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Dale Hawkinson Obituary

Hawkinson, Dale C. Of Shafer, MN Age 56 Passed away on October 6th, following a battle with cancer. He was born on June 26th, 1951 and grew up on and continued to run the farm his ancestors settled when they emigrated from Sweden in 1869. He was baptized and confirmed at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church. On June 24th, 1989, he married Carol Olson of Amery, WI, and three beautiful daughters were born. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Alice, and his uncle Philip. He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Johanna, Erin, and Diane. Funeral Services 11 AM Thursday, Oct. 11th at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church, Center City, MN. Visitation 5-8 PM Wed. Oct. 10th at Grandstrand Funeral Home, Lindstrom,MN 651-257-4000. Burial at Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 7, 2007.

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Helen Fehler

October 12, 2007

Dear Carol and Girls,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I feel it has been a priveledge to know and talk with Dale and all of you over the past several years. You are a very special family and may the Lord carry you through this difficult time.

Sue Gillis

October 9, 2007

Dear Carol and Girls,
My thoughts and PRAYERS are with you. Dale is a great man and I pray the memories will, bring many smiles to you in the coming days. Hugs,
Sue Kruschke Gillis

October 9, 2007

Carol,
I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. Please know that you are in my prayers as you grieve, yet celebrate the wonderful 18 years you were blessed with together. God will continue to protect you all, and has welcomed Dale with his loving and merciful arms. My deepest sympathies to you and your girls,
Bobbi Piasecki (Corey and Lynn's aunt)

Eugene and Ginger Olson

October 8, 2007

To Carol and girls. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you take comfort in the love of our Lord and Savior who has taken on all of our sins so that we and Dale can dwell with Him eternally.

Alden Kruschke

October 8, 2007

Carol and Girls,I know that Dale is being showen around Heaven by some very special angels (parents & grandparents). They are only a prayer away at all times.

beth Lundgren

October 7, 2007

Carol, Johanna, Erin, and Diane.
Sorry about your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Know that he is at peace and no longer in pain. Beth, Sarah and William Lundgren

Robyn Preisler

October 7, 2007

Dear Carol and girls,
I'am so sorry for your loss. Dale
fought a tough battle and he had a wonderful family to help him on his journey to heaven. You are in my prayers. Robyn at OMC

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