Hey Tuni it's bunk, I just wanted to say I'm sorry about not being able to show up at your other service in your home town, I could hardley walk because of my back, I'm having surgery next week there going to put pins and a bracket in my back, I have a slip disc that's sitting on my nerves it the right side, God I wish you could be with me like you were last year. I miss you so much, my heart hurts, a piece of it has been pulled apart so it aches all the time. I think about you always. By the way Megan is having a baby, so that's means that we are going to be great grandparents. The baby is due in Oct. All the family is good, we talk about you all the time and all the times we would be mischieviest. I missed sending you a snowglobe this year for your birthday. Hope your having fun up there with your mom. I love you very much my best friend and my sister I never had, you and I had it all.  Your best friend Bunkie. Christopher is ok in AFhganistan, my brother Gary said you were always happy. Love Tuni  Bunkie

Cheers to you mom...We wish you were here with us...I LOVE YOU...MUAH..XX OO

Aye Tuni,    Happy Birthday, almost birthday twin. I thought of you on the 16th, then again on mine the 17th.  We're 61 now!!!! Holy Toledo, where did the time go?  Your girls are beautiful & grand kids too, you would be proud.  I'm glad I connected w/them, my son & the girls became texting friends & long lost cousins.  Love Ya Tune, Linda :}

Cheers to you MOM!!!! Happy Birthday!! I love and miss you tons...Love you..

Mom I just wanted to wish you a Happy B- day!!! we miss you so much and love you. Always in our hearts..

Love you!!!

My friend, I so miss you at so many times, especially today when I am planting daisies for Nikki....
When I am out in my garden I sit on my swing and I think how you must be enjoying the beautiful gardens in heaven and walking and talking with God.
Did you meet my dad yet?
If so, I wonder if you are sitting by the chystle river, with your toes in and talking about our families and saying,
"Wow, wait untill they get here, they won't believe it!"
Remember you told me how much you wanted to see your Mom and Dad again?
God knew how much you missed them and there you are, like your cousin said, your eyes dancing as you laugh!
I hope you can look down and see your beautiful daughters and sons-in-love and how they all adored you and miss you! And I hope you can watch as Zoie goes to her dances and how pretty she is...such a mini Nikki! And Cody the mechanical little mini Kevin! My oh my my friend...I wish you could come back and be at Katie's graduation...from college! My little peanut...I wish you could be here so you could come to her campout. I also wonder, do you see the newest member of our family?
Hopefully Hermen is there, joking with you and my Dad about happy times.
Sometimes I wish I could join you, only because this world is so messed up right now, I long to be in a better place...but untill it is my turn I will do the best I can down here.
But one thing I know for sure, I can never fill your shoes as a Mom or Grandma...Zoie and I were just talking about you the other day...how you took some of your grandkdids to a motel (spare of the moment)and you all went to Raging Waters...
And you also went to disneyland...
The memories of you are plenty and I promis I will help keep your memory of a wonderful grandma alive to Zoie and Cody...
And I will keep doing the same with your girls, especially Nikki...
Today I will plant daisys in memory of you.
I love you my friend.
Rest in Peace...Your lovely daughters and your beautiful grandchildren will carry on your precious memory and legacy! 
It is so touching how for Mother's Day your daughters flew you to your final resting place and your wishes were carried out! You must be so proud!
Happy Mother's Day in heaven!

Tuni I can't believe your gone.  We were born one day apart, in the same hospital & were in the baby nursery together at Mercy Hospital in Denver, CO.  I always thought of you as a special/favorite cousin.  We had so much fun during the summer's at Grandma's house in Brighton. Horseback riding w/the neighbor boys, you showing me your new school clothes.  Buying swimsuits & swimming at the pool in Salina Kansas & flirting w/the guys. You had the most beautiful eyes, they danced when you laughed. Speaking of laughing, we had so much fun laughing at each other's accents!!!  Your Chicago & my West Coast talk!!!   Loved seeing you in Cali in the '80's on the way to pick up my son's at thei dad's.  How we joked about your girls & my boys being cousins & hoped they'd behave themselves w/each other!!!  Well girl, you keep a place open for me in Heaven & we'll start up again where we've left off at different times.  As usual, your a little ahead of me.  Love you Tune, always. Your Cousin

Mom~This Mothers Day Angie and I will be flying to Colorado to lay you to rest. On Grandma's Birthday!!!! I ALWAYS promised you mom that I would lay you there with Grandma...It kills me knowing that I cannot visit you but you are ALWAYS in my thoughts,dreams,and life...You were the best mom ever..Thank you for everything you taught me and shown me. I want to be like you..You will forever live in my kids,dave,and my hearts..We love you mom...I know heaven is blessed to have you there.And I am sure they are all laughing..Youn were a good and fun person...Please promise me that you will watch, and guide us all through life...You were my best friend!!! Love you always "YOUR BABY GIRL" BUBB XXOO

Dear Dawson family, 
I'm so saddened by the news of Donna's death.  We had knowed each other for a very long time and had shared some precious memories. I will hold you all in my heart and keep you all in my prayers.  You have my deepest sympathy.

Fellow '59 Gal
Linda Snyder Pickett

Happy New Years Mom....I miss you so very much....I know you will be with me in 2011...Please guide me in the right direction and help me in the time of need...I love and miss you dearly...R.I.P. lOVE Bubb

Missing you soooo much mom...The Holidays are coming and it is a very difficult time for me...I went to church to pray for you today. I love and miss you..You will be in my prayers and thoughts ALWAYS!!!! I LOVE U...Love Bubb

G'ma Tuni, Not only do we miss you but I miss your laugh most of all!!! no really, sometimes i can still hear it coming from next door!!! hahaha

MOM....Today is a very bad day for me....I have been thinking of you ALL day. The Holidays are coming and I am having a hard time.I need you to be here for me and my family...We have so many things to ask you.Please know that we are thinking of you EACH and EVERY day...Thanks mom for everthing you have done for us. We will never forget you... You will live in our hearts forver!!!! R.I.P...I love you...XXXX OOOO....Love Your Bubbie

I love you soooo much mom...I think about you everyday....I love you...R.I.P. Love your Bubbie...XXX OOO

dear grandma tuni, i love u very much and miss u a lot its been hard with out u here but i know ur in a better place. all always remember tht u were very special 2 my whole family. and we'll always remember how u were. with all my love SIERRA

During my walk every day I think of you, Tuni...and I pray for your family.
One day as I was at Pismo beach recently I thought I heard your voice.
I turned around but I didn't see you.
Could it be your voice traveled to the beach all the way from heaven?
What I would give to have you here just to hear your voice, just to hug you, just to laugh with you one more time.
There has not been one day that has gone by that I don't think of you and your family.
I thank God you were in all of our lives.
I miss you my friend.
I will miss you especially in the summers when we would go to the river and I will miss you at our Christmas party..
I will see your eyes in the twinkling lights and hear your laughter in the Christmas carols.
I will dance with you in the moonlight and walk with you in the snowy forest.
Untill we meet again, I will miss every part of you!
I loved how you could be yourself nomatter who was there, nomatter what people thought.
I want to be more like you.
I love you,
Friends for ever, 
Sheryle,,,Rest in Peace my friend

Hi Mom....It's now 7 weeks since you passed. I am still having a difficult time. I think about you each and every day...I miss talking and laughing with you. Do you know how many times I have picked up the phone to call you? MANY...I wish you were here. I feel empty,numb, and lost without you here. I just want you to know that I love you so much..And I wanted to thank you again for the woman and mother that you made me..I could never thank you enough for that. Please ALWAYS watch over me and my family. You will live forever in our hearts...I LOVE U MOM...R.I.P. Love~ Bubb

Dear Tuni...yesterday I was swinging in my garden and I thought of you and the times we sat in that swing together and chatted.
And I wanted you here, just one more time to talk, laugh, and share cute stories of our kids and grandkids...
I will always cherish the memories I have of you here...
The river
BBQ's
Christmas and Santa...
Walks in the forest
dancing and listening to music
hanging out being silly
and I really miss being able to call you.
Instead I just talk to you and I hope you can hear me.
I remember how much you loved getting the newsletter from us and crying about the pictures in there and thanking me for sending it.
It will break my heart to not send you one.
I am hoping you know you were one of my best friends...I am hoping I told you and showed you while you were here...
You were the bomb, the cool grandma and the life of the party...I miss you so much...

Hi tuni, its amanda... it feels weird, not seeing you like i usually do and not going to lunch or shopping with my mom. it's hard for me to imagin that somebody thats always been apart of my familys life and a part of my life just isnt going to be around anymore. I couldnt think of anything good to say, so instead I just want to thank you. Thank you for being my mom's best friend, thank you for always being there for her and for always being there for me. Im going to miss that crazy awesome personality of your's that always brightened up the room. I'm sure toby is there with you, so in a way that makes me a little less sad. Im sure patches is there too... say hi to chad and my pops for me kay? love you tuni, you'll always be alive in my heart <3.

Tuni this is Bunki, where are you we are suppose to go to Tucson on Friday, I know stop and get your coke lots of ice.
Please come talk to me I miss you so much it's like part of my heart is gone and it's trying to heal. Your Bunki I love you always.

mom i really miss you... I hope you know how much i love you and how you meant to me as a mom... I will keep your memory alive as i tell your stories.. I am so happy you told me what a wonderful mom i am.. and i will miss the way you would tell me the apple didn't fall far from the tree..thinking of you.. i want to call you so i will go and pray to you.. love you

Steph, Dave, Sierra and Jake.  I am so sorry for your loss.  I cannot begin to imagine the amount of pain that you are going through.  Just know that your mom is watching over you everyday.  She is so proud of you Steph.  You are a wonderful mother, wife, and especially -sister.  I pray for you all everyday.  I wish I could be there to tell you I Love You and give you a long sister hug.  
I only met your mom once and she was a blast to be around.  I know she will be truly missed.
We love you all and miss you.
Love,
Kristina, Sean and Kaden

Mom..Today is a bad day for me.It has been 11 days since you left us.I am trying to be strong for I know that is what you want. I miss your smile, your smell, and of coarse your loud mouth. And what I would do today to hear you..You were the best mom to us girls. The best grandma to the kids...My kids will never grow up not knowing who you were...We will talk about you every day. Jake prays to you every night before he goes to bed.I know you are there with him. Please watch over us each and every day...We love you mom. and when you think I am ready PLEASE come to me.. I LOVE YOU...Rest In Peace MOM...Until we meet again..XXOO

Dear Tuni,
How I wish you were here, I would take you to the river this weekend...
And we would BBQ after...
Play with our kids and our grandkids and laugh while we played instruments around the campfire.
But in many ways you are here...
I feel your presence and warmth while I enter Kev and Nik's home, I sense your smell in a flower and see your free spirit in the butterflies.
And I miss you and think how God couldn't of picked a better Mother in love for my son, a better grandma for my grandkids or a better Mom for my Nikki...and Tuni, God couldn't of picked a better buddy for me these past years as He did in you...
I will miss your smile, your excitement, yours and my talks about the kids, the grandkdids, our hurts, our pain and our fun memories, I want to call you but since now I can no longer, I will write you..
Whatz Up? Tuni Toons...Say Hi to Jesus for me, and although I can never fill your shoes, I will be there for your grandkids and girls if they need me.
I will look for you in the clouds for someday we all shall join you and what a glorius reunion that shall be.
I know you are so proud of how family and friends lifted you up in honor at your memorial. God Bles Them my friend,

Rest well tuni, only once met you in life but I knew you're the most cheerful person and lots of fun. Love

Sis, Dave, Sierra & Jacob,
I am sadden that each of you have to go through this.  It hurts me seeing my love ones hurt so much. Each of you are in my prayers.  I am here for each of you anytime....No matter what!!!

Dearest Sis, David, Sierra & Jacob,  I am very sadden that you have to go thru this pain. I have been in your shoes when I lost MY TIA....I pray each second, day and night to give each of you the strength to get through this.  It won't be easy but the Lord will provide the strength for each hurdle you each will be going through.  The Lord will also comfort each of you.  
I can say so much more but as I type I become emotional.  

I LOVE YOU GUYS...

To Tuni, As long as I am in this earth, I will watch over Steph and your grand kids...I know how precious they are to you as they are to me.

To the Dawson family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his PEACE, LOVE and STRENGHT in this time of sorrow. She will always be remembered by her family just by the story's she has told and by the story's told of her. May she R.I.P

Ang, Nik, Sister Friend, Dave & family...in a few hours you will lay a wonderful woman to rest, I can't be there in person but my soul is with you. I hope the prayers and love allow you to heal from the pain and find joy in her peace in heaven and your memories. I love and miss you all.

Stephanie & Family.....
When somebody dies, a cloud turns into an angel, and flies up to tell God to put another flower on a pillow.A bird gives the message back to the world, and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry. People disappear, but they never really go away. The spirits up there put the sun to bed, wake up grass, and spin the  earth in dizzy circles. Sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the dayime, when they're supposed to be sleeping. They paint the rainbows and also the sunsets and make waves splash and tug at the tide. They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes. And when they sing wind ongs,they whisper to us, don't  miss me too much. The view is nice and I'm doing just fine.....

Joelda (Blanca's Friend)

Stephanie and Dawson Family.....May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always. Extending deep and Heartfelt Sympathy to you and your family.
Lov Blanca, Greg, Devin & Justin

To the Dawson Family,

I am so deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Tuni. May God Bless you and your Families during this very saddened time and I pray you feel comfort in knowing she is as peace. Our prayers are with you.

Love,
John, Laurie, Lauren and Christian Bourquin

We are truly sorry for the loss of a unique lady. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be greatly missed by us all. Our prayers are with you,and your family. Always, The Harding-Waters Family.

Buddy , Stephanie Angie,Nicki; We are very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a one of my oldest and dearest friends. we will miss her, and i will always remember are good times together. love, Pat and Rick Looper and all our family. Crystal Lale, Il.

May our prayers and thoughts be with the Dawson family at this time of loss. We will miss Tuni for the freind she was and the good times we had.

The Hoopers Rick & Pat  Crystal Lake Il

Tunifish,I know your still here laughing at all of us making a BIG fuss over this..When we could be sneaking off to the lounge and doing some karoke and shots.Dont tell pangie!!! heya uncle willly!!!!Hey girls uncle willys here.. Dont tell ward!!!!Tuni.. Dont worry he watching tv..hahaha!!You always pertected me from the warden!! Going to miss laughing crying then dancing with ya!!!! hey that bar tender is so slow isn't he uncle willy???Ya!!Lets blow this pop stand...Cya at happy hour!!!Thanks for being there always as the best sister inlaw..
love always,
Uncle Willy

to the dawson family                                    we are so sorry for your loss not only have we lost a loving family member .but we have lost a truly kind n giving person . all the times of her laughter i will never forget .she was not only my sister in law she equledas my best friend. we will miss her always. I prey lord jesus to hold in love our lost one and that she suffers no longer in pain and that in one or more ways reminds us each and every dayof her smiles and laughter .she brought to so many lives she toych.our prayers I sharewith all. she will truly be missed god bless . love marie and gary dawson

TO All The Dawson Family
My heart and love go out too all of you.
I can only say ,stay close too the Lord now in youre time of sorrow. He is the only one who can ease youre pain. Know one day you will be with her again, and now she is in the arms of Our Savior. And has found the joy andpeace she so long for. Love you all Babe

TOO ALL THE DAWSONS
OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOUS>
YOURE ROYAL COUSINS ROBERTSANDRA PIERCY AND FAMILYS

Buddy and the dawson girls. I can remember what a free sprit Tunie was. And how much she loved all of yous. And the love you all had for her. She will be truly missed. But belive you will see her one day again, and you will all be a family once again. She is in the arms of Our Savior now and she finally found peace, and the love she so wanted. My love too all of yous Babe *Sandra Gerboth8

My heart goes out to you and all your family Steph. I remember how much fun your Mom was when we were teens. I'll be there Monday for you. My prayers and love for you always.

Tuni, I will miss your wonderful smile and bright eye's. I also want to thank you for allowing me the chance to experience laughter,love,and wisdom through you.You will alway's be in my heart. We shall met again my friend rest in peace.
Don't weep at my grave, for I am not there, I've a date with a butterfly to dance in the air. I'll be singing in the sunshine, wild and free, Playing tag with the wind, while waiting for thee. Rest now my condolences to thee Family. xoxoxoxo Melinda, Herman,Jesse,Anthony

I am so sorry for your loss. I will  always cherish the memories of Tuni forever! She was like a 2nd Mom to me growing up. I will not forget her cheerful voice, her laughter, and the happiness she brought to all. I know right now she that she is in Heaven bringing smiles and laughter to other loved ones like her parents. Tuni, you will forever be in my heart.

tunniefish I will always love you we had alot of fun you and me  we laughed all the time we sang we drank we danced I will miss you rest in peace till we meet again your mother in law Mary Dawson

Dear Angie Stephanie and Nicole my heart goes out to all of you and your families I loved your mom she always made us laugh we have a lot of good memories  she loved to sing dance and and make everyone smile most of all she Loved all of you we will miss her dearly but we will always love and remember her my prayers are with you all I wish I could be there but my heart is with you all just know she will always be on your shoulders so keep singing because she will be singing with you she was a special mom and grandma and will be truely missed by all of us Love your Aunt Debi

Steph, Angie, Nikki, and Families,
Just wanted to let you all know you are in our thoughts.  Your mom was a funny person.  She always had a smile on her face when ever I saw her.  Not sure how she got her nick name.  When I was a little girl (like 3 or 4) I thought is was her real name. (lol) She will be missed by many.  Just know that when it rains, she is crying with or for you, when there is wind she is wispering to you so listen closely. When you are missing her a song will come on the radio, it will be one that reminds you of her or one of her faves. That is how she will let you know everyting is ok.
She lives on through you and your families. Love to all

We Love You Tunnie And We Will Miss You Love your mother in law Mary,Debi Jolene and all of us God Bless rest in peace Love Forever Debi

Mom, I wish you were here with us, you have a heart of gold, everyone who has ever met you loved your personality.... I wish now I could be more like you..I wish my boys could have known you alot longer....thank you for always believing in me as a mom.... I wish I could just hug you 1 more time and tell you how sorry I am and how much I love you.... You were and always will be the best mom I could have ever asked for....Love you...Ang

I just want to express my condolences to you all.  Your Mom was my Mom's best friend.  They always took care of each other.  Tuney will be sorely missed.

Your Mom was my Mom's best friend.  Whenever they were together, you'd think they've been best friends since they were 5!  My Mom was a different person whenever she was with Tuni. They'd dance, sing, and laugh at all the old songs or the old movies they'd watch. They always had a good time and sometimes... too much fun!  LOL!  Overall, Tuni was a special person who was always smiling and laughing about something.  She will be in everyone's hearts forever.

Tuni, thanks for being such a great mother in  law to me all these years.I will always remember your beautiful smile and how your voice always sounded so excited,whenever you had an idea you could always talk me int doing it.I love how spontaneous that you were ans will always remember you making me chipped beef for breakfast,you were such a great mother to me and nikki and the coolest grandmother to our children I love you and will miss hearing you call me Kev

I will miss my buddy...the laughs as well as the tears. I wanted to spend more time kicking up dirt at the river, or on a quad ride. I wanted more times with you and us sitting around the campfire being silly...or taking a quad ride down dirt roads. I wanted to see you sit on Santa's lap and I wanted to hug and kiss you more times. You left us too soon, you were a great friend to me...we were girls of the sixties, we burned our bras and we flashed peace signs.
We understood one another. You were also an awesome and loving mother to your three beautiful daughters and the type of grandmother I admired.
This shock will take time to heal. And I will never ever forget you.
You will be missed my friend, untill we meet again, I love you and I have no doubt you are in heaven, instead of kicking up red dirt you are kicking up gold dust on the streets of gold. That brings me hope and comfort.
May God comfort us all, we have lost a wonderful person and we shall cling to our memories which are many.

Your mom was my best friend. I feel blessed to have had Tuni in my life. She was always there for me and my family in times of joy and saddness. I can't imagine life without her. My family and I(Bunki) will miss her terribly.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She will always be in my heart.

Steph, David, Sierra & Jake...I have some very fond memories of your Mom/Gramma. She was my very 1st sister-in-law!!!  I really loved being around her, too!!  I will always remember the crazy song she would sing when she bounced you on her knees when you were a baby, Steph!!!  I can still hear her singing it now!!!  I know Tuni loved all of you a lot!!  She will be missed by many.  She is in heaven now, her new home...our eternal home!  I am so glad I had the chance to see her at Melissa's wedding.  I pray God will grant strength, comfort & peace to your entire family during this difficult time.  Call me anytime you need to talk, Steph...that is what family is for.  Love to all of you...Aunti Ruth, Charles, Matt, Caitlin, Andrew & Thomas

Steph, David, Sierra & Jake...I have some very fond memories of your Mom/Gramma! Tuni was my very 1st sister-in-law, and I always loved being around her! I will always remember the crazy song that she sang when she bounced you on her knees when you were a baby, Steph!!! I know Tuni loved all of you a lot. I am so glad I got to see her again at Melissa's wedding!!  She will be missed by many. She is in heaven now, her new home...our eternal home!  Call me anytime you need to talk,I am here for you!  I pray God will grant strength, comfort & peace to your entire family during this difficult time.  Much love to all of you...Aunti Ruth, Charles, Matt, Caitlin, Andrew & Thomas

Special memories of our friend Tuni include one night when she was visiting us in our kitchen and celebrated St. Patrick's Day with us..Tuni made me my first Baked Alaska Pie. As she lit it on fire, she stole the show and her audience was touched with the gift of joy.
That night a few more friends arrived and Tuni proceeded to light the pie a second time...and captured even more audience.
In other words, she could be the life of the party wherever she went and our family certainly were touched by the love and laughter she shared!
Now, our dear friend Tuni, it is your turn to be in the audience of heaven, watching down on all of us and may we all bring you the same joy and laughter like you brought to us!
Our hearts and our prayers go out to all of the Dawson family...thank you for sharing her with us, we will miss her. Our tears here on earth will be turned to joy in heaven, where there is no longer pain or sorrow!

Sister friend,
How my heart aches for you, just be at peace knowing your mom has seen you and your sisters grow to be beautiful people. She will watch over you from heaven. Here on earth, we will hold you tight. I love you.

I lost a good mother -n -law and a friend. We had goods time and thanks for everything u have done for me . you were always someone I could talk to. you will be missed. I will always keep your memories and share them always.IM GOING TO MISS YOU SAYING my name.Thanks for being who you are a true loving person.love you your Son- n- Law Dav.........

My mom was my best freind..I cannot believe she is no longer here with me.I will never forget her smile,laugh,or her bubbly personality..I just want to tell her I love her and thank her for the mom and woman I am today..You'll be missed mom...FOREVER in my heart..I love you..R.I.P.

Bill and I are so sorry for your loss.Shes in heaven with my mom now, watching over us. Our prayers are with all of you.

How Blessed I feel to have Tuni in my life! She radiates love with every look, touch, and word. I will forever be thankful to God for creating such a masterpiece. She will live forever in our hearts! All our love to you, Tuni, and your family...Carolyn, Jim, Ashley, and Jamie xoxo

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. In loving memory of a wonderful person (mom). I will love you and miss you always.

Bubb, Ang, Nik and families...my deepest sympathy goes out to you all as your are grieving the loss of a very special mother, grandma, and friend.  Tuni was such a fun, free spirit that was full of energy and always had a smile and great laugh.  Take comfort in the wonderful memories you all shared together and know that the bond you shared with Tuni was a special one...not everyone is so lucky to have.  Tuni is loved by so many and much happiness surrounded her.  She will be missed but her memory will never fade.  Love to you all.  Hugs

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Donna Dawson

June 16, 1950 – August 16, 2010

Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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