Those who have gone to join

Heavens’ Motor Club

A Message from Heaven

When tomorrow starts without me,

And I'm not there to see;

If the sun should rise and find your eyes

All filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry

The way you did today,

While thinking of the many things,

We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,

As much as I love you,

And each time that you think of me,

I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me,

Please try to understand,

That an angel came and

called my name,

And took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready,

In heaven far above,

And that I'd have to leave behind

All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,

A tear fell from my eye,

For all my life, I'd always thought,

I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,

So much yet to do,

It seemed almost impossible,

That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,

The good ones and the bad,

I thought of all the love we shared,

And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,

Just even for a while,

I'd say good-bye and kiss you

And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,

That this could never be,

For emptiness and memories,

Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,

I might miss come tomorrow,

I thought of you, and when I did,

My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,

I felt so much at home.

When God looked down and

smiled at me,

From His great golden throne,

He said "This is eternity,

And all I've promised you."

Today for life on earth is past,

But here it starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,

But today will always last.

Barbara Murphy - April 20. 2000

Loyce LaPlace - September 6, 2001

Bernie Matasci - November 23, 1931 - October 27, 2001

Perry Hankins - November 3, 2001

Carol Raine - August 8, 1930 - November 4, 2001

Alexandrine Evelyn Granvois Peterson - Oct. 29, 1928 - March 18, 2002

Ted Duane Merrill - October 29, 1937 - April 4, 2002

Margaret Thompston Price - July 28, 1912 - June 25, 2002

Jay Paul Harvey - October 9, 1936 - July 30, 2002

Lynn Murphy Arraterg - March 19, 1942 - July 21, 2003

Pierre Arratag - January 17, 1933 - Sept. 14, 2003

Hal Buss - December 6, 2003

Donna Pankhard - March 28, 1932 - March 17, 2004

John Flaherty - October 20, 1930 - April 21, 2004

Jim Modawell - November 2004

Bart Sidell - November 9, 1936 - December 12, 2004

Clara Ranalli - December 12, 1919 - December 29, 2004

James Brown - 2006

Helen Criss - November 2006

Jerry Lowrey - December 26, 2006

Travis Davis - January 10, 1921 - April 20, 2007

Noami Hewitt 2007

Leon S, Miernik - January 13, 1926 - October 10, 2007

Simon Pepilascov - October 28, 2007

Ray Matasci - November 9, 2007

Richard Sheehe - November 3, 2007

Vern Hoy - November 2007

George Cioli - December 26, 2007

Leroy Criss - May 20, 2008

Don Mason - June 26, 2008

Gerrie Hunter - September 24, 1919 - August 12, 2008

Mike Cronin - February 4, 2009

Jack La Place - April 2009

Jack Downey - April 18, 2009

Lee Jewett - January 21, 2010

Eileen Hughes - February 6, 2010

Jack LaPlace - December 2010

Barbara Casement - September 2010

Jerry Hawkins - June 17, 2011

Jim Moir - 1915 - November, 2012

Andy Morency  - August, 19, 1926 - October 4, 2011

This page was last updated on: 22 May, 2012

WEBMASTER'S NOTE:  Because this web page is new, we are only posting those current members who have left us.  It would be difficult to gather all information beyond the past few months.  We mean this as no disrespect to those familes who have lost love ones in past years.

The HMC Club

is wounded when we lose our dear ones,

but we will enjoy the memories

We will keep the information posted for 6 months

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JERRY HAWKINS

June 17, 2011

JERRY HAWKINS, owner and founder of the Hawkins Motor Coach (HMC) was a manufacturer that produced HMC brand motorhomes from 1984 to 1996.  Over 1500 coaches were manufactured and most are still on the road today.  Jerry passed away on June 17, 2011.  This is our tribute….

We all know how special the HMC is and if it wasn’t for Jerry that part of history would never have existed.   The Hawkins philosophy of operation also extended to the production of these fine motor coaches.  They made no compromises in materials or construction.  By combining advanced technology with rigid quality control, they produced a truly superior motor coach that would provide us with years of travel enjoyment. 

More quality…  More features….  More value…. 

When you saw a Hawkins Motor Coach, you understood why you got more coach for your money! Getting more for your money wasn’t just a catch-phase at HMC.  When you purchased one of their luxury coaches, you not only owned a motorhome filled with quality standard features, but you also were getting the best value you can possibly find.

The people at Hawkins Motor Coach wanted you to experience a rare level of luxury travel seldom found in the marketplace during their years of operation.  They operated from a simple philosophy; “they put their customer's desires first”. 

Here is a quote from one of HMC’s early Brochures…..

"Hi, I'm Jerry Hawkins, President of Hawkins Motor Coach Inc.  In the fifteen years that I ran Brougham Industries Inc. we developed and produced thousands upon thousands of motorhomes and buses.  During those years I learned the true value of quality component materials along with maximum storage space.

Virtually all of the options on other coaches are standard on the HMC. The HMC was recognized for having one of the longest lists of standard features in the industry.  Why pay more ... when you can experience all of the options ... standard. "

Thanks Jerry for making it possible for all of us HMC owners to be here today reading what you had accomplished in the years you built our coaches.  You left a legacy of quality built coaches that are still in demand. Many wish they were still being made today and wonder how great they might have been by now.

You will be remembered as being ahead of your time and offering a product that withstood the sands of time.

It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of a great guy JIM MOIR Jim and his wife Marty are early HMC Club Members.  We've had so many great times with Jim and Marty and those memories are very much in our hearts. 

He was a President of the California HMC Chapter, but also a very busy guy along with Marty supporting many chapters and the Western Area of  FMCA. Their contributions to FMCA are too numerous to list, but you can be sure that he will be missed by a whole lot of people.  Marty is being well supported in a rest facility.  

Jim, known by some as “Jungle Jim” was a mere 96 when he died.  He was born in Scranton, Pa. in 1915.  He was a Navy Pilot in WW II and in Korea.  In the reserves he attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander.  He was regional manager for IBM and retired in 1973.  Jim volunteered his time with many worthy causes and service organizations including Rotary and Shriners.  Of course, he was an avid RV enthusiast as are we all.  Jim and Marty traveled all over the U.S. and at 94 took a cruise to Hawaii.  He called Southern California his home living in LaJolla and most recently, Carlsbad. 

Jim is survived by Marty his wife of 66 years, his two daughters, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or the charity of the donor's choice. 

JIM MOIR

1915 - November 2011

ANDREW DAVID MORENCY

August 19, 1926 - October 4, 2011

Andrew David Morency age 85 of Canyon Lake, CA. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born on

August 19, 1926 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.  He was the youngest of 12 children born to the late Henry and Rose Morency. 

Andy and his devoted wife of 66 years Mae loved to travel.  They were long-time members of the HMC Club and spent many miles in their motorhome traveling with family and friends.   Andy is survived by his wife, two daughters and son, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by another daughter. 

Our best wishes go out to Mae.  We will remember the wonderful times we all had together.

The family asks that you remember Andy with a donation in his name to:

HOPE HOSPICE

225 No. Michigan Ave

17th Floor

Chicago, Il 60601

Online condolences may be made to the family at:  www.miller-jones.com

JOHN TYLKA

April 7, 1930 - April 8, 2012

On Easter Sunday the HMC Club lost one of their beloved members.  JOHN TYLKA passed away . Our best wishes go out to his wife Merle.  We will remember the wonderful times we all had together.