Dawn Rae (Miers) Neilson

Dawn Rae Neilson was called Home on September 5th, 2024 in Sun Valley, Nevada at 61 years young surrounded by her husband and three daughters after a five year battle with Alzheimer's dementia.

Dawn was a vibrant, loving, and compassionate individual who beamed a spark as bright as the morning sunrise. She gave truth to her namesake "the beginning of happiness" and those around her always felt how compassionate and caring she was. Dawn was extremely devout in her faith until her last breath escaped her and now she is resting in Heaven with God and his angels.

Dawn was born in Portsmouth, Virginia March 26th, 1963. She was raised in a military home and moved around during her childhood as the eldest of her four siblings Tad, Scott, Marsh and DeLacy. Dawn met Tennas Neilson in 1981 while attending Blackfoot High School and started dating shortly after and were married in March of 1983. No time was wasted before they started their family and welcomed their three children into the world. Together they moved throughout Washington from 1985 until relocating to the Reno area in 2020. Dawn loved to help people and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant until she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2019.

Dawn is survived by Tennas Neilson, her devoted husband of 41 years. Her three daughters Jamee Neilson (David Torres) of Goodyear, AZ; Corinna Neilson of Yelm, WA; Cassee Davis (Robert Davis) of Harrison Township, MI. Her seven grandchildren Mitchael, Malaki, Neco, Jazlyn, Markael, Raedon, and Skiela. Dawn is preceded in death by both of her parents Edwin Miers Jr. and Wilma Miers.

There are no services planned at this time as these were Dawn's wishes. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to your favorite Alzheimer's charity.