Doris Hawkey
1932 - 2018
Obituary
Doris J. Hawkey, 86, died Monday (April
23, 2018) at her Newton residence. She was born Jan. 11, 1932, in
Newton to David and Mathilda (Frey) Buller. On April 13, 1951, she
married Gene Hawkey in Newton and he survives.
Doris was a longtime active member of
Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in Newton. She was a member
of the piece makers quilting group at the church, in addition to
participating in many other ministries of Trinity Heights through the
years.
She was Chapter Administrator for the
Society of Decorative Tole Painters in Wichita prior to her
retirement. She enjoyed painting, especially landscape paintings, and
quilting. Doris had a love of shopping and browsing antique stores
for the next addition to her many varied collections she acquired
over the years. She especially enjoyed collecting P. Buckley Mass
Prints.
Doris' most important role in life was
that of loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She
greatly enjoyed spending time with her loving friends and loving
family.
She is survived by her husband, Gene of
the home; daughter, Shirley Thompson of Riverside, California; son,
Gary Hawkey of Newton; and brothers, Bob Buller and Jerry Buller,
both of Newton. Doris is also survived by six grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her
parents; and one grandson, Austin Hawkey.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Friday (April 27, 2018) at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church,
with Pastor Donna Voteau presiding. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m.
Thursday (April 26, 2018) at Petersen Funeral Home, with the family
receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A public graveside service will
precede the funeral at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Highland Cemetery in
rural Newton.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity
Heights United Methodist Church or Good Shepherd Hospice in care of
Petersen Funeral Home.
