Julie Anne Hawkins-Mahler
Julie Anne Hawkins-Mahler, age 54, passed away December 4th, 2011 at the UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica in California.
Julie was born in Escondido, CA on June 27th, 1957 to William and Mary Carver Hawkins. Julie grew up in Vista, CA where she attended grade school through high school and graduated with honors. In 1975, Julie was one of the first women to attend the union heavy equipment operator apprenticeship program. After her apprenticeship, she was running heavy equipment and specialized in grade checking. She shot grade for the highway between Fort Keogh and Miles City and on the Baker and Broadus highways. After her time shooting grade, Julie started dredging the pier in Oceanside, CA. It was during this time Julie found her love for fabric and started working for Yardage Town Fabric. In 1985, her son John was born and in 1988, Curtis was born and in 1992, Julie moved to Montana with her sons and she found work in construction and at Dairy Queen. Julie later worked at Wal-Mart, starting there from the grand opening. After a few years there, she left to work on the Baker highway package only to return to Wal-Mart where she became the Department Manager for fabric.
Julie loved camping, fishing, being outside, spending time with her dogs, family, and friends, and visiting California. Julie is survived by her dad, William (Lee) Hawkins, Wayne Eddy (the love of her life), her children: John (Kylee) Monicer and Curtis (Heather) Mahler, Roger Eddy, Ronnie Goldberg, and Angela Eddy; sisters: Laurie (Daniel) Harrison, Janet Hawkins, Lynda Kerrnish, Peggy West; brother John (Vicki) Hawkins, an aunt, Olivia Christinson and her niece and angel Erin Roberts. Julie is preceded in death by her mother Mary Hawkins and her beloved dogs Lacy and Spike, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Miles City. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that donations be made to the family for a memorial bench in Julies honor to be placed at Spotted Eagle.
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Stephanie (Mooney) Irish says
The Heavens have gained a beautiful angel. Julie you will be truly missed. Never fogotten
Carrie Beach says
Gonna miss you lady! You are an incredible person…how wonderful that your body is healthy again. Kids, you have an incredible mother who touched so many people’s lives. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Burl Mulkey says
I will miss you Jilie
Tracey says
Julie you touched more lives than you will ever know! Prayers are being sent to your family to ease their pain. Fly with the angels beautiful lady!
Brandi says
Julie,
you will be forever missed go r.i.p now… love and miss you.
Veronica Lynn Means says
Jon, Kylie and the rest of the family I am very sorry to hear of your moms passing. I didn’t know her well but what I did know was that she was a caring & compassionate person. Larissa knew her better. She was always so happy and up beat. I know that she is in better hands now and not suffering. God Bless you all and you all are in my prayers.
Donna Taylosr says
I am so sorry
April Thompson says
Rest in peace my friend. Your smile and outlook on life burned away the clouds. I remember your bare feet and your ability to make us all feel loved. I will clap in the clapping circle for you.
Tracy Schwarzkopf says
Julie,
So sorry to hear of your passing. You are now with your baby Lacey that you were so concerned about.Together you will wait for the rest of your family as angels that guide them. You will be truly be missed. Forever in my prayers.
Mark Winkley says
Julie was such a nice person I knew her for several years. She could always put a smile on your face when ever she saw you. If she knew you she went out of her way to visit with you.You will be missed by all…
Tressa says
Julie was a generous, thoughtful, caring and loving person. I am truly blessed to have gotten to know her. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her. She is pain-free looking down on us all from heaven.
Samuel Pearson says
I am sorry to hear about your loss Julie was such a sweet and caring person to be around. I greatly enjoyed working with her.
Marci Fandrich says
I am so sorry to hear of Julie’s passing. She was a very thoughful and caring person. She will be truly missed in the Miles City community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and especially with John and Curtis.
Cynthia says
I came to know Julie when I was merchandising at walmart. Julie was always happy and smiling. I remember the day she got diagnosed, she was still positive. She had such a beautiful spirit, she was a sweet, brave woman who faced the world head on. My heart is so sad. Praying for the family.
James L. Arneson says
I am sorry to hear of the loss of such a great Lady. Here smile was always the brightest thing in any room. May God be with you now and always.
John Jackson says
I am so sorry. Everytime “Elvis” gives out a scarf, I will think of you.
whitney smith says
julie, i didn’t know you well myself but i am employed at emi, so i know your son, Ronnie. i know with your passing his heart was broken. he had so many wonderful memories of you that he shared with us. but he now knows that you are no longer in pain and that you are his guardian angel. r.i.p julie.
Ken Minow says
My condolences to John and Curtis.Your Mom was definitely a great person that will be missed by many.
Ken Minow
Haley Kempken says
Julie was a WONDERFUL person to work with, and to get to know. She had a wonderful smile and a great laugh. Julie will really be missed.
Olivia Christian says
I miss you already Julie, Love Aunt Olivia
John Hawkins says
I love you Sister, You’ll be in my heart always.UHOy