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Randall Dawson Obituary
1954 - 2013
Randall James Dawson "Randy", 59, left us for his new home in heaven on Friday, September 20, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Greenleaf Friends Church. Burial will follow the services at the Greenleaf Cemetery, Greenleaf, ID. Services are under the direction of Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Condolences may be sent to www.flahifffuneralchapel.com.
Born to Catherine and Darrell Dawson on February 7, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Randy traveled with his army dad, mom and two sisters, Dianna and Darleen to Neosho, Mo. and later to Mtn. View, California. Randy moved to Idaho in 1989 to be near his mom and sister. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Gary and Dianna Brown of Greenleaf, his nieces and nephews Matt, Mike, and Melissa Brown, and his foster niece of 40 years, Christy. Many cousins, nieces and nephews reside across the states.
Randy's family is grateful for the two families who took care of him after his mother died in 1997, Reed and Melinda Mulkey along with his roommate Carl Fuller, and the Lynn Heinrich family where he resided until February of 2012. We also want to thank the people at Human Service Alliance and his Special Delivery driver, Miguel Valdez, for the kindness and understanding they showed Randy during his decline the past few months. Friends and neighbors and the caring people from Encompass Hospice made this time easier on his family.
Randy never met a person he did not like and put smiles on faces everywhere he went. He loved Jesus, church, the old hymns, 60's music and country. He played practical jokes on his family, and laughed until he could not stand up when discovered. He sometimes sang too long, clapped too loud, and shook hands too hard. But Randy loved life and lived it without ever hurting anyone's feelings, ever lying, ever gossiping, ever complaining; therefore he lived never having to say he was sorry. Randy will be missed more than words can say.
Donations can be made in memory of Randy Dawson to Encompass Home Health and Hospice or Treasure Valley Down Syndrome Association at their website www.idahodownsyndrome.org .
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Memories and Condolences
for Randall Dawson
Tarah Brandner
September 27, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
September 27, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Stacy Coleman
September 27, 2013
You all are in our thoughts ... What a sweet person Randy was, amazing actually ... You are all a inspiration !!! We love you xoxoxo
tom and dorothy hagen
September 26, 2013
Thank You Randy for being the loving person whom i'm sure inspired many many people. I am better for just hearing about you and your loving personality.
Jenny Ferreira
September 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you get through this difficult time. Diane, because of Randy so many lives we changed for the better through your family's love for him. What a blessed purpose he had on this earth.
Christine Casey
September 26, 2013
There are no words to describe what a huge impact you had on my life. You made the world a better place. I am a better person for having you as my cousin. All my love, Christine
Kathy Casey
September 26, 2013
I know having him in my life taught me many things and in turn I taught others about Down's Syndrome. He was always the sweetest guy with a happy smile and big hug. I remember when he was little, he loved to eat ice cream, frequently too fast. He began to call ice cream "pain in the head". What a brilliant description of the effect!
He loved to tease my sisters and me and enjoyed making us laugh.
I know the gates of Heaven stand wide waiting for him. I am so very glad he was loved his whole life. Bless Dianna and Gary and their amazing kids.
Barbara Wisenor
September 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. GOD BLESS RANDY.
Rick Fisher
September 26, 2013
Randy will truly be missed! He was much loved by the Lord and by his friends!
TJ
September 26, 2013
Randy had a special way of touching all of the lives he came in contact with. I will always remember that contagious smile. He will be greatly missed.
Terry Duckworth
September 26, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love to All from NJ, Galiardi family Kay, Karen, & Terry
Myron/Sophia Ankeny
September 25, 2013
Randy was a great person with a big heart. My heart smiles when I remember his handshakes and the way he always sang loud and proud at church on Sunday mornings. God has surely received an angel like no other. Our condolences to Dianna and all of her family as they go through this week and move forward. God Bless you all.
September 25, 2013
I knew Randy through Lynn because my son Christopher also lives there and I know he is going to miss him so much they were such good friends. Sorry for your loss.
Kathy Rudai Haskins
September 25, 2013
He is a precious gift from God,
Our deepest prayers are with you.
Another parent of a down syndrome
miracle, We do not personally know
your family but share the joy of a special child.
Lynn & Donna Wiggins
Sara Mitton Cox
September 24, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to Randy's family and friends. His sister, Dianna Brown, made such a difference in the Down syndrome community because of the love she had for her brother. She inspired me in many ways. So, thank God for Randy! He made a wonderful mark on the world.
Becky
September 22, 2013
Condolences to Randall's family on their loss.
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