Friday, November 3, 2017

Dawne Ward Hawkins

December 10, 1935 - November 3, 2017

Mrs. Dawne Ward Hawkins entered into rest on Friday, November 3, 2017 in Murrieta, California.

Born on Tuesday, December 10, 1935 to Cecil and Jennie Birchley in Saint Boniface, Manitoba, Canada, Dawne eventually moved with her family to Lompoc, California where she met the love of her life, Curtis.  On August 13, 1965 they married, and subsequently raised three sons.

It was especially important to Dawne to make her house a nice and lovely home to be in. She was a very loving wife and mother and believed you should always keep your brain active.  She loved to learn; keeping up with the latest medical information, history, and arts and crafts. She was an extremely talented ceramics artist and created many beautiful items including villages and a Nativity Scene that Curtis is especially proud of.  She was also a very talented seamstress. She enjoyed camping and many other ventures.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Curtis L. Hawkins of Lake Elsinore, Ca.  Sons, Ian of San Francisco, California; Jeffery (wife Laura) of Portland, Texas; and Lee (wife Karen) of Rancho Santa Margarita, California.  She also has three grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan and Tiffany that will keep her close in their memories.


A memorial service will be Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 1:00pm in the Inland Memorial Harford Chapel, 120 N. Buena Vista St., Hemet, California. Interment will be private at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, California