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Eugene V. Dawson
12/26/1925 — 04/20/2010
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Oakville, WA
Eugene V. Dawson
Eugene "Gene" V. Dawson
Eugene V. Dawson of Richland passed away at the age of 84 in his home on April 20, 2010. He lived in Richland for 58 years.
Gene retired from the Hanford Fire Department as a Battalion Chief after more than 35 years of service. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of both the Elks and the VFW.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Nedra, his daughters Gail Tim Howe, Richland, Washington; Gloria Glen Brack Novi, Michigan. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kerri Cunningham, Kevin Tamie Cunningham, Amy Matt McDevitt, Brandon Kennedy, Brian Kristi Kennedy and Blair Kennedy; 4 great grandchildren, Ryan and Hunter Cunningham, Tanner and Colton Kennedy.
At the decedents request no services will be held. Donations can be made in memory of Gene Dawson to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336.
My brother Spurge EM’d & advised me of your loss. Mom Ruby called & also told me the sad news. Mom & Dad enjoyed Gene & Nedra’s surprise visits sooooo much the last couple of years. I remember seeing Gene & Nedra mostly when I was a little girl hanging out at Great Aunt Evelyn’s…..& I remember thinking, “Wow, that Gene guy is really tall!!” HA!! Our family is truly sorry for your loss.
I echo what my sister, Donna, said about Gene. And I, too, know mom and dad enjoyed your recent visits. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man.
Nedra and Family I was so sorry to read about Gene. I’ve been thinking of you so often. I miss talking with you from the days at Kadlec. I need to come visit you. My prayers go out to all of you during this time of Loss. Just know that time heals our hearts to gives us the strength to cope without him. I never knew him closely but do remember him very much, and know he was very special to many friends and family. He will be missed. Love to you all.
Nancy and Bob Foreman
My sincere condolence’s to NEDRA & family. I was very fond of Gene i.e. long ago when I first joined the FD. Gene took me under his wing & made a Firefighter out of me. He was a pleasure to be around & aside from work, we had many enjoyable fishing & hunting trips. God bless his soul & all his family..
glenn
Gene will be missed, my heart goes out to you. My memories of Gene go way back when my brother Ken married Gloria. Gene and Nedra accepted our family with open arms. What a great family. One of my earliest great memories is when Gene and Nedra took us all out water skiing, it was my first time water skiing and what a great time it was. Gene was a very special person, especialy to my nephew Kevin, he was very close to Gene-In fact even followed in his footsteps, Keven is a Hanford fire fighter as was his Grandfather. I think that is the biggest honor of all. God Speed.
Laurie Cunningham
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Eugene V. Dawson