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Dawn Richards Obituary
Dawn Nel (Brokofsky) Richards of Sultan passed away on September 18, 2021 at the age of 62 after a brief fight with cancer. Dawn was born on July 2, 1959. She was the daughter of Leo Brokofsky and Joan Jellison.
Dawn is survived by her children, sons Bradyn Leyde (Lyn), Casey Leyde (Maie), Kelly Leyde (Yoshimi), and daughter Rebecca Richards, her mother Joan Jellison, sisters Denise Watkins, Leota Brokofsky, Anita Locken, Teri Holcomb, brothers Tyler Brokofsky and Steven Brokofsky. She also leaves behind four grandchildren Quincy, Truman, Skylar and Elaina.
Dawn graduated from Sultan High School and later went back to school to earn her AA from Everett CC. She worked for the Department of Corrections for a number of years before focusing on the family farm.
Family and friends were important to Dawn and she spent extensive time tracing genealogy. She enjoyed bingo, was a lover of animals, and being a grandmother.
Dawn is now together with her husband of 25 years, John, who passed away in January 2021 of cancer.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 pm on October 23, 2021 at the Startup Event Center, Startup, WA.
In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to the Sultan Education Foundation as we plan to start a scholarship in John and Dawn Richards name.
July 2, 1959 - September 18, 2021To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sharon (Boggs) Jones
October 23, 2021
I have known Dawn I believe her entire life, our family used to get milk from her grandparents farm....Our paths crossed again when she was looking for daycare...I had the pleasure of taking care of Dawn and John´s daughter Becca in my daycare for many of her little years in which we all became like family...my heart just breaks of this news and I pray for sweet Becca, all of her family and friends that they can find peace at this terrible time in their lives R.I.P. Dawn, you and John I know are holding each other and watching over your precious Becca and all your children and grandchildren....
Maie
October 23, 2021
Dawn,
It isn't easy to imagine the days ahead without you and John in our lives. You were such a light in this world. I will miss your kindness, warmth, and the sparks in your eyes every time I offer you to cook your favorite food. Who's going to admire all my house and yard projects and get excited about the food I ask you to try?
I guess heaven wins this time, as they gain two beautiful hearts. I will never forget your last hug for the last time; even if you did not say a word, your hug says it all, everything will be OK. Would you please hug John for me? Love you both dearly.
Until we meet again,
Maie
Debbie Payne-Mitchell
October 22, 2021
My sympathies to the family, I have known Dawn most of our lives, a hard working, compassionate gal who will be missed.
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