George E. Hawver, 82, of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Angola.
The funeral service will be held Friday, May 27, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at the Coldwater First Baptist Church with Pastor David Pierce officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard.
Visitation will be held, prior to the service, beginning at 9:30 AM at The First Baptist Church.
Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
George was born March 4, 1940 in Coldwater, MI to George & Edith (King) Hawver. He served in the Army National Guard and married the love of his life for 59 years, Joyce A. Rarick on September 1, 1963 in Reading.
Mr. Hawver owned and operated Hawver Construction for over 30 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church where he was instrumental in the building of the addition to the church. George served on many church boards, including the Elder Board, and helped with maintaining the buildings and the grounds.
George also helped with building projects for Habitat for Humanity. He was a skilled woodworker and enjoyed cutting wood, camping, traveling, hunting and fishing. He volunteered with Cub Scouts and enjoyed attending 50’s dances. George was very proud of his 1937 GMC paneled truck, taking it to many car shows.
Above all, his greatest joy came from his family and the time they spent together.
George is survived by his wife Joyce; his children Dennis (Leigh Ann) Hawver of Grand Haven, Trenna (Darrel) Goings of Coldwater, Tim (Shelley) Hawver of Coldwater; his grandchildren Niccole Stump, Mason (Rachel) Hawver, Michael D’Water, Morgan (Kyle) Hnatiuk, Jillian Hawver, Claire Hawver and great grandchildren Kollion Peterson and Jordan Colliyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Delores Weaver.
Memorials may be directed to the Branch Area Food Pantry.
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