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Dawn Whipple Obituary
Dawn Whipple, died Wednesday, at home after a long battle with breast cancer. Dawn was 49 and had the disease for eight years, although she never let it slow her down.
She was an occupational therapist and worked in the school systems with PREP, and the last few years she worked for the Albemarle Therapy Center in Charlottesville.
She is deeply missed by her colleagues and clients for her amazing dedication, spirit, and results.
Dawn is also deeply missed by her surviving family. Her four sisters, April, Melody, Tara and Twila; and the nieces and nephews in those families; plus her parents, Frank and Wanda Poleski. She is dearly missed by her husband, Don.
In her spiritual life she was involved deeply with Salem United Methodist Church in Fluvanna County, where she was actively engaged in their youth programs. She also loved to go to Christ Community Church in Charlottesville for their inspiring services and engaged with some of them in a home Bible study group.The home group has been unbelievably supportive during her illness and passing.
Dawn wished to be cremated and Sheridan Funeral Home is handling those arrangements. No funeral or services are planned, but if you want to have a little silence, reading, or hymn, that would be great. If you want to express your condolences, we ask that you give to your favorite helping organization. The hospice services are so important for those who choose to go that way.
Dawn touched so many people's lives in so many ways. It's impossible to express how much she will be missed.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Angela & Uvaldo Lopez
November 17, 2010
Our hearts go out to Dawn's husband and family. She worked with our son at ATC for the past year and was amazing with him. She was so proud of him in their last session. He truly misses her, as do we. I wish we had gotten to know her better, but knowing she is with her Lord gives us peace.
Blessings.
Mary Johnson
November 17, 2010
I just heard of Dawn's passing and with to send you all my heartfelt sympathies. She was a wonderful person and I remember her from riding the school bus many years ago. Dawn was always thinking of other and had a heart bigger than the ocean. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. And her memory will live on forever in the hearts of all those who knew and loved her.
Mary Bell Johnson, Troy, Virginia
Katherine
November 16, 2010
Dawn had an amazing gift for relating with special needs children. My son loved his therapy sessions with "Miss Dawn" every week for the past four years. She will be deeply missed by him, as well as me.
portia walker
November 15, 2010
You will be missed Dawn. I know you are truly worshiping at the throne of Jesus, your love. Your will was not that you would be healed necessarily but that God would be glorified. He is, and you will continue to minister to those left behind as your seeds are many. God promised that His Word would not return to Him void. Bless you family. I know this is a loss that will never be replaced. May Dawn's God comfort you. Portia Walker friend and CCC member
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Meghan Huffman
November 15, 2010
I miss dawn wanted to eat pizza with her again I help her go light sad now I love her
Wanda Breeden
November 15, 2010
I loved being in Church worshiping God with Dawn. Wanda Breeden ( Bybees Road Bapsist Church)
CW
November 14, 2010
Dawn was a wonderfully strong person. Her faith was incredibly strong. Our corner of the world will miss her, but heaven will rejoice to have someone like her joining them.
Ruth Martin
November 14, 2010
May peace and love surround Dawn's family and friends and allow them to continue in the knowledge that she loves and watches over all of you.
Tanya Loving
November 14, 2010
im so sorry to hear about Dawn. she was very sweet and kind. i remember her taking me and Twila to movies and the pool. Twila if u read this please give me a call. or if anyone knows how to get in touch with her. thank you (434)981-2475
Sandra Beazley
November 14, 2010
Dawn was a kind, giving person. She visited our home several times over the summer with her youth group to help me with yard work. She visited with my son, who recently became a quadriplegic, to brighten his day. Her bright face and uplifting words will be missed by all.
Susan Kary
November 14, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of Dawn's passing. As high school students, we were very close friends, but we had not been in touch for a very long time. Dawn's infectious smile and positive attitude have always been an inspiration to me. My thoughts and prayers go out to her husband, Don, her parents, her sisters and her entended family and friends. She will definately be missed by all who knew her. May you eventually take comfort in the fact that she is no longer in pain and she is worshipping her Lord and Saviour.
D. D.
November 14, 2010
I met Dawn about 30 years ago. I had not seen her in some time--but I always considered her such a grounded individual--something I really admired about her. My thoughts are with her family.
Jackie Faris Zeeff
November 14, 2010
I am deeply saddened to her of Dawn's passing. We were best friends in high school and she was one of the best people I have ever known. Dawn was smart, funny, and always seemed to have direction. She was a good friend. Even though our lives went separate ways, she was the most thoughtful and caring person. When both of my parents passed away, Dawn was there and it meant so much to me. To her husband, family, and friends, you were blessed to have known such a wonderful person and she will be sorely missed. I wish you comfort in the fact that Dawn is now where she always knew she would be - in heaven happy with our Lord.
Diane Seay Miller
November 14, 2010
Words can never express what a great loss Dawn's passing will have on all who knew her. She had a gentle & kind spirit, who touched everyone she knew. My prayers are with her family. May you find comfort in knowing that the Heavens are a little bit brighter tonight. God has called a true Angel home.
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