June Dawson
June Dawson, 93, formerly of Greenville, OH went to be with the Lord on
June 25, 2011. She spent the last few years of her life living at
Brighton Gardens in Centerville, OH.
She was born in Gettysburg, OH to the late David and
Desse Kyle. She married Keith Dawson in July 1942 at Camp Bowie, TX, by
Presbyterian Chaplain Ben Rose.
During WWII, while her husband served overseas, June
was postmaster of the Gettysburg Post Office where she later served as
clerk for over 30 years.
June loved her church where she was a life-long
member of the former Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Gettysburg.
She cherished her many Darke County friends and especially music from
the big band era.
Preceding June in death were her parents David and
Desse Kyle, husband Keith Dawson, son David Dawson, three sisters
Dorothy (Bill) Brewer, Margaret (Ralph) Leckleider and Garnet (Paul)
Yount. June's family and her six nieces and nephews, along with their
children and spouses, brought her much happiness and enjoyment
throughout her life.
June is survived by grandson Brian (Lynn) Dawson of
Centerville, OH, granddaughter Angie (Steve) Rhynard of Parma, OH, and
three wonderful great-grandchildren, Kayla and Kyle Dawson and Nathan
Rhynard.
There will be a services held on Tuesday July 5,
2011 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.
Burial will follow in Gettysburg Cemetery. Family will receive
friends 1 hour prior to services on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributions, in June's memory, can be made to:
The Hospice of Dayton
324 Wilmington Ave.
Dayton, OH 45420
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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