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Frances Marie Bohen (nee Darcy) was born on February 1, 1928 in Jackson Heights, New York. She was one of three children born to Thomas Darcy and Hazel Ward. Frances attended Cathedral High School in New York City and upon graduation entered the Sisters of Charity of Mount St. Vincent on Feb. 1, 1947, and took the name of Sister Joan Marie. Frances got her B.A. form the College of Mount St. Vincent and her Masters in Social Work form Fordham University. She taught for many years in schools in the New York City area. In the 1960s Frances moved to the New York Foundling Hospital where she worked as a social worker with unwed mothers, abused children and adoptions. After leaving the convent in 1969, Frances moved to California where she eventually headed the Drug Treatment Program for Ventura County. In that capacity she oversaw the outpatient counseling center, the drug education and prevention program for parents and schools, the Methadone Clinic, and a residential home for women. Frances married Evan Bohen in 1972. During their 28 years of marriage, Frances and Evan traveled extensively in their trailer throughout the United States and Canada. When they retired they relocated to Sun Lakes. While in Banning, Frances began volunteering at Precious Blood Elementary School as a social worker/counselor. Frances also volunteered at San Gorgonio Hospital for several years and was a Eucharistic Minister for the sick. Frances also volunteered with the Small Faith Community at San Gorgonio Church now St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church. She left her mark on the numerous children, their families and the many co-workers and staff whom she supervised. Frances was predeceased by her husband Evan and her brother, Curtis Darcy. She also leaves her beloved caregivers Lou and Nadine Wilson of Banning and her friends Anne O'Conner of Florida and Rose Mare de la Torre of Calimesa, and her many friends in the community. Buddy Hawkins September 12, 2017 will be a day that will be remembered forever by the family of Buddy Hawkins. He passed on that day suddenly and sadly. He left behind his wife of 62 years, Evelyn; two daughters, Kelli Hawkins Foudy, and April Dawn. Five grandchildren, Desori Mann, Cassandra Jensen, Taylor Dawn, Shae Foudy, and Cole Foudy; and seven great-grandchildren: Cheyenne and Dakota Ryan, Lennon, Preston, and Brooks Mann, and Georgia and Ian Jensen. Buddy was born on February 17, 1933 in Madisonville, Kentucky to Helen and Radford Hawkins. His family moved to Bisbee, Arizona in the 1930s, and on to Long Beach, CA in 1941. The next location, Compton, is where he finished school, went to college, and met his wife, Evelyn, who was a neighbor. Many of his favorite memories were from his time spent in the Air Force. He loved flying and serving his country, particularly his time spent in Germany. These were treasured memories in his final years. He could recall so many good times. When April was born, the small family moved to Downey, Paramount, and Los Alamitos, where the second child Kelli was born. Buddy was a perpetual student and spent 27 years earning various degrees and certificates. He was an engineer on the Saturn and Apollo Programs while working at North American. He was awarded a small piece of the re-entry capsule, and had an opportunity to meet many of the astronauts. He had a general contractors license and ran Hawkins Construction Company for many years. He worked for Pacific Western Builders as a salesman, and became vice-president of the company. He had a real estate license and an insurance license. He was involved in each city he lived in. He was a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, President of the Art League, and organist for the Elks Club in the city of Paramount. He was chosen "Man Of The Year" in Los Alamitos and he served as the President of the American Builders and Contractors Assoc. In Banning, he was a Planning Commissioner, and an inspector for the State of California Contractors and Licensing Board. His artwork was a true joy, and he enjoyed turning out oils, watercolors, acrylics and pen and ink creations during his last 50 years. He was an Art League member each year that he lived in Sun Lakes. He moved here in 1996, but spent time in Sun Lakes from its inception. 68 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | NOVEMBER 2017 | Friends we will miss We want to remember your loved ones in the "Friends We Will Miss" section, above, but we need your help. Please be sure to get us the information about their passing. Turn in any obituaries to the Main Clubhouse reception desk or send them electronically to SunLakesNews@ yahoo.com.

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