Dalton Eli Hawkins

Dalton Eli Hawkins

Dalton Eli Hawkins, 18, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on April 24th, 2009 in Lawrence, Kansas.  Dalton was born on August 13th, 1990, in Shawnee, Kansas, the beloved son of Shawn and Rhonda Hawkins.

 

A 2008 Graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest, Dalton was currently enrolled as an honors student at the University of Kansas, majoring in pre-pharmacy. He was recently named to the dean’s list and was a member of the Mount Oread Scholars. Dalton lived in Ellsworth residence hall and was a member of Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity.

 

Dalton brought energy with him just by entering a room. He’ll be remembered as the one with the biggest grin, the one always up for having fun. He was soft-spoken and funny, collecting friends wherever he went. He was a competitive bowler, enjoyed working outdoors, grew up playing sports and video games, dirt biking, and was an avid cyclist with his father, Shawn. He was a member of Crossroads Church in Shawnee. His sister Makenzie summed Dalton up as “a true role model.”

 

Dalton is survived by his parents, Shawn and Rhonda Hawkins of Shawnee; grandparents Don and Arlene Teel of Shawnee, Roy and Karen Snook of Hoker, Oklahoma, and Kathleen Hawkins of Johnston, Iowa. He is survived by his sister Makenzie of the home, sister Misty Burnett of Panama City, Florida, niece Ashley and nephew Aaron of Panama City. In addition he will be missed by a large extended family and a vast number of friends from his hometown and college communities. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Louis Vincent Hawkins.  A smiling soul, both unforgettable and irreplaceable.

 

A Memorial Fund has been established and the family request donations to Commerce Bank.  

 

Visitation and Funeral Services

 

Visitation will be held Monday, April 27th, 6-8 pm, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Services will be held Tuesday, April 28th, 2009, 10 am, at Crossroads Christian Church in Shawnee, with the burial in Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens.

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Posted by Obituaries on April 25, 2009     31 Comments

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  1. The Parsons Family on April 26th, 2009 8:07 pm

    Dear Hawkins,
    We are so sorry for your loss! Dalton was a wonderful young man with a great future ahead of him. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. You all are in our thoughts and prayers! Dalton will be greatly missed by everyone!

  2. The Borel Family on April 26th, 2009 8:45 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.

  3. Steve & Karla Hauser on April 26th, 2009 10:23 pm

    Shawn & Rhonda: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family both now and in the difficult days ahead. It’s so hard to find the words to say that might help you find comfort because that doesn’t even seem possible right now. We pray that God’s love and strength surrounds you and help you find peace you need to see you through.

    Love,
    Steve & Karla Hauser and family

  4. Denise, Ron and Adam Lewis on April 27th, 2009 6:30 am

    Dear Shawn, Rhonda and Makenzie,

    Words simply can’t express the sorrow we feel for Dalton and for your entire family. As parents, we can only imagine what you must be going through, and even then, I know it doesn’t even come close to the reality of it. Dalton was such a wonderful young man, and we truly enjoyed watching him and Adam grow up at Park Lanes. It was so special to see Dalton again when the boys began bowling on their high school teams, seeing how they had both grown into such fine young men. I always enjoyed those Saturday mornings spent hanging out with you and cheering the kids on. Dalton was always such a nice, respectful person, and I know he’ll be missed by so many. I know he’ll always be your baby boy, and I’ll continue to pray for God to grant you the strength and courage you need to get through this. Please let me know if there’s anything at all we can do for you. “May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NIV

    Your friends,
    Denise, Ron and Adam Lewis

  5. The Sease Family representing PVT Dylon Sease on April 27th, 2009 7:56 am

    To The hawkins Family,
    With heavy hearts and deepest sympathy we morn the loss of your son Dalton. Dylon has been away in Georgia for Army training and yesterday was sent out for a week with his class without communication. He wants your family and the rest of Daltons friends to know that he would be here if he could to show his respect and love and admiration to him along side his many friends. It pains him to be away but will certainly hold a private commemorance in his heart until he comes home.
    We wish you all the strength the Lord has to heal you today and the days ahead.
    Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

    Gods love and peace be with you

  6. The Goebel Family on April 27th, 2009 8:17 am

    Words cannot express the sadness we feel at this time. Dalton will always be remembered as a wonderful person with an infectious smile, and he will be greatly missed! The entire Hawkins family is in our thoughts and prayers.

    Bryan, Kelly and Loryn Goebel

  7. Ann Morton on April 27th, 2009 8:18 am

    Shawn, Rhonda and Makenzie -our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

    Ann, Dave, Jack and Grace Roeder

  8. Lori Meyer on April 27th, 2009 8:45 am

    Shawn, Rhonda and Makenzie,
    I will pray for you to find peace during these difficult time.
    I am so very sorry for your loss,
    Lori Meyer

  9. Carol Politsch and Collin Eubanks on April 27th, 2009 9:08 am

    Dear Hawkins Family,

    We are so sorry, and cannot imagine the depth of your loss and heartache. May it give you some comfort to know that many friends will be lifting you ALL up with thoughts and prayers for a long time to come. May peace be with you during this most difficult time.
    Carol and Collin

  10. Marsha and Ross Rametta on April 27th, 2009 9:20 am

    Ross and I wanted to tell you how sorry we are to hear the news of Dalton’s death. We can’t imagine the sense of loss you both must be feeling at this time and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. It sounds like he was an amazing son, admired and loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by many friends and family.

  11. Darin Paoli on April 27th, 2009 9:40 am

    You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

  12. Jack and Carolyn Riddle on April 27th, 2009 10:00 am

    Dear Shawn and Rhonda,

    We are so sorry to learn of Dalton’s passing. Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you and your family.

    Sincerely,

    Jack and Carolyn

  13. Julia Lednicky on April 27th, 2009 10:25 am

    Dear Rhonda, Shawn, and Makenzie,
    I am so incredibly sorry to hear about Dalton. I cannot imagine anything worse ever happening. I cannot imagine the pain of knowing he is gone. I pray that you will draw closer to each other and that God’s peace will be with you and comfort you during this time.
    Please call me anytime if there is ever anything I can do. Philip sends this houghts and prayers as well.
    God bless,
    Julia Lednicky

  14. Dan & Bridget Manning on April 27th, 2009 10:30 am

    Dear Shawn and Rhonda,

    We are deeply saddened and our hearts ache for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  15. Mary Kay Manning on April 27th, 2009 10:36 am

    Dear Shawn and Rhonda:

    My heart aches for your loss. Take confort in having your respective mothers and siblings there to support you at this difficult time.

  16. Cheryl McCreery on April 27th, 2009 1:47 pm

    Shawn, Rhonda and Makenzie:

    We’re deeply saddened by the loss of Dalton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

    Cheryl and Shelby McCreery

  17. Warren Sparks on April 27th, 2009 2:23 pm

    Shawn and Family,

    This is too hard. I pray we’ll see our loved ones again one day.

    Please let me know if I can assist somehow.

    All our love and condolences,

    Warren Sparks and Family

  18. Caleb Rogers on April 27th, 2009 5:48 pm

    My prayers go out to the Hawkins Family. May God comfort you at this time of sorrow and loss.

  19. Trisha Prossick on April 27th, 2009 7:15 pm

    Shawn, Rhonda, and Makenzie,

    We are so sorry for your loss. We cannot even imagine what you are going through. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers, and if you need anything, please let us know.

    Trisha Prossick and Jeremy Daniel

  20. Beata Foreman on April 27th, 2009 7:43 pm

    Dear Hawkins Family,
    We are so sorry. Words cannot express our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
    The Foreman Family

  21. Lisa Donovan on April 28th, 2009 7:45 am

    We are so sorry for your loss of Dalton. Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

    Lisa & Krystal Donovan

  22. Scott Hogard on April 28th, 2009 8:42 am

    Shawn , Rhonda and Makenzie, I am very sorry for your loss. Scott Hogard

  23. Jay R. Wren on April 28th, 2009 11:13 am

    Dear Dalton’s family,

    There is nothing harder to bear than the loss of a child. I truly understand your pain and, when you’re ready, welcome a phone call.

    I’m sure Jason is being himself and greeting Dalton and seeing if he wants to go do something fun. I think they would have had a good time together.

    I’m so sorry for your loss and, truely in every sense of the words, feel your pain.

    May God touch you with his peace and He understands your anger. It’s just not right to lose someone so young. The Columbine tragedy was recognized this year and it was more touching than ever before. At least we saw our son’s graduate from high school. This is just a terribly crewl world and we need to make a difference with the time we have left.

    May the peace of God’s love be with you. We will see our boys again!

    -Jay, Jason’s dad

  24. Terry and Margie Salo on April 28th, 2009 1:09 pm

    Dear Shawn and Rhonda,

    We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for God’s grace and comfort in this most difficult time.

    The Salo Family

  25. The Goldner Family on April 28th, 2009 2:58 pm

    Shawn, Rhonda, & Mackenzie,

    We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family at this most difficult time. As friends of Tim & Diana, our hearts were sad to hear of your lose. Although we didn’t know you or Dalton personally, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to do so.

    May God give you the strength to endure your loss.

    Mark & Julie Goldner

  26. Tim Willcockson on April 29th, 2009 9:12 am

    Shawn

    I am so sorry for your loss and pray that God will sustain you and your family as you process your grief. Please know that there are many former Johnston schoolmates thinking of you.

    Tim Willcockson

  27. Bill, Sandy, Billy and Michala Bonfield on April 29th, 2009 1:32 pm

    We are so sorry for your sudden loss and our prayers and thoughts are with you. Dalton touched a lot of people and will be with them always.

  28. The Burge Family on April 29th, 2009 9:06 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss! No words can express our
    deepest sympathy for your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers like so many others. Find strength and comfort in each other and cherish the memories that you have.
    God Bless,
    Carl, Shelly, Jordan, and Madison Burge

  29. Jack and Bobbi Stow on April 30th, 2009 5:40 am

    We are so sorry for you loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

  30. Gigi, Lonnie and Jessi Howard on May 4th, 2009 1:47 pm

    We all send our sincerest sympathies.
    I hope that today is easier than yesterday, and that tomorrow is easier than today. You are in our thoughts every day.

  31. Brad Fogo on August 12th, 2009 9:04 am

    Shawn, Rhonda & Makenzie,
    I know that August 13th, Dalton’s birthday, will be a difficult time for you all. We’re continuing to pray for you and ask God to bless you with His comfort and peace.
    God bless,
    Brad & Pam Fogo

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