Thomas Lee Hawkinson

Thomas was born to Floyd and Helen Hawkinson on September 24, 1947, in Pasco, WA. Tom passed away in Spokane on September 20, 2025, with his family surrounding him.

He was a graduate of N.C.H.S class of 1966 where he played varsity golf. In 1967, he joined the U.S Navy and proudly served on the USS BON HOMME RICHARD during the Vietnam Conflict. In 1968, Tom married Ginnie Cress and shared 56 years together. Their family started with Jeffrey and Jennifer, who idolized him.

Tom worked for the Union Pacific R.R for 24 ½ years and retired from Spokane transit as a supervisor after 13 years. He was an avid baseball and football fan. He especially loved to go on cruises and travel. He loved traveling to the Oregon Coast with Jeffrey, Jennifer, John and Ginny coming along.

Tom was brother to Robert and Norman Hawkinson (both deceased). He is survived by his wife, Ginnie; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Jennifer (Josh); grandchildren, John (Shalana), Ginny (Jacob), and Nathan; great grandchildren, River, Oakley, Ivy, Emma, Lyla, and Thomas (namesake). He also had many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.

Tom was a wonderful person who inspired a good life, and he was always positive and forgiving. His love was unconditional and an inspiration to us all. May you rest in peace our beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Tom will receive military honors at a memorial service held at 11:00 on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W Espanola Rd, Medical Lake, WA 99022.

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