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1951
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2016
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Douglas Hawbaker Obituary
Doug was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 13, 1951. He resided in Polk City, Iowa and attended school at North Polk School. At the age of 16, his family moved to Tampa, Florida where Douglas would graduate from Leto High School and then join and serve in the United States Navy, where he served a tour in the Vietnam War. When he returned he met his wife, Sharon, in 1972.
Doug and Sharon married in January of 1974. They became parents to two daughters, Jodie Michelle and Julie Denae. Doug moved his family to Conway, Arkansas in 1991, for a job as a machinist at Union Pacific Railroad. He retired from the railroad at the age of 60. His favorite memories were always of his daughters and later on it was truly his grandchildren.
He will be missed by all who loved him. Especially by his wife of 43 years, Sharon.
He is survived by his, wife, Sharon; two daughters, Jodie Tipton and Julie McSpadden; his mother, JoAnn Hawbaker of Denver, Colorado; two brothers, Dan Hawbaker of Denver, Colorado, David Hawbaker of Des Moines, Iowa; six grandchildren, Kyler Jace Tipton, age 20, Lathan Kade Tipton, age 17, Alex Rylan Tipton age 16, Aaryn Gage Tipton, age 13, Emma Drue McSpadden, age 11, Ethan Douglas Hawbaker, age 18; plus many wonderful nieces and nephews across the United States.
Memorial service will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Fellowship Bible Church in Conway, Arkansas.
Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway
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September 21, 2016
doug was a friend of mine from little creek va. my name is burt,and my thoughts and prayers go to his family
Johnny Burk
July 27, 2016
I worked with Doug for over 20 years. Sorry his life after the railroad was short lived. There is a bond at the railroad as if we lost a family member. He was rough on the outside but a good man underneath. He will be missed and he won't be forgotten. Prayers for his family.
Linda Waytenick
July 26, 2016
Sharon, Mike and I are so saddened to hear of Doug's passing, we enjoyed seeing you at the lake and Mike enjoyed his visits. Prayers for you the girls and entire family
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