Pearl Hawkins

Pearl Marie Hawkins (ne: SWAYZE) was born in central Saskatchewan in 1939. The eldest of 7 kids, Pearl was early in life the caregiver and caretaker. Cleaning house, cooking meals and helping care for her siblings. In 1955 Pearl was married to Hubert Clifford Hawkins, the father of her three children: Elaine (Randy), Alan (Naomi) and Blaine (Janice). Pearl and Hubert lived in Saskatoon and eventually purchased land in the Belbutte area where they farmed until Hubert’s passing in 1975. Pearl then moved to Saskatoon where she met and married Albert (Bert) Joseph Koteles and went back to school where she successfully completed her LPN diploma. Her nursing career was predominantly in Saskatoon where she worked in several medical and care home facilities. Pearl and Bert eventually parted ways as they chose different paths. She remained in Saskatoon to continue her nursing and spent a great deal of time with her good friend and partner Garnett James (Jim) Maggs. In 2002 Pearl married Arie Breeschooten and the two of them moved to Meota where, while in her 70’s, Pearl took on the roles of town councillor, community hall volunteer and concession business owner. Pearl was known by many as an incredible cook and an unbelievable seamstress. If there was anyone who could make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, that would be Pearl! She was a knitter and zipper fixer-upper right up until her passing. She has made cowichan (siwash) sweaters, blue jean quilts and crocheted many a blanket used by babies, children and adults alike. Pearl had three children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her mother, Eugina Ellen Swayze; father, Lloyd Vincent Swayze and grandson, Derek Richard Hawkins. Pearl is loved by many and will be missed by all.

A remembrance social for family and friends will be held at the Meota Community Hall, Saturday, Aug 26th from 2pm-5pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations of remembrance in Pearl's name to the Do Drop In Senior Centre, Meota, Saskatchewan – Box 116 Meota, SK S0M 1X0. Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service – Vanessa Macnab Funeral Director.