About Donald Bruce Hawkes
Don Hawkes, 75, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 12, 2025. There to greet him were his parents, Keith and Barbara, his brother Rob, and a slew of cats. He left behind his loving wife of 52 years, Dorinne, his children Jennifer Huseman (Andy), Sarah Foor (Todd), Isaac Hawkes (Shayna), and Natalie Ortal (Ray), grandchildren Kelton and Kannon, sister Debbie Overton (Timothy), and sister-in-law Nancy Hawkes.
Don married Dorinne in November 1972. During the next 12 years they had four children born in Arizona and Utah. In 1977 Don studied to be a civil engineer and culminated his career with being the Water Utilities Manager at the City of Tempe. He retired in 2013 after 23 years with the City.
During the years that they were married and raising their family Don was always an advocate for doing fun things. Don’s motto was “The Family that Plays Together Stays Together.” Some of the fun things were boating, hiking, Lake Powell’ing, traveling, geocaching, caving, RVing, cruising, and many adventures were enjoyed with family and/or good friends. In addition, Don could never pass up a good prank. Many memories have been made. Don was full of fun, optimism, and cheer. Don could fix or rehab anything. He built a house in Fruit Heights, he renovated his Arizona home, and he installed solar on his RV and boat. For relaxation, he completed difficult crossword puzzles, sat in the sun, and enjoyed nature.
His fun laugh, humor and cheerfulness was much loved and will be missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of life is planned for Saturday January 18, 2025, from 2pm to 6pm at the Hawkes home.
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com . Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.