Hawkins family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. I did not know John as a surgeon, but I would agree that as a father he led a life of humility and devotion to his family. What a blessing he has been to so many lives! His perseverance and integrity were not only reflected in his actions but in those of his family. I have much respect for you all. I wish you peace during this difficult time.
Andrea Kontgis
May 22, 2011
Dear Hawkins Family,
You guys are the most amazing people I have ever met.
I met Dr. Hawkins once or twice and could just tell hope loving and helpful he is and was:) I know he will be dearly missed. I love you guys so much! Thanks for being such an amazing example to me through out the pass couple of years.
-Dre bob
Kathy Yerkes
May 22, 2011
I'm saddened to hear of Dr. Hawkins' passing. I'll forever be thankful for the life saving surgery he performed on my daughter. During our hospital stay, he was not only professional in his contact with my daughter and me, but showed that he cared for our situation, in a personal way. May God's peace be with your family during this difficult time and always. Kathy Yerkes (American Fork)
Pam, Andy, and Rhett Bird
May 22, 2011
Dr Hawkins saved my son along withe countless others. Things didn't go as planned with the valve he was repairing and he was frustrated with it. He kept saying "I'm such a perfectionist, and it just wouldn't cooperate with me, I'm so sorry." we just laughed because for us he had done fantastic by keeping our little stinker off of ECMO and only sending him to the ICU with his chest open. Over the next few days as things were a roller coaster my husband and I took to doing Mad Libs, and Dr Hawkins walked by when things were slow and said, I haven't seen one of those in a long time. So we convinced him to do one with us. I think by far it was the funniest Mad Lib I have ever done to date. We have it in our scrap book along with a picture of him and our little Rhett. Today Rhett is a tough little 5 yr old living with Down syndrome, and doing great with that pesky little leak that drove Dr Hawkins nuts 4 1/2 yrs ago. Rhett graduated from preschool on the 19th, and will be heading to kindergarten in the fall. Thank you Dr Hawkins, for giving my son the chance to be everything he was meant to be while he's here with us. We will always carry a piece of you with us forever in our hearts through our little boy.
Dawn Rowberry
May 22, 2011
We are one of the countless families that Dr. Hawkins has changed profoundly forever. He did open heart surgery twice within a 2 year span on our son, 17 years ago . Without his expertise and knowledge our son would not be here today. I remember on the 2nd post op visit to his office asking if I could give him a hug. I thanked him for saving our sons life and changing our familys life forever! We will never forget you! May god bless your family thru this difficult time the same way Dr Hawkins blessed our life so long ago. Love the Rowberrys, Kam, Jeff and Dawn
Brent Marrott
May 22, 2011
Jenny and family,
I am sorry for the great loss of John. I will remember our times at the Huntsman, good and bad. I will miss you and John.
Sincerely and with respect,
Brent V. Marrott
Joan Ward
May 22, 2011
Dear Hawkins family,
We too are so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Hawkins helped our family so many times. I had two chilren Wendy and Zak who were born with the same heart defect and he operated on them several times. I also had a niece Vienna who was born with a heart defect and he operated on her twice. Not only was he one of the greatest surgeons he was a very caring man. You knew he cared and worried about each of his patience as they had surgery and recovered. I remember him coming in finding out that my 8 year old was crying that she was missing halloween and had planned on being a nurse, so he rounded up her some scrubs and other things that would go with that, and made arrangements for her to be pushed around the intentive care (with all the bells) getting a little candy (which she couldn't eat) from each nurse. He always had the greatest concern for you as he explained each proceedure and you knew if your child could be fixed he would make it happen. I loved watching him come into the hospital making rounds on Sunday with his son in their Sunday dress and visit the patients. Going the extra mile as always, there were many calls of concern made during the night checking on patients. We are blessed to have known him and to have been served by him as well. Thanks to the family who sacrificed their time away from him so he could serve those of us in need. We love you Joan Ward (Zak and Wendy and Vienna)
Jennifer G.
May 22, 2011
Dr. Hawkins postponed a family vacation to operate on my baby--giving us 4 months with him we never would have had. I will be grateful to him and to his family forever. We sat and talked one day about the guitar--I loved seeing the picture of him playing. He was a wonderful man who made many personal sacrifices to serve others.
Sue Ann Akers
May 22, 2011
I am saddened to hear of the passing of John. I had the pleasure of working with John during his residency @LDSH. He worked with integrity and courage. Just simply put he was a fine man that left the world a better place than he found it.
Sara & Dane Raddon
May 22, 2011
Dr Hawkins truly was an amazing surgeon. His ability saved our little sister's life several times. For that we are forever grateful. Thank you so much Dr Hawkins! Deepest sympathies to his loved ones.- Katie Mathews' siblings.
The Stiles Family
May 22, 2011
I distinctly remember talking with John during the recruiting process for Annie and Sarah. He was excited about his girls fulfilling their dream of playing college soccer. But what I remember so well was that he was even more concerned that whatever they chose in life, that they find true happiness. Annie and Sarah, you already know this, but you were so lucky to have a Dad with that kind of perspective.
Obviously, he was a remarkable person, who passed on his passion for life to his family.
Please accept our most sincere condolences to your entire family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Chris, Shannon, Emily, Payton and Kylie Stiles
Susan
May 22, 2011
I'd like to extend my sympathies to your family. Dr. Hawkins operated on my daughter 3 times and took such great care of her! I'm sure you sacrificed time together so that he could help these sick children. He made the world a much better place for so many! Best wishes to all during this time.
May 22, 2011
Dr. Hawkins performed open heart surgery on my beautiful daughter Abby. Her surgery was not scheduled. She had gone into heart failure and it was an emergency. Abby was the last surgery of the day . It was late evening when Dr. Hawkins visited with my husband and I in the parent waiting room. ( We were the only people left in the room) After he told us how well she was doing my husband thanked him. It was obvious that it had been a long day for him and adding Abby to the schedule had lengthened it greatly. He looked up at us and with a very tender voice said, " She never would have made it through the night without surgery." I think my own heart stopped beating for a minute when he said that. I am truly grateful for his skill and talent and kindness. I am grateful for his family who sacrificed many hours and days away from him so he could save children. Thank you to all of you that supported him through his career. He will always be in my heart and mind and his handiwork upon the precious heart of my child.
Mike Carlton
May 22, 2011
I am saddened by the passing of this incredible talented surgeon. Being a father of a daughter who Dr. Hawkins operated on three separate times (each with perfect success), I am so grateful for his skill. I wish his family peace as they reflect on the great life of this talented man. He will always have a special place in the hearts of our family.
May 22, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a great surgeon! Dr Hawkins replaced my heart valve when I was 21 and 11 years later I am still doing great. I am so thankful for his wonderful gift as a surgeon, condolences to his family. I thank you-R.L.-Pocatello, Id
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