Joan F. Hawk

Ewing — Joan Frances Hawk, 82, of Ewing, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 at Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in O'Neill.

Visitation was held Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing with a wake service.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 at the church in Ewing.

Burial was in the St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Ewing.

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater was in charge of the arrangements.

Joan was born on March 7, 1942 in rural Ewing to Kenneth and Frances Barlow. She grew up in the Ewing/Inman area and graduated from Inman High School in 1959. 

After graduating, Joan moved to Omaha and attended business school and began working at World Insurance.  

On Nov. 18, 1961, Joan married Leonard Hawk at St. Peter's Catholic Church.  This family was blessed with two children Michele and Michael.  

Once her children graduated from high school, Joan's interest and energy poured into creating her crafts.  Inspired by their life on Cache Creek, her business quickly took off and led to over 15 years of weekend shows and lasting friendships. Joan had a lifelong love of beautiful flowerbeds and a yard with no boundaries - known to wear out a Snapper every year.  

     Her grandkids cherish time spent camping, special projects in her craft room, being chased by the water hose and hunting eggs every Easter.  Joan's love of organizing and planning a trip, whether near or far, resulted in many memorable adventures for her and Leonard. 

     Joan is survived by her husband Leonard Hawk of Ewing; one daughter Sheli (Tony) Steskal of Clearwater; one son Michael (Theresa) Hawk of Ewing; eight grandchildren Christina (Alonso) Ortega, Mary (Dave) Shields, Megan (Shane) Hansen, Laura (Kahle) Mowry, Cassidy (Brad) Jedlicka, Sarah (Jake) Ernest, Andrew (Marie) Steskal and Kathryn Hawk (fiance' Ethan Roberts); one sister Vera (Lonnie) Eacker of Ewing; two brothers Garry (Lorie) Barlow of Ewing and Larry (Lynne) Barlow  of O'Neill; one sister-in-law Pauline Barlow of Ewing; and one brother-in-law Don (Marge) Hawk of Omaha. 

     She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Frances Barlow; parents-in-law Frank and Mary Hawk; four siblings Donna (Lee) Lyons, Kenneth Barlow, Thomas Barlow and Jack (Lavonne) Barlow; and one brother-in-law Leo Hawk. 

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.snidermemo rial.com.