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Dawn Brownell-Dimmick Obituary

Dawn Brownell-Dimmick Battle Creek Dawn Brownell-Dimmick, 47, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008. She was born in Battle Creek on August 26, 1960 the daughter of William Brownell and Janet (Anthony) Spaulding and graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1978. Dawn is survived by her seven children whom she loved so much, Joseph William Brownell, Bradley Adam Brownell, Fawn Marie (Charles Harris) Brownell, Nicholas Pierson (Kayla Marks) Brownell, Jennifer Marie Dimmick, Noah Michael Dimmick and Raiannah Marie Brownell; her companion, Howard McDonald; her granddaughter, Vanessa Harris; her mom, Janet Spaulding; her father, William (Susan) Brownell; 2 brothers, William (Randy) Brownell and Arthur (Tracy) Spaulding; a sister, Sharyn (Rick) Cole; and several nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, they will receive friends 5:00 8:00 p.m., today at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Richland Chapel, 9170 East D. Ave., Richland. Funeral services to celebrate Dawn's life will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hickory Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Aug. 15, 2008.

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Sharyn Cole

August 26, 2008

Today is Dawn's birthday. I am going to try really hard to rejoice for her life that she lived. But I'm going to miss her something fierce. HAPPY BIRHTDAY SIS!!!!!! LOVE YA!
AUGUST 26, 1960

Nancy Richardson (Peter)

August 23, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Dawn. She was one of my best friends in high school and I hate that we lost touch with each other. My condolences go out to all of her family.

Judy Fox (Barnum)

August 20, 2008

Jannet and Arthur I'm sorry to hear about Dawn. I remember her when she got on the bus to and from Gull Lake school,and had seen her at the Fire Depaetment dinners at the Hickory Corners MI when they had them. I one thing I do remember is that she got on the bus ready to go home Mr. Pixley had ask her what she had done to her hair,and she had got to close to the burner on the stove with her hair. I also remember my Mother had Baby sit her childern when she was at work,one I enjoy the most is Faith when I brave her hair for my Mom.
Dawn was a very nice person,and a hard worker.
My prayers and my thoughts to the family.

K Bodell

August 19, 2008

Sorry for your loss. Dawn was a great lady.

Jackie, Walt, Ross & Rachael Redmond

August 19, 2008

Dear Sharyn, Rick and kids:

Our whole family is so sorry for the loss of your sister and Aunt. You are very much in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Rachael and Ross as well as us send you our deepest sympathy and concern. May the memory of her and good times comfort you in the future. We are so very sorry.

KAYLA MARKS

August 19, 2008

SHE WAS IN MY LIFE FOR A SHORT TIME BUT LEFT HER MARK SHE ALL WAYS WELCOME ME WITH OPEN ARMYS

WE WILL MISS YOU VARY MUCH
LOVE YOU MOM

Dawn's kids

August 18, 2008

from all Dawn's kids we thank you all
for all the help at this time we will all miss her vary much

WE LOVE YOU MOM
FROM ALL HER KID'S

Tina Balch

August 16, 2008

Nick, You are in our prayers and thoughts. We are all very sorry to hear about your mom. We are here if you need any thing. With all of our love.
Tina,Duane,Sarah,DJ and Shane

JULIE WARNER

August 16, 2008

NICK I AM SO SORRY IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO ,
I AM HERE FOR YOU
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
JULIE

Kerrie

August 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Brenda Sutfin

August 15, 2008

Nick, You are in my prayers and thoughts. I am so sorry I will always be here for you Day and Night. You have a special place in my heart. with all my love Brenda

Stephen Cantrell

August 15, 2008

I agree with Debbie, We were a tight group at the VA. Our boss always tried to split us up. Dawn had this way of making people like her. You could not help but find her adorable. She gave me a wonderful son who is so important to me. Dawn, you told me to take care of him and I have. You would be proud of how the kids are pulling together over this. We love you and will miss you so very much.

Rusty & Sheila White

August 15, 2008

We are all very sorry to hear about Dawn. We know she will be missed very much. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Diane Russell

August 15, 2008

I am so sorry for you loss.
I went to school with Dawn
at Gull Lake. She was a very
nice person. My heart goe's
out to her family.
God Bless and be with you

Nancy Alton

August 15, 2008

Janet , I am sorry to hear about Dawn. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deborah Hall

August 15, 2008

Dawn became one of my closest friends during her VA career and for years thereafter. We spent many years and tears together sharing our stories. You never found Dawn without a smile on her face no matter what her own situation was at the time there was always the smile. Don't ever forget the laugh - hers was one of a kind.

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