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Ethel I. "Bird" Dawson

Ethel I. "Bird" Dawson obituary, Wichita, KS

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Ethel Dawson Obituary

Dawson, Ethel I. "Bird," died April 16, 2012. Celebration of Life to be held 3 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Resthaven Chapel officiated by Pastor Dale Kelley. Ethel was born Jan. 10, 1919, the youngest of five siblings who have all preceded her, along with her parents. She and her husband were very involved in field trials and The Kansas Brittany Club. In 1979 they won the National Field Trial Championship with their Brittany named "Wan Kan Fellin Free." She loved all animals and leaves behind her beloved poodle "Pepper." Preceded in death by daughter, Diana Fairbanks; husband, D.W. Dawson; and son-in-law, Jerry Johnson. Survived by daughter, Pam Johnson and son-in-law Maxx Fairbanks of Wichita; grandchildren, Parker (Joan) Fairbanks, Paige (Matt) Gunn-Fairbanks; and 4 great-grandchildren all of Ariz.; and special family friend, Deanna Ream of Wichita. In lieu of flowers, memorial established with Kansas Humane Society. Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenmortuary-cemetery.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Apr. 18, 2012.

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April 20, 2012

Ethel, I hope you told Pam that the belt you promised me was not hers.
Enjoyed your frienship. Hope to see you again someday.
Ron & BJ

John Roland

April 20, 2012

I loved this old Bird. She taught me the tricks of living with laughter in my heart. -- John Limey Roland

April 19, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of Ethel and DW during our field trial days. Cecil Duncan

mark Dye

April 18, 2012

I will indeed miss the political "discussions" that Ethel and I had they were indeed interesting.

Robin Phillips

April 18, 2012

Too many great memories to count.Ethel was truly a one of a kind,but then so were most people who surrounded her.I had the pleasure of speaking to her last mothers day.To Pam and Maxx ,I know this will be tough ,but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Surapong Rongkawit

April 18, 2012

My deepest sympathy for your loss, Pam.

Pong.

April 18, 2012

Our condolences, to the family of Ethel Dawson. She will always be remembered as a honored member of the Southern Kansas Brittany Club.

Larry Hagedorn, President

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