Fred was born on March 20, 1937 in Macomb, Illinois to Fred and Mary "Dorothy" Dawson. He worked as an account and business manager for over 30 years. Fred was a veteran of the Air Force serving in the Korean War. He has many hobbies including coin and stamp collecting, genealogy and being a member of the Fresno Lions Club. Fred passed away surrounded by his family at home on February 24, 2022.
Fred is survived by his wife Patricia Dawson, his daughters; Deborah Phillips, Laurie Dawson-Bloomfield and her husband Scott, and Christina Dawson and her husband Robert, his brothers; Donald Dawson, Gerald Dawson and his wife Janet, and Jan Dawson. He also leaves behind his grandchildren; Benjamin, Stephanie, Ariel, Bryce and Kristofer and great-grandson Layne.
Fred was preceded in death by his sister; Dorothy "Jean" Dunleavy, brother; Joseph Dawson, grand-daughter; Victoria Gaudreau and his son-in-law Murry Phillips.
A visitation for Fred will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Calaveras Chapel, 1605 "L" Street, Fresno, CA 93721. A graveside service will occur Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 10:30 am at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 South Cornelia Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmlapazfresno.com for the Dawson family.