Dawn-Marchand-Obituary

Dawn Michelle Marchand

1967 - 2009

Obituary

In Loving Memory of Dawn Michelle Marchand June 15, 1967 April 30, 2009 Dawn Michelle Marchand, 41, of Bakersfield, California passed away on April 30, 2009 at Oroville Hospital. She was born on June 15, 1967 in Glendale, California to Alan Addis and Lina Branscombe. She was the oldest of four children. Dawn is survived by her husband, Terry Stutz; son, Jason Martinez; daughter, Staci Martinez and two grandsons. She is further survived by her father, siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Dawn was a wonderful and caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Dawn worked in the mortgage industry for over 10 years helping hundreds of families find their dream homes. She was often heard saying "Everyone deserves a home of their own" and did her best to make this happen for everyone she met. She was a beautiful woman with a big heart and she was full of life. She will sadly be missed and not soon forgotten.

This obituary was originally published in the Bakersfield Californian.

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I miss my best friend Dawn Hardy Marchand

I miss my best friends from Louisiana!!

I knew of Dawn and spoke with her a few time. Many other of my fellow loan officers and realtors spoke highly of her. I had no idea she had past and I am very sad that she was taken so soon. I hadn't heard her name around for a while it's like she just drifted away. I am very sorry for her family and I pray that her memory will live on and that she was known by myself with respect and admiration.
Sincerely,
Shari Cantrell
Mortgage Colleague

I knew Dawn/Chele a long time ago. She was my best friends older sister and we wanted to be just like her. She was a beautiful girl and a whole lot of fun. I'm am saddenend by her passing and wish ALL her family peace in this sad time.

Chele was my older sister. She was my everything for so many years of my life. I wanted to be just like her. We weren't as close in our later years, due to distance, but I loved her more than I can ever explain. She helped make me who I am today, in many ways. I miss my sister horribly, but will always remember the big sister she was to me.

We love Chele alot and will miss her smile and optimism. Her birthday on the 15th was such a difficult day, knowing we won't see her until we meet in heaven. We love and miss her and hold her in our hearts.
Alan and Bev Addis

Dawn and I met the same year she moved to Bakersfield, and she quickly became a close friend. The world was a bit more colorful with Dawn in it. She was there for me for both the laughter and the tears. She was truly one of the most giving, ambitious, outgoing, fun-loving persons I have had the joy to know. She will definitely be missed. Staci and Jason, my thoughts are with you.

My heart goes out to Staci and her brother as well as the rest of the family. I will keep you all in my prayers

Debbie

I was so sad and shocked to here of Dawn's passing, I thought so much of her and always had a great time laughing and kidding around, I'm shocked and upset. My thoughts are with the family.
David Bilyeu (Austin Texas)