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Dawn Craven Obituary
January 9, 1961- July 24, 2015
On July 24, 2015, Dawn Elizabeth (Bugler) Craven, 54, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Dawn was born January 9, 1961 in San Francisco, Ca, the eldest of four children born to H. William "Bill" and Joan Bugler. She grew up in Burlingame and eventually settled down in Turlock, her home for the past 20 years.After attending Mills High School, she entered the CSM nursing program and continued on to earn her Master's degree in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) from Sonoma State University. A devoted caregiver at Modesto's Memorial Hospital as well as the Trauma and Cancer Service Center, Dawn's greatest satisfaction in life was helping and caring for others. While working as an ER/trauma nurse, Dawn began teaching and mentoring student nurses, as well as other health care providers. Her extensive knowledge, interactive teaching methods and humor made Dawn popular with both co-workers and students.
Dawn was always a voracious reader who could often be found curled up on a comfortable chair in her backyard garden, sipping a hot cup of Chamomile tea while perusing the pages of her new favorite novel. She also enjoyed the great outdoors, spending much of her free time camping, hiking and cycling with friends.
She will forever live in the hearts of her husband Ronald Craven, her daughter Danielle Lyman , her brother Glenn (Shelley) Bugler, her sisters Sue (John) Hoffert and Jill (Dennis) Bower, as well as her many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Dawn will be missed by all those whose lives she has touched.
A memorial service will be held at 6 pm Friday August 14, 2015 at Sneider, Sullivan & O'Connell's 977 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in memory of Dawn E. Craven to benefit the Trauma Dept. Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1329 Spanos Ct, Suite C2, Modesto CA 95355.
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Peggy Holbrook
September 10, 2015
To Dawn's family family my condolences...
Dawn was to me first student...then employee....then friend, mentor, work out companion and adventure buddy. We golfed, kayaked, hiked, camped, cycled, snow-shooed, and drove all over California. Every conference was a chance at adventure, a possibility of a new thrift store. Dawn loved to learn, loved to laugh, loved to teach. She was clever. A master of non verbal communication. Smarter than the average bear. I will miss her dearly as will all of my family, her dutch nephews......(my 3 boys). Perhaps that is because she gave the best presents? But also because she was a great conversationalist and always took an interest in what they were up to. She sat through many musical moments on the piano, trumpet, and clarinet. (Some better than others)
Sheila H
July 31, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of Dawn. I will miss working alongside her. At times it was the most stressful situations. She always had a calm about her and control over the situation. I truly enjoyed getting to know Dawn through the years at MMC. She will be missed. God Bless
Lois
July 29, 2015
Dawn, you will be missed. It was such a pleasure working with you and sharing memories.
Catherine Rasmussen
July 28, 2015
I am so sad to hear of Dawn's passing, I originally got to know Dawn through our Masters FNP program we did together. She was so determined and hard working, such an inspiration. I'm very saddened to hear of her passing and my heart and prayers are with you the family now. We've lost a great patient advocate, and wonderful person, and family member.
Reeta Sharma
July 28, 2015
Rest In Peace
Briget Phung
July 28, 2015
It was a privilege to know and work alongside Dawn as she led the Trauma Nurse Core Course at Project Heartbeat in Oakland. She was brilliant, kind, and a great friend. My sympathy to her family and friends.
B.C.
July 28, 2015
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76
Edna Wagner
July 28, 2015
Dear Father, thank you for letting me know Dawn.
I pray that you watch
over her love ones and
help them to stay strong. Amen
Debbie Martin
July 28, 2015
So sorry to hear of Dawn's passing. She was a great nurse and person. I worked with her at Emanuel Medical Center!
Mary Ann Johnston
July 28, 2015
My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with Dawn at CSU, Stanislaus and Memorial Medical Center. At Stanislaus we shared an office when she was the Simulation Coordinator there. She was a very hard worker and cared about the students. She will be truly missed.
Jeff O'Connell
July 28, 2015
EMS lost one of the best ! Love and miss ya
Charlie Farrar
July 28, 2015
To Dawn's Husband and family: I had the pleasure of working with Dawn in the operating room here at MMC teaching her to scrub. I appreciated her willingness to learn and her courteousness. She was the lady that encouraged me and gave me the information to hike Mt Whitney. She will be missed!
July 28, 2015
Dawn taught me many things in the time we worked together. I was always awed by her ability to take on any challenge that came along. The world was a better place because she was in it. My thoughts and prayers to her family. Della Tiwater
Judy Vander Plaats
July 27, 2015
So sorry to learn of Dawn's passing. She was an outstanding nurse- one of the best that I've know, Love and prayers to her family.
Vasti DeFreitas
July 27, 2015
Dawn was a great woman. She was funny, smart, and passionate about nursing. It was my great pleasure to work with her and to know her. Dawn, my friend, you will be greatly missed.
Anna
July 27, 2015
Dawn was also an Operating Room nurse but her heart was ER Trauma. Your smile and quick whit , excellent patient care. Miss you my friend. My thoughts and Prayers to the Family.
Maria Huerta
July 27, 2015
Trauma Dawn, as I fondly refer to you as, you were an awesome nurse and an even better friend. I will truly miss you. Memorial Hospital lost a dedicated employee the day you went to be with the Lord. My condolences to the family.
July 27, 2015
Dawn was an amazing woman, caregiver and peer. I was always amazed at her calm demeanor and expertise.Dawn was truly MMC family,she will be greatly missed, she was an integral part of the Memorial Difference for many years! Goodbye old friends, Kathy Van Slyke
Wilma Talkington
July 27, 2015
Ron, I'm so sorry for your loss Dawn was a awesome nurse, co-worker and friend! And will be deeply missed.
joe decosta
July 27, 2015
The world has lost a super hero in scrubs. Dawn was a fearless advocate for every patient that the cared for and an exemplary teacher! Such a great loss to so many. Prayers for friends and her family.
Mia Alcala
July 27, 2015
To the family members of Dawn please know that she was most respected by her colleagues, I feel every patient she touched had a better outcome due to her skill, knowledge and compassion. Her dry humor and no nonsense attitude made work enjoyable. I'm really happy to have had the honor of working with you Dawn at both memorial and CSU Stanislaus
Greg Hart
July 27, 2015
Dawn was a great person and through extension a great nurse. She really cared about her patients and coworkers. She was extremely knowledgable and was a great mentor to everybody around her. I hope I can be half the great nurse she was in my lifetime. Dawn, you will be missed!
Marsha Lovelace
July 27, 2015
We have lost a great nurse and caretaker! I am honored to have worked with Dawn and to have known her. My condolences to her family.
Simone Dermont
July 27, 2015
I worked with Dawn in education and in the ICU. She was always there for us when we called her as a trauma case manager. She was willing to help and educate even when she was probably pressed for time. She was a kind and insightful person. Words have been hard to find since this came as such a shock to me. It reminds me how precious life is and to fill each day with special people and experiences. You will be missed and know you were loved and appreciated to all of us.
July 27, 2015
Wow Dawn I will miss you! You will always live on in my heart!
Suzie List
July 27, 2015
Dawn was a joy to work with and a wonderful friend. My life is made better because she was my friend.
Ramella Barjesteh
July 27, 2015
Dawn, I'm saddened by your absence but know we'll meet again one day. I enjoyed our conversations when you, Jo, and I would ride to work together. Rest in peace friend until we meet again. ❤
Cindy Robertson
July 25, 2015
Dawn was a wonderful person and to her family our thoughts and prayers are with you.
James Lee
July 25, 2015
Dawn I enjoyed every day we worked together at Memorial Medical Center in the Trauma Department. You were an absolutely wonderful nurse & co-worker.
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