I met Dorothy in 1972 when she was camp hostess at Egypt Lake for the Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies.

I don't know what causes someone to have an instant connection with another person but Dorthy and I had that connection. A mutual love of the Canadian Rockies may have had something to do with it.

Dorothy was the camp hostess for the first three Skyline camps I attended. I would get up very early in the morning and bring a cup of coffee to Dorothy's tent. How can you not like having your first cup of coffee when you are still in your sleeping bag?

Dorothy "retired" from being camp hostess and later spent her summers at her cabin on Shuswap Lake. We kept in touch over the years with letters and an occasional phone call. We both contributed to keeping our postal services solvent.

In 2011 I stayed with Doug and Dorothy on a road trip to the Canadian Rockies. I hadn't seen Doug and Dorothy since 1974. Dorothy and I were talking and she said to me "it's like we picked up where we left off." She was right. You do not make many close connections like than in your lifetime.

Dorothy was a wonderful person and I treasure our 48 years of friendship.

Dick Cordone

We have so many fond memories of Dorothy and time spent with the Hawkes at Seymour Arm. Condolences from Curt & Bev Cain and family.

There are just so many stories to share of Doug and Dorothy. What a true treasure I had of having them in my life because of a very close and long friendship with the McCalla Clan. I've spent many a night as a younger child, listening to the laughter, as when they got together they reminisced, as well as created new stories. The bond between the Hawkes and McCalla's led to the siblings sharing time and making memories. From the oldest to the youngest, I am sure we all have a few treasure stories to tell. When I had my son, Evan, I remember going to Doug and Dorothy's home in Douglasdale. Evan was maybe 1 month old and it was right before Christmas We sat for hours! I listened to so many stories and drank tea- so much tea! and ate shortbread. It was one of those afternoons I will never forget! And who can forget " found a peanut" by the campfires at Gull Lake. And Dorothy's calendar! I will never forget seeing it on her fridge when we looked after her house one summer, and seeing all the birthdays and anniversaries and special moments on it. That calendar was one of the busiest calendars I have ever seen but she never missed a birthday, or special occasion. Dorothy was the perfect match for Doug and as I do Doug, I will miss her and her spirit and thoughtfulness. She gave willingly with no questions asked, she raised a brood of boys---they all turned out pretty good! and she was one of the dearest friends I have had in my life. My husband Tim has a line that he sometimes offers to those who are dear to our heart who have passed: " They say you can't take it with you. But I think they are wrong. I woke up this morning and something big was gone." with our love, Tim Jane and Evan Douglas

The Hawkes and the Yeats enjoyed many years of Dorothy and Doug, Doug being my dad's oldest friend. We spend summers at Gull lake with 10 boys in tents and skiing at Kimberley during annual teacher's convention with 8 boys, as the oldest were too

'cool' to come with the younger boys.

Rob Yeats

So many great memories! 2nd mom!

Honored she came to our wedding in Arizona & enjoyed visiting her each year we came to Calgary to visit our daughter.

Auntie Dorothy had a great life full of family, friends & adventures.

Love her & will miss her dearly, RIP

Grams travelled to Oman to visit with us when she was 80

She was absolutely in awe of the beautiful Mosques, and in typical grams style was so genuinely open to learn everything she could about Omans people n their culture. It was such a pleasure to show her Oman

Grams believed without a doubt her 5 boys were perfect in every way, even if they weren’t, she would never say otherwise!!

She loved her lists and putting the right amount of tinsel on the tree strand by strand,

and her signature saying “now doug...”

She never missed anyone’s birthday or anniversary, with a card and “Just a little something to spend on yourself” inside

It was her philosophy never to say a bad word about anyone

A Truly Gracious Lady

“Neither death nor disease can conquer love”

May the winds of heaven blow softly, n whisper in your ear, how much we love n Miss you n wish were here!!

Sheila x

Dear Hawkes Family

Dorothy was just an amazing lady who opened her heart and her home to so many. Karen and I being transplants from Eastern Canada in the early 80’s considered Dorothy our adopted Mom and to Chris and Greg adopted Grams. She welcomed our family into her life and we feel privileged to have spent so many May long weekends with Dorothy and Doug, Robert, Patricia and family at the cabin. I felt honored that Dorothy handed to me the responsibility of managing the daily bonfire and although I was not a scotch drinker I did enjoy numerous Gin and Tonics with Dorothy on her beach. Her memory for names and events was unmatched and you could always expect to receive a call on your birthday or your wedding anniversary. So many family memories. We will miss her dearly.

The Courtice Family

Bill, Karen, Chris and Greg

Our condolence to the family!

Dorothy was a warm lady and a great neighbour. We played cards with her & Doug as well as many visits! Know that your family will remember her with pride & love.

-Jan & Wayne Berg

Dear Hawkes family, I just learned of the death of Dorothy and wish to express our condolences and deep gratitude for her contributions to the Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies ... I looked up her history and she was amazing. My name is Robert Vanderzweerde and I'm the immediate Past President and Treasurer of the Skyline Hikers. Crag Hazle, another Past President, sent me her obituary. We'll write an article about Dorothy in an upcoming edition of the Skyliner, our newsletter, to share with the other members of the organization (yes, we're still going and 88 years young). Again, our sympathies to the entire family.

Dear Hawkes family,

Your amazing mother has been a very special person in our lives. We remember her wonderful welcoming smile and fabulous hospitality. She was truly the matriarch of Gilman Bay.

Rita Wittman and family