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Elizabeth Dawn Kniesteadt-Bowerman

Portland, Oregon

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Bowerman, Dawn 80 Aug. 05, 1935 Nov. 07, 2015 Dawn was born Aug. 5, 1935, in Palmer, Neb., to Carl and Pauline Kniesteadt. In 1939, her family moved to The Dalles where she resided until 1953, when Dawn moved to Portland to attend business school and work at Portland State University. Dawn...

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I love you Mom ! My love and prayers to you .
You are a fabulous woman !!!!

Dear Don, I was so sorry to read of the death of your dear wife Dawn. I remember her from our Pathfinders class years ago. She was such a lovely person. You and your family have my condolences at this difficult time in your lives. Love, Lila Saxon

You added light to my life. Happy knitting in heaven

Dawn was an amazing friend, wife, mother, grandmother and person. I had the privilege of getting to know Dawn though our mutual love of knitting. She was an integral part of our knitting community...and she will be greatly missed by her "Knotty-Knitting" friends. We all loved Dawn's zest for life, her fabulous sense of humor, her fun-loving spirit, her intellect, her creativity, and the dignity and strength with which she fought her health battles - in particular over the last several...

We are greatly saddened to hear of Dawn's passing. We remember her great sense of humor and lovely presence. We send our love to Don and the extended family during this time of great loss.

Aunt Dawn was always a joy for me to be with. She loved and cared for her family deeply and will be missed by all. I know we will all miss her greatly but she has now joined Mom, Pauline and Grandad. I am sure all of them will be watching over Dawn's faimly. Love to all Sharon

My love and prayers to you Don and your
family. I have so many wonderful memories of
times together at Pathfinders. She was a
wonderful friend to all. Love Bev Simmons

Dawn will be remembered forever for her love of life and her family. Friends and family will slowly learn how to go on without her, but we will always keep her safely tucked in our hearts.