Jane Hawkins:
CLASS OF 1962
Lew Wallace High SchoolClass of 1962
Gary, IN
Jane's Story
Life does take us in unexpected directions. I went off to Northwestern University, but would marry in 1963. I had five children, 4 boys and one girl. The eldest boy died in 1983 and this was certainly a life changing event for a mother. I had completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology in the 1970's, and I would experience God's call into ministry in the 1980's. It took a while for me to respond, this was not my idea, but I would eventually graduate from seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. I have been an interim minister in 3 churches and I was solo pastor of the First Baptist Church of Park Ridge, IL....Expand for more
Now, I am serving in hospital chaplaincy which is a special privilege as I am present with the dying. Though I grew up at 43rd Avenue Presbyterian Church, God brought me into the Baptist fold where I became one of the few ordained preaching females. It's been quite a journey. As I have heard many a story over the years from others of unhappy times in their youth, I think of the blessing of growing up in Gary and the wonderful foundation provided by family, friends, neighbors, church, and Lew Wallace School. Probably, you reading this will know that you were a part, and I am so glad. May God bless you. Jane
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