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Dawn Rittenhouse Obituary
35, passed away January 18, 2013 and was born in Dover Delaware on May 4, 1977. Dawn went to Del Tech and ITT. She moved to Arizona in her early 20's. Her last employer was Jokake Construction as an IT Director. She left there to start her own business DRE Consulting as a Technology Consultant. She is dearly missed by her mother Jessie Davila and father Virgil Rittenhouse. Memorial service will be scheduled in Dover Delaware at a later date.
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for Dawn Rittenhouse
Donna Werking
January 16, 2022
Remembering your beauty, laughter, ambition, intelligence and spunk. You were my best friend at Caesar Rodney. It was the true kind of friendship where time and distance never kept us apart, nor did it change ever our relationship. You were always my Dawn. I miss you my darling friend. Rest In Peace.
Kelly Cole
February 13, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sam&Cindy Blair
February 10, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April Briggs Cushman
February 9, 2013
Dear Virgil and Jessie,
Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Dawn was a great friend and she will be forever in my heart.
February 8, 2013
A Memorial Service will be held 2PM Saturday February 9, 2013 at the Living Waters Christian Church,5099 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover.
Nicole Rogers-Russ
February 6, 2013
You will sadly be missed old schoolmate, but never forgotten. God bless
To Dawn's parents. I hope to speak with you. I am so sorry.
Donna Werking
February 4, 2013
My heart is broken.
I have not spoken to my best friend Dawn from high school for many years.
Today, Feb 4 2013, I thought to look her up randomly. In past years I could not find her because her name may have changed. I always hoped she would be married with children.
Something told me to look for her on this very day... and I am struck with overwhelming sadness and disbelief - I have found her obituary.
I am ridden with sadness and guilt for not finding her sooner or not keeping in touch so I could know what has happened to my dear friend.
To her loving parents, I am so sad for your loss. She was a wonderful person. I remember all the good times we had as teenagers and then when she moved to Arizona - I was so happy we could reconnect. I am torn inside for letting my life take any time away from our friendship. She has helped mold me into the person I am today. An inspiration to us all.
With all the love I have to give to my dear friend. I love you Dawn. Forever & Always. Rest in Peace.
Donna Werking
1.928.710.7910
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Katie and Gary Andersen
February 3, 2013
We will always remember Dawn's kindness. She will be missed by many. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlotte Healy
January 29, 2013
Dear Virgil & Jessie ,
I am deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of your daughter, Dawn Renee. It was a joy to know her. She was loyal, caring and thoughtful of others. She loved and accepted people for who they were.
She was beautiful on the inside and the outside. She had a deep, spiritual, personal relationship with the Lord.
She was an artist and loved nature. Dawn will be remembered when hummingbirds come to feed, in the flowers she nurtured through the seasons and in brilliant Arizona sunsets.
She was deeply loved by my son, my family and the Devonshire Community We will cherish her love forever.
Rebecca (Becky) Reynolds (Graham)
January 29, 2013
They say that time only exists in this dimension and that we can't go through the gate alone. What feels like forever here, only feels like five minutes elsewhere. We didn't spend a ton of time together in this life, but we did share a roof, some drinks, and some laughs. While it wasn't ample, the time we did spend was cherished. You are in our thoughts and with us always and we'll see you again in 5 minutes when we're all gathered at the gate. CHEERS!
Joe Hitzel
January 29, 2013
It is with a heavy heart that I learned of Dawn's passing. She was a wonderful person and I was so lucky to have worked with her at Jokake and SAB. A beautiful woman who left us too soon. God bless Dawn and all of her family.
Jason Brown
January 29, 2013
You will be missed. You were truly one of a kind. You sadly remind me of how short and fragile life can be. See you on the other side. Love ya Dawn!
Rasheeda Rashada
January 29, 2013
I went to Caesar Rodney High school with Dawn, and I remember her being a really sweet girl who was liked by everyone. My condolences to her family.
Andrew Nowshadi
January 28, 2013
My condolences to the family. Dawn was very close friend to me for many years and she had a great sense of humor and great personality. I will miss her. Rest in peace.
John Healy 111
January 28, 2013
Dawn you will be missed you were like another daughter. You will always be in my heart.
Terry Scott
January 28, 2013
I worked with Dawn at Jokake during both of her stents at Jokake she and I were good friends at that time, I'm very saddened to here that she has passed away. Dawn had one of those personality that made you like her instantly not to mention one of the smartest people I knew. My condolences go out to her family and friends, she was taken to early from us all.
Terry Scott
Patrick Eldredge
January 27, 2013
You were, are & will always be my true love .... Thoughts of the years we had together will forever be with me, they were the best of times.
Your were the greatest DRE & will be missed more than you will ever know.
Love Always ... PJE
Dave Alben
January 27, 2013
I worked with Dawn for several years at Jokake Construction Services. She was a very fun person to be around and was very intellagent . When it came to computers she really knew her stuff. I'm saddened to hear of her passing and want to offer my condolences to her family.
Sharon Givens
January 27, 2013
Jessie and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter, Dawn. You have my sincere sympathy. Prayers are sent.
Michael Smith
January 27, 2013
I was shocked to hear of Dawn's passing. I worked with her at Jokake, then later when she started her own business, she worked on my computers. She will be greatly missed, she was a lovely person.
Lamont Smith
January 26, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the family. R.I.P. Dawn
January 24, 2013
Virgil,I just happened to read of your loss,Ionly met Dawn & saw her a few times.It was obvius how close you were and what a good daughter Dawn was.May your memories help you through this hard time & just know that ones body is just a vehicle for the oul & Dawn is in a much better place. Scott Schuh
Brian Hooser
January 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss. My prayers and condolences to dawns family and friends in this time of need.
Brian Christopher
January 24, 2013
My deepest and most sincere condolences to the friends and family for their loss of such a wonderful person.
Paul
January 23, 2013
To the Rittenhouse Family:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It is unfortunate that we have to experience the pain that comes with death. May Lord Jesus and God our Father be a source of "everlasting comfort and good hope" to you during this period of sadness. - 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.
Richard Buckner
January 23, 2013
So fun to be around & the most beautiful smile. You will be missed.
Kelly Cole
January 23, 2013
Dear Jessie & Virgil I am so so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful, sweet, kind, and smile that would just make a room lite up words cannot express the loss of such a great person I knew her very well she was my high school sweet hart and I thought of her often. Jessie or Virgil if you read this please give me a call 240-727-2224
Allison Ogden
January 23, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Dawn was a sweet and funny person. Ill always remember the fun times we had.. You will be missed and never forgotten
Amy Reed
January 23, 2013
Dawn was a very nice an special person. She an I went to high school together. She will be missed by many people. I'm very sorry for ur lost.
Brook Filandro
January 23, 2013
Dawn was such a beautiful person both inside and out. Such a tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May she forever rest in peace.
Patty & Doug Shelton
January 23, 2013
Jessie,
I am so very sorry to here of your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Adam Mann
January 22, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the family in this tough time. Dawn im sure bodie was jumping all over you the moment you walked through the gates.
Charles Judd
January 22, 2013
You will be missed by all. We were blessed to have you in our lives.
Gina Lanigan
January 22, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Dawn will be missed. She was like a sister to me. Praying for her family.
Matthee Buchholtz
January 22, 2013
Very sad to hear this news. My sincere condolences to tge family.
Heidi Thompson
January 22, 2013
I havent seen her since high school....but she was a very nice person!! I am very sorry for her passing! My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends!! May she Rest In Peace
Trena Giddings (Lanigan)
January 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Demettra Maxwell (Fruitty's daughter)
January 22, 2013
Ms. Jessie, i will keep you in my prayers. I pray for comfort and peace during this time. Dawn was a lovely person.
Mia Davis
January 22, 2013
My heart and prayers go out to the family, i pray you find peace soon in your hearts during this sad time.Dawn was and will always be special, she was a great person with a soul that was so pure, she was and is loved by many, I will never forget the friendship that we shared, I was blessed to have known such a wonderful person!!!
Cindy Martin
January 22, 2013
I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
Michelle CHEESMAN-Spedden
January 22, 2013
Keeping you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. Michelle CHEESMAN-Spedden
Paul Stoner
January 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends,Dawn may god hold you and guide you to the promise lands.
January 22, 2013
Jessie and Family
Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your dear daugther.You're in our prayers.
Gloria Saatman[Ron Henrys friends ].
Brenda Reid-Grow
January 22, 2013
You were a great friend to me in CR High School. We got our jobs at The Golden Corral and ChiChi's together. I'll miss you!
Jennifer Lilly Coulbourne
January 22, 2013
Sorry for ur loss.
Anna LaMantia Tressler
January 22, 2013
Dawn was the sweetest person I've ever met. I only knew her for a few years but I enjoyed every moment we shared either standing at that hostest desk at Chi-Chi's or walking around Service Merch pretending to work. I always looked forward to being around her. My prayers are with you and your family.
January 22, 2013
Our heart and prayers are with the family and friends during this time of grief.
God Bless
Tom and Carolyn Spiezio-Dover
Dottie Bradley
January 22, 2013
Jessie,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter. I pray that God will comfort you and your family and give you peace even in this difficult time.
January 22, 2013
Jessie, Bob and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Bob and claudia Eck
betty wheeler
January 22, 2013
jessie i am so sorry about your daghter eddie and i are thinking about you guys.
Toni Reisch
January 22, 2013
May you rest in peace now, Dawn. I will always cherise being your Mom#2.
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