David Hawkins

David Edward Hawkins, 86, passed away on February 19, 2025, at Settlers Park Assisted Living. He was born on January 12, 1939, in Nyssa, Oregon, to Ernest Oliver Hawkins and Cora Elizabeth Thomsen.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM at the Elkhorn Baptist Church, with Pastor Tim Fisher officiating.

David proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for 10 years reaching the rank of sergeant. He went on to dedicate 15 years of his life to law enforcement as a police officer with the Baker City Police Department - a role he was immensely proud of. Following his service in the police force, David became a truck driver, a career he embraced for 28 years before retiring in 2007.

In 1961, David married Wanda Jean Boyd, and together they had two sons, Steven and David “Scott” Hawkins. Though their marriage ended in 1989, David found love again and remarried in 1997 to Phyllis Hansen, with whom he shared many happy years until her passing in 2016.

David had a passion for life and enjoyed fishing, bowling, riding motorcycles and snowmobiles, camping, and most importantly, spending time at his beloved cabin in Bourne, Oregon.

David is survived by his sons, Steven and David “Scott” Hawkins; his brother, Carl Hawkins; his sister, Esther Ray; 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Cora Hawkins; his beloved wife, Phyllis Hawkins; and his nephew, Kevin Hawkins.

Memorial contributions may be made to Elkhorn Baptist Church Building Fund through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel at 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.