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Emerald Dawes Obituary
Emerald E. Dawes, 86, of Granite City, Ill., born Aug. 15, 1922, in Venice, Ill., died at 8:08 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Dawes was the owner and operator of Bellemore Barber Shop with over 60 years as a barber.
The United States veteran proudly served his country with the Navy-Air Corp during World War II and was the recipient of the Purple Heart medal.
His life of service in politics to the Granite City area began in the early 1940's. He has through the years as a precinct committeeman, constable, alderman, city inspector and until last year served on the Madison County Board of Appeals. His service and dedication to his community went beyond politics to sponsor the many baseball and football teams for many years, organizing the Nameoki Little League, starting the Granite City Booster Club and served as the high school mascot for many years. He was instrumental in building the press box at the athletic fields and was inducted in 1996 into the Granite City Sports Hall of Fame. For many years he was in charge of the Volunteer Pallbearer Program of Granite City and had over 5000 hours of volunteering cutting hair for patients at Gateway Regional Medical Center, area nursing homes and the homebound. The love and dedication he had for Granite City will live on in the numerous lives he had touched through the many facets of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard Leo and Narcie, nee Howard, Dawes; a son, Robert Eugene Dawes; two sons-in-law, James Vierling and Donald Lee; two sisters, Opal Voss and Pearl Dildine: and a brother, Jasper Dawes.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 64 years, Irene, nee Lindsay, Dawes whom he married on March 10, 1945, in Granite City, Ill.; two daughters, Ruth Lee of Pleasant Grove, Utah and Brenda Vierling of Granite City; a son, Larry Dawes of Granite City; daughter-in-law, Patricia Dawes of Granite City; eight grandchildren, Jackie Lindhart, Jason Lee, Christopher Lee, Nicholas Lee, Brian O'Dell, Richard Dawes, Tim Dawes and Cassandra Dawes; 10 great-grandchildren; and other extended family and friends.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice and may be accepted at the funeral home.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2009, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Irwin Chapel, Granite City, Ill., with Reverend A.E. Cope and Reverend Rich Cope officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon, Ill.
IRWIN CHAPEL,
Granite City, Ill.
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Patrick Nesbit
July 2, 2009
To the Dawes Family,
My sincerest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Emerald was an unsung hero to many. He used to cut my dad's hair when he was in the nursing home. I have known your family all of my life and I must say that Granite City has lost a true gentleman! God bless and keep all of you.
Maribeth Cocckrum
July 1, 2009
I have so many fond memories of all the vacations and holidays we spent together. Remember our annual March celebrations at Noah's Ark?? God bless you through this difficult time but we all know God will ease your pain and bless you.
Maribeth Cockrum
Niece
June 29, 2009
I didn't know your Dad but wish I had. He seems to have been everything anyone should be. Your family can be very proud.
Karen L. Johnson (Springville, UT)
June 28, 2009
Irene and Family,
We were out of town at the time of Emerald's passing and felt so badly that we did not get home until late Friday evening. We stopped in early Saturday morning, but missed the family. We send our sincere sympathy to you all. Our friendship goes back many, many years. We hate losing old friends. They seem to be the best.
Most Sincerely,
Babe and Sue Champion
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Mike/Charlotte Nesbit
June 26, 2009
Dear Mrs. Dawes,
Mike and I want to send our sympathies to you and your family. Emerald was a terrific guy. My husband worked with your son, Bob, at the fire department. Your daughter, Ruth, and I graduated high school together and your daughter-in-law, Pat, was one of the young girls who hung around Rosie Calvin and our group of friend. God bless and keep you all in his care. The city has lost a good friend.
Rich Schardan
June 26, 2009
Emerald sponsored the Spengler-Dawes softball team around 1962. My Dad, Earl, managed the team and my brother Steve played. I was the batboy. Then he would cut my Dad's hair when Dad spent some months in the hospital. Dad really appreciated the service and his friendship. I am sorry for your loss but he will not be forgotten by our family. You are in our prayers.
Adam Krock
June 26, 2009
Dear Irene, and Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss,and the pain you are feeling..I will always remeber his smile,and the love that came from him..He was a real man who gave respect,and was respected in return...Adam Krock
Cliff Wilson
June 25, 2009
Irene, words alone can not express the sorrow I feel for your loss.Emerald was one of the nicest gentlemen I got to know while volunteering. He really is going to be missed. Our prayer go out to you and your family. Thank you for allowing me to have such a wonderful friend.
Linda Tate
June 25, 2009
We will always remember all the great times as kids growing up and the times you came to see Mom and Dad. They loved their travels with you. Uncle Emerald is now with Mom,Dad and Quinton---what a celebration! We are so sad we cannot be with you but are prayers and love are forever with you.
Love, Rob and Linda Tate (neice)
Broomfield Colorado
June 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Pat, Rich, Tim please know that God loves you and is your comfort at this time.
Ray and Christy Long
Shirley Thompson
June 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Emerald knew so many people. thru his barber business, and then thru politics. He always had a smile and a pleasant memory to share. He will be missed.
Rachel Ripley
June 24, 2009
I am so sorry for the loss. He was the sweetest man I've ever spoken with. I haven't seen him in years after I moved away from Son-Life but I do remember his smile and how nice and gentle he was. Heaven is lucky to have a man like him.
Helene Konneman(Cassi's aunt)
June 24, 2009
I am so sorry about the loss of your loved one. I hadn't seen him in years but it's apparent that he was alot of things to many people and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Helene Konneman(Cassi's aunt)
June 24, 2009
I am so sorry about the loss of your loved one. I hadn't seen him in years but it's apparent that he was alot of things to many people and will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Julie Jones
June 24, 2009
Cassie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. I know how much you loved him.
cassandra dawes
June 23, 2009
I luv you grandpa, Anna is with gma, we r all here for her. we love and already miss you, at least u were heading to do what u do best... help others and volunteer your time.... many kisses, and glad u loved the fathers day cake i made.....c u n heaven....
Sharon (Waggoner)Parks
June 23, 2009
Mr. Dawes was a very special person. I would see him walk early in the morning. A long time Alderman and I remember when he had his own barber shop. My prayers are with his family at this time.
Mary Havron-Moeller
June 23, 2009
Emerald was one in a million. My husband worked with him for many years at Bellemore Barber Shop. He was a good friend and my thoughts and prayers go out to Irene and family.
Misty Collins
June 23, 2009
I didnt know Mr Dawes but my heart and prayers go out to his family and friends.
God bless.
Ron/Christi Clark
June 23, 2009
Emerald will be missed by many. He was the barber at the hospital for many who could not get to the barber at the time. He was a good neighbor and friend. Irene and family will be remembered in our prayers.
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