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Dennis Hawley Obituary
Aug 7,1941-Jan 26, 2019
Dennis Perry Hawley, loving husband and father of two, passed away on January 26, 2019 surrounded by family and close friends.Dennis was born on August 7, 1941 in Los Angeles to Perry and Peggy (Martin) Hawley. He loved to tell stories about his first jobs working at his family's paint company and stevedoring at a lumber yard, and those experiences set the stage for a long and successful business career. He was graduated from Stanford University and received his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He founded and served as CEO and President of several Bay Area businesses, including Beacon Street Kitchen and Medidox Corporation.
Dennis was a lifelong learner and an avid reader. He loved summers in Geyserville, politics, good food, his parrots and his pugs. His keen self-awareness and intellectual rigor was matched only by his compassion and insight into the struggles of others. His generosity of spirit was undeniable and infectious, and his seriousness about his work was ever matched with his incisive sense of humor.
A devoted family man, he is survived by his wife, Lisa, his sons, Nick and Jordan, and his sister, Diana (Stan) Thomas. A service in his memory will be held in the Chapel of Grace at Grace Cathedral at 2:00 on Saturday, February 16.
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Steve Howder
January 30, 2025
I have such fond memories providing a home for Toni and Dani, and working with you and Dennis. Just thinking about what Nick and Jordan are doing now as adults.
Kimberly Blanck
February 7, 2022
How wonderful to have known Dennis, a great friend. And what a blessing he did not have to suffer during the pandemic.
Francesca Frankie Clement
August 1, 2019
I knew Dennis initially through his friend Jim Kirchhoffer. I attended some enneagram workshops of his. He also came into the barbershop for haircuts.
He was such a kind man, so generous with his time and interest in others. I love how sharp he was, how insightful.
I just found out today that he passed. The world is a less enlightened place without him.
Our furbabies - Lucy, Abby & Woody
Karen Dionne
July 13, 2019
Hello Lisa, This is Karen Dionne. I was googling you guys to let you know about Barbara Stockton passing away recently when I sadly found Dennis's obituary. How truly sorry we are to hear this painful news. I've let Sheri/Gino, Linda Steffan, Diane Allen and Kim/Ken all know about Dennis' passing. I didn't know he was so accomplished. I cannot even imagine how difficult it's been. Please let us know where you are living now and how to reach you. I miss you guys and think of you often. Sending loads of love and hugs to you and all of your family.
Karen & Bill
February 15, 2019
He was my sponsor for 3 years. I fondly remember a pug on his lap as we spoke. I owe him a debt of gratitude for his guidance. God bless you Dennis.
Dr. James Watson
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