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Dawn Nelson Obituary
March 3, 2008. As "Dawn O'Day" she was a well-known singer ever since her teenage years on the Lew King TV Show, Phoenix, and at the Celebrity Theatre. Survived by her mother, Jane Boyink, sister Faith Conrad, brother in Iraq, CSM Kim Boyink, her daughter Darla Schneider, son Daren Stroth and grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Rick Nelson and father, Don Boyink. Angels Cremation handled arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dawn Nelson
Kevin C Delmoe
March 23, 2008
My Dear Friend, I miss you so much and will Always Love You. Your Friend.
Steve Kachelmeier
March 22, 2008
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.
KIM BOYINK
March 20, 2008
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
Jane Boyink
March 19, 2008
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
Darla Schneider
March 19, 2008
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 direction to be with them again. I will also speak for Daren, your son, who I know loves you and always has with all his heart. Please be there for him also. I know you will. You will always and forever be in my heart. Thanks again Mom, I know you will be a beautiful songbird up in the heavens, brightening every glorious day. You were definately a true-blue one of a kind. May God be with you my sweet angel.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MY MOMMA.
Love your Daughter,
Darla Schneider
P.S. Say hi to Grandma Helen, Grandpa Don and Tom and Cougar for me!!!!!!
Friend McFarland
March 18, 2008
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
Dr. Miriam Arce & STAFF
March 17, 2008
Dawn,
You Will Be Missed, It was A pleasure knowing you. You Will be Deeply Missed. May God Bless You and Your Family.
Pamela Gerth Foster
March 17, 2008
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.
Uncle Denny and Rita Kehoe
March 16, 2008
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.
Justin Schneider
March 15, 2008
In the end of all these times. This was a great loss. I loved this woman dearly and was hoping that I would be able to see her one last time. Through all the series of events that took place in her life, she had been fighting through all of them. It was a war without words. She has been blessed with a wonderful spirit to touch are lives. Now I know why I was born into this family, it was because of her love and expression that she would once give to her children. I loved her so much and i still do. Even though death came to meet her, it was her time. She had been fighting all her life. Her body was breaking down and getting weary. God knew. He knew that she could not stand anther minute in her body, so he took her up in his wing and freed her from her painful misery. Though she is not with us now, her spirit is still amoung us, Inside us. She now dwells with God in all his glory. She did not just die to die, but she died to live. One day we will all again be able to see her. One day we will know the reasons of all things. One day we will all be able to be family again. As though we weap for our loss a tremendous daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, we should weap to the fact that she did it! She completed her journey home! Now she does not have to feel the heavy pains she felt here on Earth. She is free and happy to do God's will in whatever He pleases of her. Her role now, is to help us fullfill our journey, and to make sure that we "come home" so that she can see us once more. I love her and the guidance that she has given me. I love my family and friends who supported each other for this terrible great loss. I so humbly testify, that WE WILL all see her once more. Through Jesus' plan it has been made possible. I pray and leave this message with you, in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.
Erika Schneider
March 15, 2008
Me and Grandma used to share a room with each other for a while when I lived in Oregon. She always listened to me when I needed someone to talk to. She always had a great sense of humor and knew when to make others laugh at the right times. She helped me through a lot and always boosted my self confidence. Telling me that I needed to keep my chin up when I was having a bad day. She always told me to remember that everything happens for a reason and I find myself saying that a lot. I love you grandma! :)
Jim Hargraves
March 15, 2008
First of all, our deepest thoughts of sympathy, from the Hargraves and Preinfalk families in Watertown Wisconsin, to Dawn's family.
I am cousin Jim and it has been many years since I have seen most of you and unfortunately, some of us have never met.
But I hold close in my heart, the year I got to spend with Dawn, one afternoon in Kingman AZ, back in 1996.
I detoured from a group of travel friends and will be forever grateful that I did.
It was the only adult encounter that Dawn and I ever had, but you would have thought we saw each other much more often.
We talked, joked, laughed and even cried a few tears as we magically connected and the afternoon just slipped away.
I will never forget it or the bond that we had, even after so many years apart.
God bless you all, take good care.
Morning Star Clark
March 13, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
David Dollase
March 12, 2008
Dawn, I didn't know you but met your mom. I know you were loved as fiercely as any one human could be. and so will be missed as fiercely, I'm sure.
Much Love in the After Life,
Cousin David D.
Bill Young
March 11, 2008
Dawn, I didn't know you but through your grieving family. You must be a truly sweet soul to have inspired such love, and will find a welcoming home in God's hands. Godspeed!
Faith Conrad
March 10, 2008
Dawn was my little big sister, by one and a half years. The only thing little about her was her size, her voice and heart were huge. I remember looking up to her as a little girl.
She had the tremendous gift of an amazing voice that touched everyone.
I pray she will be greeted and guided by those angels and divines in the family who went on before her, so that she will ever advance to in the world of light to meet her maker. May she continue to sing from on high and shine to help those of us who will follow. She will always be in my heart and prayers, her sister, Faith
Bethany Goss
March 10, 2008
You were such a sweet lady and I wish I could have known you better. your time on this earth was cut short, but you were loved by many. Your suffering is over, GOD called you home and someday we will all be together again when GOD calls us home. You will always be loved and remembered. ~Love, Always~ Your Niece Bethany Goss
George Ruiz (ST. Matthews Catholic School)
March 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mack Kehoe
March 10, 2008
As humans, a principle part of our existence on earth is what's truly in our heart of hearts.........Dawn was as KIND-HEARTED AS A SAINT! I'll miss you cousin.
Dane Schneider
March 9, 2008
I remember my Grandmother as being a very loving and caring person. Whenever i wasn't doing well she would always make me feel better with her amazing,encouraging words of wisdom. She was a great person(Grandmother)that was loved by all of her family and friends. Now she stands at the LORD's side, and i believe that she will now be with all of her family as our guardian ANGEL and will guide each and everyone of us through the rest of our lives. She will forever be in my prairs.
Virginia Kachelmeier
March 9, 2008
Sorry I only met her once. Nice picture.
Dane Schneider
March 9, 2008
I remember my Grandma being a very Loving&Caring person! Every time I went to visit her she would have the BIGGEST most beautiful smile on her face and it would just brighten up the whole room. I loved her so much because no matter what, if i was having a bad day she always knew how to cheer me up. She was such a wonderful person(Grandmother) to me and everyone she Knew and loved. I am so Greatful to have had her as a Grandmother and may the LORD be with her. I believe that she will be with our family forever as our Guardian Angel, and to help guide us through the rest of our lives. She will be in my prairs for the rest of my LIFE!!!
Sherrin & Lea Mack
March 9, 2008
We did not know Dawn well, but her mother Jane is so wonderful I know Jane was to. Jane may God be with you and Dawns family
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