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Debra Jo Dawson, age 62, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 4, 1951, to Robert and Audrey (Gamby) Reddish.
Debra had an eye for decorating and was very fashionable. She enjoyed spending time at Tipsico Lake and loved her Westies. A compassion for others, led Debra to being a caregiver for over 32 years. She was also a longtime member of Zion United Methodist Church.
Debra is survived by her husband, Stephen; brother, Scott (Martha) Reddish; nieces, Kristen Probert; Rachel Murphy; Kimberly Reddish; Allyson Reddish; Carrie Neal; Tammy Dawson; Jenay Frost; Shannon Dawson, Laura Spicer and Alexandria Brown; nephews, Brian Dawson and Justin Brown, and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Friends and family will be received at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee, Ohio on Friday, February 28, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Zion United Methodist Church, 2600 Copeland Blvd. Toledo, Ohio at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Methodist Church; Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center, 3000 Arlington Ave. MS#1197, Toledo, Ohio 43614; Huntington Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Ave. Suite 902 New York, New York 10018 and Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Online condolences may be shared with the family at
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Memories and Condolences
for Debra Dawson
Pam Sisson
March 11, 2014
I was so sorry to hear about Debbie's passing. Steve, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Cinci and Debbie cheerleading together!
Pam Sisson
February 28, 2014
Dear Scott & Family: we were so saddened to hear of your sister's passing. I have recently had another surgery or we would have come to visit you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and Debbie's family.
Butch & Ginny Krueger
Mary Figgins
February 28, 2014
My sympathy goes out to you Steve, and to your family. Debbie was a delightful person. Many good memories from Zion. God Bless you and keep you during this difficult time.
Mary Figgins
February 27, 2014
Debbie, So many great memories of spending time with you. You were an awesome caregiver and always so much fun to be around. Rest in peace, my friend. Love and prayers to your family and friends. Love, Suzanne Seferian de la Pena Coral Springs, Fl.
Kyle (Gamby) Muston
February 27, 2014
So sad to hear of the passing of my most favorite childhood cousin. We spent many hours playing during our holiday visits. Favorite Christmas gift was the "wig hats" my sister, Debbie and I received one Christmas...We spent hours styling them and putting on fashion shows for our parents and our brothers. LOL I used to think she had the most beautiful shiny hair and red lips, I had ever seen. She and Steve seemed to always be so happy together. I will forever cherish the family memories.
Mary Ann Harms - Grady
February 27, 2014
Great memories of Debbie all through high school. I am going to miss that smile.
Dee Kern
February 27, 2014
Steve and family... So very sorry to hear this news. I am so thankful to have met Debbie when both of us were caring for our parents.. she was such an inspiration to me.
Dee Kern
Sherry Kasten'Martin
February 26, 2014
So sorry to hear of Deb's passing - was such a beautiful bubbly person. I knew Debbie from grade school and Bowsher. I have many fond memories of her. So sad... We send prayer's to the family. God's Speed
Sue Kwapich
February 26, 2014
Sending my deepest sympathy to Debbie's family. Steve, I'm not sure if we met, the last time I saw Debbie, in person, was about 10 years ago at my Uncle Pete's (George Plath)80th birthday party. Thanks to Facebook, I connected with Debbie a few months ago, and am so happy that I had that opportunity to say hello. I met Debbie when I was about 10 years old, and she was probably 18 years old, and I thought she was the coolest of cool! So happy that she touched my life, and I hope she's dancing with the stars!
Jeffrey Laurence
February 26, 2014
I feel blessed to have known such a wonderful and kind lady for as long as I have, she was a bright spot in my day and the wonderful memories of our time together I will always cherish.
Steve, My thought and prayers are with you.
Judy Mason
February 26, 2014
Debba Jo-my BFF before BFF's. I love you forever. Peace, comfort and joy to all your family and your family of friends. You are best!!! Judda
Lynne Helm
February 26, 2014
So very saddened to read of DebDeb's passing. Many memories during Bostwick Braun days that continued for years. My prayers to Steve. My prayers are also with rest of the family.
Robert Pockmire
February 26, 2014
Was so looking forward to seeing her again...someday. Great memories from Bowsher days.
Chris (Dreps) Ryan
February 26, 2014
So saddened to hear of Deb's passing. Steve, you and Deb were such a wonderful, happy couple. May she always be in your heart.
Susan Mayrant
February 26, 2014
Loving thoughts of Deb and prayers for Steve's strength at this very difficult time! We will miss our Deb Deb!
John Thomas
February 26, 2014
Always sad to see a class mate leave us so soon. She will be missed.
Lois Guess
February 26, 2014
I was so saddened about the passing of Deb. She was such a joyful person. We had many memories at Bostwick Braun. My prayers and thoughts are with you Steve.
Sherry Hack
February 26, 2014
In loving memory of a "beautiful" person who was very special to me. Over the years we had shared many happy times together and I will cherish them always. I love you "Deb" and will never forget you. My heartfelt sympathy to you Steve, and God bless you always.
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