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Dawn Wagner Mankle

1960 - 2014

Dawn Wagner Mankle obituary, 1960-2014, Bellingham, WA

BORN

1960

DIED

2014

Dawn Mankle Obituary

Dawn A' Lyce Mankle(Wagner) was born on February 3, 1960. She was raised in Bellingham, Washington and graduated from Bellingham high school in 1978. She married Brian Mankle on May 11, 1980 and after raising two sons worked with the Ugandan orphans choir and took mission trips to Haiti. She enjoyed knitting, baking, and singing with the Harmony Northwest women's choir. Dawn had great love and empathy for others and loved making people smile; countless lives were impacted by her affection and quirky sense of humor. Don is survived by her husband Brian, sons Brandon and Brett, and mother Sharon Wegner. A memorial service will be held on August 1, 2014, 12 Noon, at Cornwall Church, on Northwest Avenue in Bellingham. A reception will follow at the Mankle household. Please visit Dawn's full obituary and guestbook at wcremation.com to share your memories and stories. Arrangements by:

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Jul. 27, 2014.

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Craig and Rose Pikula

August 6, 2014

Dear Brian and sons, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We send hugs to all of you.

August 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Brian and your sons. We send you our hugs.

Wes & Vivian Wilkinson

August 2, 2014

Dawn's memorial service was truly touching, and her home was filled with lots of friends and family that loved her dearly. Dawn did so many amazing things that many of us only dream of doing, and she touched so many lives with her caring and generous heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Brian, Brandon, Brett and Sharon.

Becky Wallace

August 2, 2014

Dawn you are with the Lord now and heaven is so fortunate to have a wonderful person like you there. My prayers are with your family.

Kyazze Steven

August 1, 2014

MaamaDawn U will always stay on my minds,i will never forget the love,care and courage U showed Mother.regards to Brian,Brandon and Brett.Father Brian know that Dawn is safe where she is,Brandon and Brett know that God took Our Dawn Ur earthly God but Her heart is kept safe.She is to get nice and good rooms where she is.We will meet Dawn any day.R.I.DAWN MANKLE

Kurt & Lani Swanson

July 31, 2014

Dawn...truly "one of a kind" in all the best ways! Without question the most fun and loyal co-worker I ever worked with, and generous beyond compare. Always giving of her time, talents, and finances. She made peoples lives brighter by her presence. Brian, Brandon and Brett...may you sense God's peace that defies understanding during your time of grief. Blessings

Sabrina May

July 31, 2014

To Brian, Brett & Brandon;
Please know that you are all in my prayers...I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Laura Rettig-Bishop

July 31, 2014

Oh Dawnie, (My Helen) I love you so much! You have been my best friend since we were young silly girls. Then older silly ladies. I miss you more than words can describe. Brian, Brandon, and Brett...I am praying for your comfort. Helen, when you see my Mom in heaven say "Guvie Plaque" to her. The thought of it makes me laugh and cry at the same time. You are at peace now my Dear friend. We will meet up again someday. xoxo

Kim Sizemore

July 31, 2014

So thankful for the wonderful memories of youthful sons, young Mother's. Dawn, you were such a beautiful Mom, wife, and woman. Brian, Brandon and Brett - my prayers are with you.

Darin and Catrina Stenvers

July 30, 2014

To the Mankle and Wagner families we are so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing Dawn with us while she was here on earth. She was always so happy to see a friend and her face showed her love and joy each time. We will pray for you and hope you get the peace and love to get you thru these days. Dawn we will see you again in heaven,keep a spot open and sing us in as we arrive.

Barb Demorest

July 30, 2014

I will always remember Dawn and her servant's heart. She helped with food prep on Saturday afternoons for Salt on the Street.

Bill Dorn

July 30, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Phoenix Rising

July 30, 2014

I really enjoyed knowing and singing with Dawn. Her sense of humor was one-of-a-kind. We will miss having her in this world and I know that she is home in God.

Judy Chartier

July 30, 2014

RIP Cruising Buddy...I will miss you always...

Jan Lee

July 28, 2014

RIP, dear Dawn.

Sherae Tillis

July 28, 2014

Dawnie you are so so missed, you brought so much love and joy to the world. I will be praying for her family and for God's comfort and love during this hard time.

Suzi Hildebrand

July 27, 2014

I enjoyed working with Dawn and being her friend. Prays are lifted for your family. I am sure Dawn and Murray have sang a few songs together in heaven.

Shellie Morris

July 27, 2014

Brian and boys, We are truly sorry for your loss of a great women.Dawn was 1special, and amazing person.She would make us laugh and cry from laughing.She will be missed by alot of us.Rest in the lords hands for his comfort.We know it is going to be hard, but god will guide you.Dawnie you are soaring with the angels and you my friend are pain free .We will meet you in heaven and laugh again.We love you "our dawnie".

Cheryl Isaacs

July 27, 2014

Dawn was funny, witty, caring, a hard worker and a good friend. Will be missed by many. Cared a great deal for the underprivileged. Loved her family.

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