Marolyn J. Hawkins

Marolyn J. Hawkins, 85, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2014 from complications of Alzheimer’s. She was surrounded by her husband, Eric of 61 years, and family and friends throughout her illness and final days.

Born in Seattle on May 12, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm E. Nelson, Marolyn remained a Seattle area resident her entire life. She attended the University of Washington and graduated with a degree in Art History. After college she worked in the film industry and married her college sweetheart Eric K. Hawkins. They made Mercer Island their home and raised their family there. She worked in retail for most of her professional career and donated thousands of hours to philanthropic work. She loved her family and people in general and is remembered as a spirited, kind-hearted soul who brought joy to any room.

Memorial on Saturday, November 15th, 11:00am at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island.