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John Dawson Obituary

John W. DAWSON Born July 22, 1915 in Ellensburg, WA, Jack passed away April 12, 2011 in San Antonio, TX at 95. He graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1933 and worked as a welder, blacksmith, mechanic, and backhoe operator. He was a member of the Operating Engineer's Union for 69 years and the Swauk Teeanaway Grange for 74 years. He played accordion in country bands in the 30s and 40s in the Kittitas Valley. He married Charlotte V. Mann in 1936 and they enjoyed 63 years together until her passing in 2000. He is survived by a daughter, Sharleen Joann Klint, 9 grandchildren, and 8 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janice Lorraine Doolittle, and his son, Ward John Dawson. The funeral will be Saturday, April 23 at noon at Evergreen- Washelli in Seattle, with burial in Edmonds. Donations to Samaritan's Purse or Swauk Teeanaway Grange.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 17, 2011.

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LaTisha (Giaudrone) Schurman

April 20, 2011

I have fond memories of the beautiful music Jack and my grandfather, Fountain Alloway, used to make together. Jack will be missed...

April 19, 2011

He worked on the sewer lines for the Seattle-Tacoma Airport. He took care of Charlotte for almost 15 years from strokes in their home before she passed away. Jack was hard-working

Joann Klint

April 19, 2011

He worked on the sewer lines for the Seattle-Tacoma Airport. He took care of Charlotte for almost 15 years from strokes in their home before she passed away. Jack was hard-working

S. Joann Klint

April 19, 2011

He worked on the sewer lines for the Seattle-Tacoma Airport. He took care of Charlotte for almost 15 years from strokes in their home before she passed away. Jack was hard-working, frugal, and a saver. He was also very hospitable and many people stayed at their home over the years or enjoyed his homemade hamburgers. He fixed his own and other people's cars. He was a good father and grandfather. We shall miss him.

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