David Dawe Obituary
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Dave was born in Iron Mountain, MI, on November 14, 1951, son of the late Charles and Joyce (Israelson) Dawe and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, Class of 1969. A student of Northern Michigan University, Dave loved the outdoors, especially riding his bike and collecting cans. A lifelong resident of the area, he was known around town as the original "Can Man", collecting cans for the last 35-40 years. He was quite knowledgeable about sports and enjoyed sketching and visiting with his many friends in town, including Denise Martin and her 3 children, Heather, Danny and Seth. He especially loved when his college buddies from Dakota House would come to get him and bring him to Marquette to golf and reunite with his best friends.
Along with his mother and father, Dave is preceded in death by a sister, Sue Dawe.
A visitation for David Dawe will be held Friday, February 28, 2025, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am at the church. Anyone in the community who knew and loved Dave is invited to honor him by attending his services on Friday.
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Condolences to the family of David Dawe may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.
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Jonathan Buth
May 29, 2025
Dave....I kept looking for you on your bike. The weather turned nice and I missed you outside Walgreens. Just last night I found out the sad news. I really miss you and just had to write this....I always thought we´d talk again. I´ll keep your sketches, and a memory of your dry humor. It was hard to hear, and I miss you man! Seems I´m late to everything in life....:)
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Michael Parent
February 13, 2025
Condolences to Dave's family. I enjoyed the many times visiting with Dave outside different retailers while he sat sketching. It's hard to imagine Iron Mountain without him.
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