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Dawn Luckenbill - Garrison Obituary

Dawn Luckenbill - Garrison, age 50, a resident of Grant, Colorado and formerly of the Colorado Springs area from 1962-2008, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She was the co-founder of Camp Kiowa (the Colorado Childhood Cancer Camp in Bailey, Colorado), and was a para educator, loving wife, mother, sister, grandma, and an accomplished Guitar Hero player. Dawn LaRae Menke was born on July 12, 1959 in Worthington, Minnesota to the late Richard Menke and Rosella Sutton. She was a graduate of Harrison High School. She married James W. Garrison on July 29, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dawn enjoyed the mountains of Colorado; working with kids and the time she spent with family. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, James W. Garrison of Colorado Springs; her mother; Rosella Sutton of Colorado Springs; her children: Andrew (wife, Marina) Usher of San Antonio, Texas; James (wife, Virginia) Usher of Littleton, Colorado; Emma (husband, Joshua) Spangler; Nathanael (wife, Brittany) Luckenbill and Ella Luckenbill; all of Colorado Springs. She is also survived by her step-children: Rob Hultburg of Colorado Springs; Patrick Garrison of Dallas, Texas; Angelica, Natasha, Forrest and Cheyenne Garrison; all of Colorado Springs. Also surviving is her brother: Darwin (wife, Bridget) Menke of Colorado Springs and her sisters: Barbara (husband, Robert) Schillinger of Woodland Park, Colorado; Cindy (husband, Tim) Johnson of Grantsburg, Wisconsin and Michelle (husband, Kevin) Weber of Colorado Springs. Dawn has seven grandchildren: Gavin, Landon, Brody, Riley, Chaya, Brandy and Westly. A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday at 4:30 PM at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful� Chapel. Cremation is planned. Memorials may be made in Dawn's memory to Colorado's Childhood Cancer and Disabilities Camp, Inc., P.O. Box 440, Bailey, Colorado 80421.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 29, 2009.

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jimmy

October 29, 2009

I miss you so much baby but I will be by your side again. me

October 15, 2009

Family of Dawn Luckenbill we are so sorry for the sudden loss of your mom, wife, daughter, sister,friend, co-worker. She was a sweet person and I will always remember her wonderful personality she always seemed to have a smile on her face. We havent seen her for some yrs. We are her Aunt and cousins from MN. May she always be with you in all your memories that you have made with her. She is in a better place it is so hard to not be sad. We will continue to pray for your family. God Bless you. Aunt Edna Braun
Pam and Rick Jones
Jennifer and Mike BOusema and family. Jeff and Tom Jones

Cliff Williams, Jr.

October 10, 2009

Dear Jimmy, Andrew, James, Nathaneal, Emma Leah, and Ella Rae:

My deepest condolences to all of you on the loss of your mother. I met your mom while I was attending the Air Force Academy and fell in love with her more than 3 decades ago. Our lives later took separate paths, but she obviously had some great kids along her life's journey. God bless Dawn, and all of you. Just remember your mom's in a better place now.

Loren Yusten

October 6, 2009

We were sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
God Bless,
Loren Yusten and family

Brittney Hughey

October 6, 2009

to the "huckaberrys" aka luckenbills. i love you all and im going to miss your mom so much as well. she was like my second mom when i was little, she did so much for our family. Im so happy we met you guys and im so excited for her being with the Lord right now. I cant wait till i get to be with him and see your mom again as well. i know shes looking down at everyone and knowing her life was everything she wanted it to be. <3 never lose faith, God is a selfish God, and he wanted Dawn all to himself because he loves her soo much! R.I.P mrs. huckaberry

Laurie Hughey

October 4, 2009

Jimmy; Andrew, James, Nathaneal, Emma Leah, and Ella Rae ~ I love you all because Dawn shared her love for each of you with me throughout the years we had together! I miss her so much! Remember, she is within each of us always because of how she became part of our individual hearts and we can feel her even stronger and more tangible as we keep the memories of her alive! All my prayers for His Ultimate Comfort are extended to each of you! Always and always, Laurie (Hughey)

October 3, 2009

To the family of Dawn (Menke) Menke is the name I remember the most. She was related to my 3 sons, Lee, Lloyd & Loren Yusten. Dawn's Mom always called me Aunt Max, even today when she left a message on my phone it was for Aunt Max. I have known Dawn and her siblings for more years than I want to think about. My prayers are with her whole family. She was a cute little girl and a beautiful young woman. She will be missed. God Bless all of you.
Love from "Aunt Max"

Maxine Chandanais

October 3, 2009

To the family of Dawn (Menke) Menke is the name I remember the most. She was related to my 3 sons, Lee, Lloyd & Loren Yusten. Dawn's Mom always called me Aunt Max, even today when she left a message on my phone it was for Aunt Max. I have known Dawn and her siblings for more years than I want to think about. My prayers are with her whole family. She was a cute little girl and a beautiful young woman. She will be missed. God Bless all of you.
Love from "Aunt Max"

Kim Thomassen-Barlow

September 30, 2009

I was so shocked when I heard about Dawn's passing. I had not seen her in years, but while driving home the other day I saw a car like she used to have when I was in high school. Later that day, my mom called me to tell me she had passed away.
Dawn, Andrew, and James lived with our family for a time when I was in high school. She was like a big sister to me, and I thought she was so cool. I loved her sweet and bubbly personality. She was so generous, and even trusted me enough to sometimes let me take her car to school.
I will always cherish the times I spent with her, and I am mourning her loss.
My prayers and the prayers of my family are with you all. May you feel God's presence during this difficult time.

CJ (McFall) McNally

September 29, 2009

I am truly saddened by the loss of my friend & former co-worker, Dawn. Many a time while we worked together @ Jordahl in Fountain, she would have a word of encouragement for me or other staff members, or a clever way to get us to lighten up & laugh. She was so proud of all of her children, & always pushed them to do their very best. I saw what outstanding young people they were, especially as I had the privelege of working side by side with James & Emma as mentors in my reading lab. They both exhibited perfect role models for my struggling students, & truly made a difference in the lives of their students. Dawn would often peak her head in my door & ask if I was sure they were doing what they were supposed to be doing, & I always loved telling her that they were doing even more than required, & that I didn't even have to monitor their work..that James was able to keep not only his own student on task, but all of his peers from the JROTC team. Dawn taught all her children a strong work ethic & they carried it forth in every lesson with their little elementary students. I remember one day when I shared with Dawn that Emma was doing such an outstanding job I'd given her one of the students others were having a hard time getting to engage in any daily activity. This little fellow developed such a huge crush on Emma, especially on JROTC uniform days, that he clung to her every word & through listening, took off & jumped several reading levels & was honored as one of the students with the highes percentage of improvement (Emma- do you remember our little calf-riding/ bull rider in training?). Dawn was sooooooo proud of that. She had a special love in her generous & caring heart for everyone of you, & I know you will miss her greatly. What a special lady who made such a difference in the lives of all she touched. My prayers are with you in your sadness, & I rejoice with you that she no longer has to battle her pain. CJ (McFall) McNally/Jordahl Elementary Reading Lab Coordinator.

Linda Shell

September 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the beautiful family of my friend Dawn. Words can not express the heartache that I feel with the loss of Dawn. She was a beautiful and kind friend that was always thinking of others before herself. To Dawn,Rest in peace my friend..I will miss you and remember you always. With love,Linda(Shell)

Brian Andrew Wong

September 29, 2009

Your grief may ebb and flow. It has been said that each of us has this well deep inside of us that can be filled to the brim with grief. Every time we cry, we empty out some of the well. But the well fills again. The level of sorrow in your well may lessen as time passes, but it will never run dry. There will always be birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and those days when the well seems to fill to its brim again. Allow yourself time to remember and mourn. It is part of your healing. Grief is a continuing journey.

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