Dawn Rayne Pechia

Dawn Rayne Pechia obituary, Detroit Lakes, MN

Dawn Rayne Pechia

Dawn Pechia Obituary

Visit the West Kjos Funeral Home - Detroit Lakes website to view the full obituary.
Dawn Rayne (Cookie) Hanson was born January 2nd, 1956 in Minneapolis, MN to Roy Hanson. Her childhood years were spent in the Frazee and Detroit Lakes areas where she was also educated. In January 1973 she was united in marriage to Don Pechia. To this union four children were born.
Cookie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, crafting, gardening, and tending her beautiful flower beds.
She is survived by her husband Don, children Jody (Josh), Angel (Tom), Brandon (Jeni) and Jessie; grandchildren, Savanna, Caitlin, Courtney, Oliver, Willow, Tarah, and Taylor; Great Grandchild Zaya, sister Bonnie and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her father Roy and brother Dennis.
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West Kjos Funeral Home - Detroit Lakes

900 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

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