Obituary of David Craig Hawkins

David Craig Hawkins passed away peacefully on September 2, 2015, lovingly surrounded by his family. He was 46 years of age. David is predeceased by his father, John (Jack) Hawkins. He is survived by his wife Karene (Susey); his son Jack and daughter Grace; his mother Yvonne; siblings Mark (Marcy), Wade (Pam), Wanda (John) Spooner and Dale (Cindy); parents-in-law, Edward and Edna Vanderburg; sister-in-law, Shelley; nieces and nephews, Travis, Cole (Rebecca), Bailey, Jordan, Mikaela, Carly, Ryan, Courtney, Justin, Kylie and Matthew as well as many aunts, uncles and friends. David grew up in Estevan, Saskatchewan where he graduated from Estevan Comprehensive School in 1987. He later achieved a BA (1992) & BEd (1998) at the University of Regina. Before becoming a teacher, David worked with adults with special needs. In 1992, David met his loving wife, Karene while working in Ituna, Saskatchewan. They later married in Regina in 1997. David started his teaching career in Yellow Grass in 1998 and transferred to Milestone in 2000 where he served as an educator and vice-principal. David made significant contributions to the Milestone School and the community including starting a high school and elementary school football program. David loved his students. This is apparent by the many testimonials found on social media. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed the outdoors, history and spending time with his family. David was a loving and caring father who was very proud of his children. In the last year, he amazingly completed his Master’s Degree in Education while he battled his illness. David will be truly missed by many. A public viewing and visitation will take place at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina, SK, on Monday, September 7, 2015 from 3 - 5 p.m. A Celebration of David’s Life will be held at Holy Family Parish, 1021 McCarthy Boulevard North, Regina, SK, on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. At David’s request, mourners are invited to wear their favorite team jersey to the services. In lieu of flowers, please donate to either the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada or the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic.