Iris Arline Hawkins Obituary (1927 - 2014)

Iris Arline Hawkins Of Mason, MI and formerly of Eaton Rapids passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the age of 87. She was born on May 1, 1927 to Calvin and Arvilla (Disbrow) Troutner in Brookfield Township, MI. Iris spent her adult life as a homemaker and great caregiver to her family. She loved to spend her time playing cards, Tetris, and bingo. Iris is preceded in death by her parents, Husband, Gale; daughter-in-law Joan Hawkins; and 21 siblings. Surviving are her daughters, Bertha Sweezy, Shirley (Richard) Santana; sons, Dave (Betty) Hawkins, Dale Hawkins; special niece, Shelva Jean (Bob) Wilson; 14 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; sisters, Donna Howe, Gladys Moore; brothers, Leon Troutner, Lefe (Jessie) Troutner, Richard Troutner; sister-in-law, Loraine Troutner; and numerous nieces, and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 25, 2014 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the funeral home.