In Remembrance Of
Lowell Wayne “Bemo” Hawkins
CHANGE OF LOCATION: SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT THE GOWER CHRISTIAN CHURCH AFC BUILDING
Lowell Wayne “Bemo” Hawkins, 83, of Gower, MO passed away May 22, 2016.
He was born on June 15, 1932 to William Jewel and Olga Ruth (Walkup) Hawkins in Gower, MO where he grew up and graduated from Gower High School. Bemo then served his country in the US Army during at Koren War and was in the Army Reserve for 15 years.
On October 19, 1975 he was united in marriage to Pauline Gail Pasco. After their marriage they lived in rural Gower where they farmed and made their home.
Bemo was Gower’s largest water hauler. He was the founder and original Beaver Club member where he was currently serving as President. Bemo also served on several area cemetery boards including the Allen Cemetery Board where he served for over 40 years. He was the most honest, ornery old man you would ever meet and would do anything to get a laugh. Bemo had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone.
He was preceded in death by his mother Olga Hawkins; father Jewel Hawkins; step-mother Doris Hawkins; brother Ray Hawkins; sister Helen Hessemyer; and nephews Bob and Gary Hessemyer.
Bemo is survived by his wife Pauline Hawkins; son Gary Hawkins; daughter Karen Stafford and husband Joe; grandchildren Phillip, Andrew, Zac, April, Kari Jo, and Chris; great-grandchildren Joey and Shianne; nieces and nephews Donna Justus and husband Jerry, Linda Poage and husband Larry and Larry Hessemyer and wife Liz; other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Service: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday May 25th with visitation following until 8:30 p.m. all at GOWER CHRISTIAN CHURCH AFC BUILDING
Private Family Burial: Allen Cemetery Gower
Donations may be made to the Gower Cemetery Association.
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Bill Tate & family
My condolences go out to the friends and family of Bemo. He was a good man. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say no matter where you seen him at. Bemo you will be greatly missed. RIP Bemo.
Beth (Clark) Jameson
Prayers for all of Bemo's family. Bemo will be remembered as a big part of the Gower community. He always had a smile and stories to share. I know he is up in heaven sharing his stories now with my dad and many other friends that have gone before him.
Amy (Harris) Doepke
My heartfelt sympathy in the passing of Bemo. Truly a pleasant memory of Gower.
Jeremy Musser
​Prayers to the Hawkins Family. Bemo was an example to all. A great man!!
Pam Bernard
Bemo was a great man! He always brightened my day when he came in to Katie’s pub! He came in to swap stories with all of his cronies…my favorite story was everytime the viagra commercial came on. He always told me if he had 1 that lasted more than 4 hours he would walk to town to show everyone and it would be time for a parade!!! RIP Bemo!! Prayers to his family.
Cheryl Cline Fulk
I am very sorry for the loss your family is feeling at this time. Bemo is a great man and will be deeply missed. My prayers are with you.
Kim Deason
To the family and many friends of Bemo, rest assured that the world was a more bearable place with him around. I will always remember his sharp wit, keen sense of humor, and giant heart. R.I.P. Bemo.
Joe and lori rodriquez
One of the first people we met when moving to gower. He welcomed us with open arms and became a dear dear friend of ours. Taco joe was many a subject of the Beaver News and we loved every minute of it. We will carry all the wonderful funny memories of this unique, one of a kind man. ..Bemo.
Allen and Shirley Stafford
So sorry for you all's lose. Prayers for comfort and strength.
Esther Brown
Our heart felt sympathy in the passing of Lowell May God wrap the family in the comfort of his loving arms and heal your heavy hearts. May your tears and sorrow be granted Gods speed to become joy, smiles and fond memories of Lowell. Robert (Bob) Brown is the youngest son of Pauline Hawkins Brown (Jewells sister) and Ovid Brown. Lowell , Ray and Helen were among my Dads favorite cousins. Dad was best friends with his cousins Lowell and Ray, he thought the world of them and loved them dearly. Dad made sure to stop by and visit with them on every trip he made to MO from TX.. We don't visit MO much so I haven't seen Lowell since I was a teenager, but I do have pleasant memories of him. Our condolences on your loss from the Bob Brown Family…Bobby, Carol, Mark and Esther.
Tonya Frazee
I’m sorry for your loss…he was a great man!
Curtis Auxier
You will be missed by family, friends and the community. You were a fixture of this community for many years.
Donna Whittaker
There will never be another Bemo. Deepest condolences to all his family. I would say may he rest in peace, but I am sure he is enjoying teasing all his friends in heaven.
Nina Dowell &family
So sorry for your loss