Duran Barry Hawkinson was born May 17, 1960 to Duane and

Shirley (Klatt) Hawkinson in Tioga, North Dakota. He was raised

and educated in Tioga, and graduated from Tioga High School in

1979. He began his career working at Tioga Air Heaters where he

met his future wife, Karen Ramsdell.

On October 24, 1981 Duran and Karen were united in marriage

at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Tioga. The couple established

their home in Tioga. Duran later went to work for Wiedmer Broth-

ers Wells Service from 1981 until 1991. Later he worked several

years at D&L Paraffin Services, and then he went to work for Ven-

ture Oilfield Services where he drove hot oil truck. At the time of

his death he pumped wells for Petro-Hunt for the last 14 years. He

also removed trees stumps with "Stumpy" in his off time. Duran

was well-known throughout the area for his hard work, dedication,

and knowledge of the oilfield.

Duran was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, and the

Tioga Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years. He was also a mem-

ber of the National Wild Turkey Foundation, Prairie Pounders

Snowmobile Club.

He enjoyed teaching his granddaughter how to golf. He also en-

joyed hunting, fishing at Van Hook, he especially enjoyed snowmo-

biling at Cooke City, Montana, and watching the Wolla boys race.

Duran is survived by his wife, Karen of Tioga, ND; son, Kirk

(Sara) of New Town, ND and their daughter Leigha; son, Tyler of

Tioga, ND; daughter, Ellie of Tioga, ND; parents Duane and

Shirley Hawkinson of Killdeer, ND; brothers, Cary (Dawn) of

Parker, CO, Curtis (Deb) of Marysville, KS, Scott (Tracie) of

Council Bluffs, IA, Wayne (Teresa) of Dilworth, MN; sister, Diane

(Rick) Roney of Dilworth, MN; brothers-in-law, Prace (Pat) Rams-

dell of Surrey, ND, Dick (Pam) Ramsdell of Kenmare, ND, Gary

(Colette) Ramsdell of Minot, ND; nephews and nieces, Jaden,

Ashlyn, Lauren, Conner, Tanner, Taylor, Rhonda, Erica, Reagon,

Kristy, Carrie, Aaron, Sheila, Kim, Derek, Chandra, Kasey, and

Leslie.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and Father-in-

law, Floyd Ramsdell.

In Memory Of

Duran Hawkinson

May 17, 1960 ~ February 28, 2009

FOOTPRINTS

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him, and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of f ootprints. He also n oticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it. “LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.”

The LORD replied, “My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.” Author Unknown

In Memory Of Duran Hawkinson

Date And Place of Birth May 17, 1960

Tioga, North Dakota

Date And Place of Death February 28, 2009

Rural Tioga, North Dakota

Funeral Service 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 5, 2009

Tioga High School

Clergy Father Sebastian Gregory

Pastor Rodger Olson

Greeters Doug DeMoe John Schmill James Dobrovolny Darren Gohrick

Musicians Brenda Kutter Josh Huseby

Casketbearers Rick Wolla Chuck Stewart Jerry Imsland David Davidson Scott Vejtasa Danny McGinnity

Honorary Casket Bearers Tioga Fire Department & EMT’s Tioga High School Class of 1979

Interment United Cemetery

Tioga, North Dakota

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