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1930
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2023
Richard Dawson Obituary
Think of music events throughout the Owens Valley area and Dick was there, either organizing events, tuning pianos, or fundraising.
Think horse endurance riding, and Dick is sure to come to mind.
Think Deep Springs College music? Yep, Dick Dawson. How many of you were taught piano by him? Or had your piano tuned by him? Yes, he will be missed on so many levels.
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for Richard Dawson
Christy Stockton (Heslep)
July 9, 2023
Mr. Dawson taught me to play several musical instruments. I can still hear him saying, " bop, bop, bah". He taught us to play jazz and was so patient with his students. He will be missed! Sending love and hugs to Mrs. Dawson, another great teacher!
Kit Morin Maguire
May 28, 2023
Dick was a gentle teacher at Benton School and taugh both of my children to play instruments. I remember riding with Dick and telling him he was crazy to ride the Teri´s. He loved his horses and as I did mine. I know that that was one of his Joys! Kit
Sam Walker
May 6, 2023
Worked with him in 1965 at the Yodler. Amazing energy and Joy.
Jane McGrath
May 5, 2023
Such a great guy and great horseman. It was always such a pleasure to visit with Dick and Carolyn at endurance rides. A life well lived, and a joy to others.
DB Mattovich
May 5, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Leslie Bonta Krause
April 26, 2023
Mr. Dawson worked for my dad, Gus Bonta. at Inyo-Mono National Bank way back! He was also my piano teacher. I remember a wonderful, kind man. Sending love to his family.
Crockett Dumas & Terry Banister
April 25, 2023
Crockett Dumas & Terry Banister
April 25, 2023
Crockett Dumas & Terry Banister
April 25, 2023
Dick and Carolyn Dawson, one of the greatest delights of our life. Riding Endurance rides with them, touring Deep Springs Ranch School and spending time with them in Hammil Valley were alway joyous times.
Gayle Todd
April 25, 2023
Yep, tuned a piano. An Owens Valley fixture who will be sorely missed.
A befitting writeup for an extraordinary man.
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