Elizabeth Ann Betty Dawson
May 20, 1917 ~ June 16, 2008
Dawson, Elizabeth Ann “Betty”, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on June 16, 2008 in her home at Larksfield Place, Wichita, KS. Rosary service 7:00 P.M. Friday, June 20 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Funeral mass will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 21 at Church of the Magdalen. She was born to Maurice Lois (Mahoney) OConnell on May 20, 1917 in Indianapolis, IN. She graduated from Indiana University with a BA degree in Nursing. During WWII, she served as an army nurse from 1942 to 1945 with the Indiana 32nd General Hospital in England, France, Belgium and Germany. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard, twin brother, Jack OConnell, and granddaughter, Gloria Fischer. Survived by 5 children; Beth Dawson of Overland Park, KS, Dick Dawson (Sally) of Greers Ferry, AR, Jeanne Fischer (Rick) of Rockwall, TX, Carol Klaassen (Mike) of Valley Center, and Mike Dawson (Leisa) of Overland Park, KS; 12 grandchildren, Bryan Dawson, Angie Ross, Scott Goscha, Kate Otto, Rob Dodson, Cindy Goscha, Michelle Fischer, Jack Goscha, Anne Dawson, Trevor Klaassen, Mitch Klaassen, and Brock Mason; and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with Center of Hope, 400 N. Emporia, Wichita, Kansas, 67202.
Rosary 7:00 P.M. Friday at Downing and Lahey East Mortuary
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Dear Dawsons, What a grand lady and marvelous person. It was a pleasure and privilege to have spent great childhood years benefiting from her smile and, as I recall, fun-loving demeanor. Your parents were such good friends of my parents. Your mother, always ‘Betty Dawson,’ was a comfort and good friend of my mother after my father died, thus a comfort to all us kids. Recently my wife, formerly Marilyn Armstrong, and I visited the old Sleepy Hollow neighborhood. I pointed out the Dawson’s house and recalled how much fun we all had there. Your mother will be missed and always fondly remembered.
A very elegant lady.