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Richard Dawson Obituary
Dick was born Oct. 6, 1928, in Marshalltown, Iowa. His military career was 1946 through 1948 and again 1951 through 1953. His working career was with the Lennox Furnace Co. in Iowa, Colorado and as a territory manager in Nebraska.
He leaves behind his wife, Avonelle; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mark Dawson, Douglas and Sheri Dawson; a daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Robert Hinds; granddaughters, Bailey and Jill; and grandsons, Ryan and Cody.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying sports of hunting, fishing and in retirement bike riding, hiking and tennis.
At Dick's request a service will be when he and his wife of 58 years take their final journey together.
Donations in his memory may be made to a special charity of your choice.
Please sigh the guestbook at theindependent.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Jim McElroy
February 13, 2012
Dick was one of the finest men I ever knew. Sorry Avie. I will pray for both of you.
February 11, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Dicks passing. I will remember all the hours we spent playing HandBall!!!
Mary Jayne Schroder
February 10, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
VAC
February 9, 2012
To the family: As you grieve of sadness may the "hearer of prayer" help you to endure this time of sorrow and grant you peace. My deepest condolences. (Psalms 65:2)
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