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Dr. John Dawson and Jean BURNS DDS

1937 - 2017

Dr.  John Dawson and Jean BURNS DDS obituary, 1937-2017, Tucson, AZ

BORN

1937

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Adair Funeral Homes - Dodge Chapel

1050 N. Dodge Blvd

Tucson, Arizona

John BURNS Obituary

BURNS, Dr. John Dawson DDS and Jean Longtime Tucson dentist Dr. J. Dawson Burns passed away on October 1, 2017 following an extended illness. Born in Tucson on June 23, 1937, Daws Burns was raised in Tucson and Grand Prairie, TX and graduated Culver Military Academy in 1955. Dawson then attended the University of Arizona and graduated from dental school at Loyola University of Chicago in 1963. Daws entered private practice as a general dentist in Tucson in 1964 and treated patients in Tucson and Green Valley for more than 40 years. Well known across Tucson as a Little League dad, somewhat reluctant horse ranch owner, wine aficionado, western art collector, skilled woodworking craftsman and humorist, none who knew him will soon forget his hearty laugh or generous spirit. Preceded in death by Jean, his wife of 57 years (August 24, 2013). Daws is survived by daughter, Diane of Scottsdale, AZ; son, Jack of Tucson and son, Brad and daughter-in-law, Lindsay of Las Vegas, NV. Those wishing to remember Dawson with a charitable donation may contact The March of Dimes or KeepMemorayAlive.org. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 7, 2018.

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Susan Pearce

February 9, 2018

Dear Jack -
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathies to you and your family.

Little League Team - 1972

Troy Peterson

January 27, 2018

Dr Burns was our family dentist for all my years of growing up here in Tucson. Used to play with his sons, Jack and Brad. Diane worked at my mom and dad's ranch when I was little. She was in my mom's 4H club too. Haven't seen her since 2001. Some wonderful memories of Dr Burns and playing on his Little League teams. I got my first bicycles from he and Mrs Burns too. They were such wonderful people to my mom & dad, Zip & Jinny Peterson!!!! He was my mom's dentist even till around 2005 I believe or longer.

Kay Hanley

January 17, 2018

I was one of your dads first patients when he opened his office on Broadway. When he retired, my family of 5 was sad. Then he unretired and called and said he was back and we went back to him. Visited them in Montana at their beautiful place on the lake. Your dad and I exchanged jokes for 40 years. Had a lot of good laughs along the years. My condolences to all of you and I thank you for the letter when he passed. He was a dear friend.

Ann Boland

January 7, 2018

Dear Diane, Ed and I extend our sympathy to you and your brothers on the death of your parents--Jean several years ago and Daws recently. The obit mentioned a long illness, so I'm hoping that the worry and anxiety of his illness will be replaced by warm, loving memories.

I have such fond memories of attending the annual Christmas party. Jean introduced me to The Sausage Shop, and I fell a little in love with holiday bears.

If there is anything we can do to help you with the Tucson transition, please call. We are in town until 3/14/18.

January 7, 2018

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time

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