Dawn "Dawn O'Day" Nelson

My Dear Friend, I miss you so much and will Always Love You. Your Friend.

One of the regrets of a large extended family separated by distance is that cousins barely know each other. As Dawn's cousin, I cannot honestly say that I knew her well, but I do know her mom (Aunt Jane), and wish her love and support in this difficult time.

Dawn was my older sister. She had captured the love of many and always - in her heart - wished no harm. She will be missed and will always be remembered.

Kim Boyink

Dawnie was my first-born, and also the first one to leave this life. I have so many sweet memories and I don't think it has still 'sunk in' that she's away. I am thankful I was with her during her last days at the hospital. I talk to her daily now. I KNOW she is in Heaven. She suffered alot and prayed alot. I should have written sooner but it is hard to put things in writing under the circumstances.
--from Dawn's mom with LOVE, Jane

My Dear Sweet Momma,
How hard it is to find the right words. Thank you so much, Mom, for everything and always being there for me when I needed you, especially these last few years. I hope and pray throughout every passing day that you will forgive me and know how much I loved and adored you and that you are happy now and not suffering any longer. Mom, I miss you terribly. Your life was cut short, but I want to believe you will be my angel for me and my family and help me in the right...

It is always said that life is short....currently those words ring very true to all of us. Though I only remember my childhood years with you, I will always remember you as my loving aunt, and I only wish that my wife Sherry and my children, Jacob, Tyler, Jared and Samantha could have known you as I did. You will be truly missed. May we all remember that life is short, so make the most out of every precious day you have left. Love always

Dawn,
You Will Be Missed, It was A pleasure knowing you. You Will be Deeply Missed. May God Bless You and Your Family.

Dawn, I know that we met many years ago in Watertown when we were children. I have come to know you and your family throught your mom. My mom Elizabeth Anne Kehoe Gerth and your mom were cousins. I know that you were loved and will be missed by all. I wish that we would have been able to meet as adults.

My first niece, a sweet little charmer I fell in love with when we were both young in Watertown, WI! She holds a special place in our hearts and always will.