Betty Arlene (Trowbridge) (Fox) Hawn

Betty Arlene (Trowbridge) Hawn, 83, of South Bend, IN passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Mishawaka, IN.  Betty was born on April 27, 1932 in South Bend to the late Forrest V., Sr. and Kathryn M. (VanScoyk) Fox.  On December 27, 1955, she married Ramon L. Hawn, who survives.

In addition to her husband of 59 years, Betty is survived by her son Robert “Mug” A. (Patty) Trowbridge of South Bend; grandchild, Alexis Trowbridge of South Bend; and sisters Kathy D. Barber of Edwardsburg, MI and Carole “Judy” A. LaCrone of Elkhart, IN; and many nieces and nephews.  Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard K. Trowbridge; her son, Richard “Pug” L. Trowbridge; and brothers, Harold “Andy” F. Wilkinson, Forrest “Buster” V. Fox, Jr., Donald L. Fox; brother-in-law, Frank LaCrone; and special friend, Nancy D. Collins.  

Betty was the St. Vincent’s “toy lady” for many years.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the First Brethren Church; 4909 S. Ironwood Drive, South Bend, IN.  Rev. Larry R. Baker will officiate.  Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to services at the church.  Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM.

Contributions in memory of Betty may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 520 Crescent Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617 and/or the Family Pet Health Center, 2621 W Mishawaka Ave, South Bend, IN 46615.   Online condolences may be made to the Hawn family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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