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Joan Kidd Hawker

Joan Kidd Hawker

Feb. 9, 1935 - Oct. 27, 2023

Date of Service: Nov. 4, 2023

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BURLEY – Joan Kidd Hawker, an 88-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, in Idaho Falls.

Joan was born February 9, 1935, in Declo, Idaho, the tenth of 11 children born to Carson Gilbert and Nellie Louisa Florence Kidd. She spent all of her growing up years in Declo. She married Fred Hawker on May 24, 1952. They were blessed with five children: Claudia (James) Murdock of Idaho Falls, Ryan Hawker of Elba, Larry (Michelle) Hawker of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jeff (Rachel) Hawker of Burley, and Alan Hawker of Burley.

Joan grew up knowing how to work. She picked potatoes and later drove truck on the farm during harvest. Most of the kids in her family spent time in a truck growing up. Joan was a good mother and provider. She believed in canning and storing food. Joan was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as Primary president and worked in the Primary and various other callings for many years. They bought a ranch in Albion in 1971 as an addition to their farming operation in Burley. Joan became good at riding horses and helping work cattle. She and Fred started dancing in the 90s, and since that time they have danced many a mile. They began traveling to Arizona in the winters over 20 years ago and made many friends there.

Joan is survived by her husband, Fred; her children; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Gwen (Eldon) Searle of Burley; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Kidd of Declo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Lydia Woodbury, Anna Kidd, Rema Combs, Ruth Matthews, June McLean, Nila Schrenk, R Jay Kidd, Merla Stone, and Bonnie Richins.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Pella 1st Ward, located at 152 W. 400 S., of Burley, with Bishop Stephen H. Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Pella Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, November 3, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and at the church on Saturday, from 10 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/Efgv7Y6nC9M.

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From Jon Hawker:
I miss you, Grandma
From Casey and Madeline Knudsen family:
Fred, and family; so sad to hear Joan has passed. It has been a real treat to get to know you and Joan. We appreciate your friendship, have always admired you and Joan’s relationship. Madeline and I looked forward to our visits we will sincerely miss time spent swapping stories with you two up to the ranch. Joan was really a special person. We are all lucky to have met her.
From Gay Dawn Downs :
Joan was one of my favorite primary teachers who just made me feel loved! I’ll always be grateful for her example. My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family at this difficult time.
From Alice and Gordon Isaac:
Dear Friend Fred , our sincere condolences to your family . Life is a journey ,,and Love makes the trip worthwhile . It was our good fortune to have Joan share a small part of her journey with us these last years as we danced , shared laughs , and enjoyed mutual friends on our winter holidays . Her laugh was infectious , her kindness to others vivid and and you were obviously the " Love " of her life . Hugs and Blessings from your BC. friends ,, Alice & Gordon Isaac .
From LaMont and Colleen Carson:
Fred and family: You and JoAnn were soo fun in Arizona when we got to bug out and pan for hold! Lol. Those are and always will be sweet cherished memories. Prayers to you and your family that the Lord’s plan will comfort you and ease your soul. You are special in our eyes.
From Faye Holmes:
I am so sorry Fred for your loss. I loved Joan dearly. She was such a good friend. I so loved going visiting teaching with her. I Knew Joan almost my whole life growing up in Declo together and always looked up to her.
She was my mentor and I loved her dearly. Always so soft spoken and kind.
My heart goes out to you Claudia for your loss. It is so hard to loose your mom. Love you all.
From Rod Lake:
I have been so sad having learned of Joan’s passing. All of our kids moved pipe on Hawkers and I have rented spud ground for over 25 years. I consider both Fred and Joan friends. Joan was always so kind to me and we many great visits. She always was with Fred and helped him with whatever he was doing including taking care of the Pella cemetery. I will miss her.
From Al and Kathy Barrus:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Fred and the family. Joan was a very sweet and thoughtful lady who will be truly missed.
From Danny and Diana Sagin:
Dear Fred... we were heartbroken to hear of Joan's passing. You both were our dearest and funnest friends in Arizona. Our friends circle has been broken but we have many, many memories to cherish. She is free of her pain. And we are sure she and Ellie are sharing "angel time". We wish you God's strength in the days ahead. Hugs and blessings from Danny and Diana in Saskatchewan, Canada.
From Claretta Rittel:
Fred, Ryan, I was so saddened to read of Joans passing. I can't thank you enough for all of the fun we had in Bouse, and in Burley all of the card and Dominoes games we played .All the meals we had and the dances She will be missed so much If you get to St George stop and see us
From Heathet Jones:
I am ao sorry!!!! She will be missed!¡
From Lyle and Jennifer Sager:
Our sincere condolences to Fred and family. Joan was a true angel who touched the hearts of so many family members, friends and neighbors. She was ever valiant and enduring with the many health challenges in her life. I will forever cherish the special visits we had through the years. She will definitely be missed by all.

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