Beverly Hawkinson Obituary
The family announces the passing of Beverly Hawkinson of Apache Junction, Arizona on June 13, 2026. Beverly, born on November 17, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Leppanen and Jennie Leppanen. She is survived by: her former husband Richard Whisler; her siblings, Ron Leppanen (Rita) of Knoxville, TN and Shirley Carlson (Edward) of St. Paul, MN; and her stepchildren, Terrie Johnson (Frank) of Kansas, Julia Rockwell (Lynn) of Manitowoc, WI, Leonard Hawkinson of Kelly Lake, MN, Vernard Hawkinson (Cindy) of Warba, MN, Cheryl Hawkinson of Fall Creek, WI and Charlene Lokken of Hibbing, MN.. She is also survived by 6 Nephews and 1 niece.
Bev moved to Omaha and worked at The Boys Town Foundation for 2 years as a secretary.
