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RICK DAWSON

1954 - 2014

BORN

1954

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery

801 Northwest 108th Street (Shoal Creek Pkwy)

Kansas City, Missouri

RICK DAWSON Obituary

Rick Dawson, 60, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 29, 2014 in Des Moines, IA. A Celebration of Life Service will be 3:00 pm Tuesday November 4th at Vineyard Church, 12300 NW Arrowhead Trafficway, Kansas City, MO. A reception will be held at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Pella Christian Grade School, Pella, IA or the Special Olympics. Rick was born February 25, 1954 in Kansas City, Mo to Joe and Patricia (Appling) Dawson, and was a graduate of North Kansas City High School in 1972. After high school he started his truck driving career including working for Julep Enterprises, Robinson Cartage, F.F.M. and for the past 14 years driving for Wal-Mart. In his early adult life he enjoyed coaching football for the Gladstone Packers. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, boating, playing golf and was an avid sports fan. He loved traveling on family road trips, to see the Flint Hills, the mountains, and beaches. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Peggy Dawson, children, Ryan (Jamie) Dawson, Jason (Laura) Dawson, Amy Dawson, siblings, Linda Dawson, Stephen (Nola) Dawson, Sheryl Hastings, Rachel (Todd) Brown, Patricia Dawson, Josh (Erin) Dawson, 5 grandchildren, Makenzie, Maggie, Robby, Savannah and Jack. Rick hauled his last load October 29th. Terrace Park Funeral Home & Cemetery. www.TerraceParkFuneral.com (816) 734-5500

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 1, 2014.

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Peggy Dawson

October 26, 2021

Yearly, I have re-read messages and cards from friends, coworkers, acquaintances and family. With each one, an emotion of sorrow, joy, or peace comes into my heart. If you think of him from time to time, thank you for that.

Jim & Sheila Ortery

November 4, 2014

We are saddened to learn of Rick's passing. Our sympathy and prayers to you and your family. We have good memories of Rick when we all lived on North Harrison. Will always remember Rick and his smile.

Mike Peters

November 4, 2014

God bless you all at this trying time. I was fortunate to have worked with and spend time with such a super man. I only wish we could have spent more time together. His love for his family was ALWAYS the main topic of conversation.

Tyson Batson

November 3, 2014

I talked to Rick two times at a convenience store after delivering a load in Bethany, Mo. He treated me like he had known me forever. I wish I could have been able to know him better. The last time we talked he was sure proud of his granddaughters getting to ride in the truck with him. My son enjoys riding with his grandpa in the walmart truck. Our prayers are with your family

November 3, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to your family Rick was one of the nicest person to know.I was lucky to have met him and waited on him he loved and talked about his wife and grandkids all the time he was a great customer and friend and will be missed god bless you all

Brent Calvert

November 3, 2014

Great man. Rick, was a fantastic baseball coach and I so greatly appreciate the time he spent with me teaching the game of baseball. Condolences from the Calvert family.

Gary and Peggy Hufford

November 3, 2014

Rick was an awesome friend he nicknamed our son (Houston) in Grantsville "slacker" while helping laid sod at Bob's house one day. Rick would always have us laughing at Toole bar camp at Brent's and June's place. RIP. God has a awesome person watching over family and friends. Peggy and Gary Hufford. Auburn, IN

November 2, 2014

My sympathy to Peggy, Ryan, Jason, Amy and Rick's grandchildren in his untimely death.
He was a wonderful man with a hearth of gold!
Lynn Werner Driggers

David DeJong

November 2, 2014

On behalf of Pella Christian Grade School we want to send our sympathy to Peggy and the entire Dawson family. We loved the many visits from Rick and Peggy, and we will pray for your family during this difficult time. God bless.

John Ricklefs

November 2, 2014

We are heartsick for your loss and extend our sympathies to the entire family. May God bless you in this tragedy and hold you close. John and Marcie Ricklefs

Diana Silverwood

November 2, 2014

Hi Peggy, this is Diana silverwood its been a while since we've been in contact. Sorry it had to be under these conditions. I was really upset to hear about rick. You both were always right their for everyone that needed help. I am so sorry may god be with you and your family, my prayers are with you.
Diana

Troy Henderson

November 2, 2014

So sorry for Rick's loss Rick was everybody's favorite driver at the DC in Harrisonville he will truly be missed by many my prayers are with you all

Karen Bradford-Barber

November 2, 2014

To all the Dawson's, I know this must be a very hard time for you. I hope you find strength as you lay Rick to rest & he soars with the angels with no more pain. You're all in my thoughts & prayers.

Gary Blanco

November 2, 2014

Rick was one of the nicest men I had the pleasure to know. He was great to talk to, always jovial and pleasant to be around. He was a great asset to the Wal?Mart family of truckers. Never a harsh word. He will be greatly missed. Ottawa 6035

Ray/,Barb Erickson

November 1, 2014

Our prayers,comfort and love to you all.
RAY AND Barb Erickson. KCTD

Lu Larson

November 1, 2014

I am so very sad to learn that Rick has passed way. I haven't seen any of you in ages and ages but have such wonderful memories of the Dawson Family. You all opened your hearts to a young girl far from home. I send my love and prayers to all of you during these sad days; may comfort and memories fill your hearts and the knowing that we will all see him again.

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