Boyd A. Hawks passed away peacefully at his home early Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 with loved ones around him.
Boyd was born in Moab, Utah on Dec. 23, 1935 to Thyrill Hawks and Leona Black. He married Sue (Casey) on Feb. 26, 1956. They had 35 wonderful years together before her death in 1991. He then married Percilla (Campbell) Stewart (widow of David Stewart) on Nov. 27, 1996.
Boyd loved the La Sal Mountains, hunting, fishing, dancing, and, most of all, being with family and friends. He loved people. He always had the best stories to tell and would often throw in a “true story, like I said” every few sentences.
He worked at Atlas for years in both the mines and as a large engine mechanic. He could fix pretty much anything if he had enough time. He had many, many jobs from the time he was quite young. He was taught to work as a boy and would often go with his dad and uncles to shear sheep or mine ore.
He was a “jack of all trades.” He worked for many years doing cement work with his father-in-law, Darrell Casey. Darrell often said, “He’s a bit late getting started, but he outworks every man there.”
He served for six years in the United States Air Force where he trained as a radio operator. While stationed in Japan, he was one of the first people in the world to hear the “Blip…Blip” of the USSR satellite Sputnik.
Boyd is survived by his children: Marcie (Kevin) Carter of Kaysville, UT; Tim Stewart, Teressa (Skeet) Lammert, Tammy (Bill) Jackson, Debi and Shelley Hawks, all of Moab. He is survived by 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Boyd is also survived by brothers Kay (Barbara) Hawks and Ralph (Marylin) Hawks; and sisters Gwen Grant, Merlene (Darrell) Dalton, Sharon (Jay) Woodruff, Kathy (Tony) Martineau, Carol (Tom) Sommerville. He is missed by Bob Hawks, his cousin who was more like a brother, and his 106-year old mother-in-law Lavada Casey; plus lots of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sue; his mother and father; brothers Raymond and Stanley; sister Gerry Sly; and two granddaughters, Katy Casey Carter and Chloe Nichole Sims.
Viewing is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Spanish Valley Mortuary with graveside services held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors.
A special thanks to hospice nurses, Margie and Mary, and his nurses Danniel and Christine Brant. Christine was more than a nurse, she’s a caring friend. Thanks also to his physical therapist, Matt; pulmonary specialist, Ray; and his VA doctor, Ranae Dunn.
You may send condolences to the family at www.SpanishValleyMortuary.com
Viewing is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Spanish Valley Mortuary with graveside services held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors.
You may send condolences to the family at SpanishValleyMortuary.com
