Sandra Lee HAWKINS

Sandy Hawkins, 82, of Salem, Oregon, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, surrounded by her immediate family.

The oldest daughter of Bill and Verna, Sandy was born and raised in the Willamette Valley, spending most of her life in the Salem area. She was a proud graduate of North Salem High School. In the late 1960's, Sandy met and married Walt, the love of her life. Their more than 57 years together is an inspiration for so many.

Professionally, Sandy worked in administrative support roles most of her career. Her organizational and computer skills were utilized by the Oregon DMV, Los Alamos Nuclear Lab, Salem First Church of the Nazarene and the Nazarene district office, and at Capital Manor. She also enjoyed several years putting her creative side to work as a florist, first with Jerry's Flowers and then Keizer Florist.

Sandy truly loved helping others and volunteered her time and talents in a number of ways. Those included PTA/Boosters at Swegle Elementary School and McKay High School, Salem Hospital, the Assistance League of Salem and two churches she called home, Salem First Church of the Nazarene and Salem Evangelical. She loved singing in the church choir, serving with women's and children's ministries, and even performed in the hospital auxiliary's High Fever Follies.

Sandy's Christian faith was strong and we rejoice that she has been called Home. The celebration she is enjoying with family and friends that preceded her brings us great joy.

Sandy is survived by her husband, Walt, daughters Denise (Rob), DeAnn (Paul), LeAnna, Stacy (Rich) and Shannon (Nate), grandchildren Karissa (Vance), Kailee (Austin), Damon, Alyssa, Catherine (Evan), Christina, Allison, Lauren (Cole), Olivia, Preston, Maylie, Maxwell, Elliot, Taysom, and Quinton, and great-grandchildren Crew, Case, Lola, Rowyn, and Reuben.

A drop-in reception celebrating Sandy will be held at Restlawn Funeral Home (201 Oak Grove Rd NW, Salem OR) on Friday, November 13, from 2:30-4:30pm.