Gerlinde “Linda” H. Hawkins, age 85, passed away on September 6, 2024. She was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado for more than 50 years.
Gerlinde was born on November 7, 1938 to Franz Wilhelm Muller and Friederike Muller (Hof) in Bruchsal, Germany.
In 1960 she was swept off her feet by a young GI stationed in Germany, and following a whirlwind courtship, she married Emmanuel Hawkins in Pirmasens, Germany on 26 May 1961. They honeymooned in Paris, France and traveled the world together throughout their marriage.
Family was the most important thing in the world to her, and she was overjoyed to meet and hold her great-grandson, Tevin, before she passed. She was also fond of a game of Texas Hold ‘Em now and then.
She is survived by her sister, Hannelore Kreischer of Bruchsal, Germany; her children, Patricia and Patrick Hawkins; her grandchildren, Milani Hawkins Vigil and Uriah Hawkins Martinez; her great-grandson Tevin Kylie Washington, Jr., and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Emmanuel; parents Franz and Friederike; sisters: Christa, Elisabeth, and Mariette; and brothers Franz, Karl, Hans Dieter, and Egon.
A service will be held at 12:30 pm on September 23, 2024 at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, CO 80236. Arrival at 12:15 pm is requested.
Memorials in Gerlinde’s name may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children charity: https://donate.lovetotherescue.org.
“I love my children with all my heart. I’m going home to see my family and my husband.” – Gerlinde
– The family kindly request that no flowers be sent –
Earl Knox
19 Sep 2024My wife Tootsie , my Daughter and and I visited Linda and Unc when we first got married. She was a joy and my daughter who is 34 will never forget Linda and Unc and chasing the rabbits in their back yard 🙂
rest in peace !