Donald E. Dawson

April 22, 1945 - June 7, 2020

Donald E. Dawson, 75, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Arnold and Della (Blieth) Dawson. He was a member of Lifeway Wesleyan Church, New Haven. He retired in 2006 from IBEW Local 305 after 42 years. Donald loved walking the beach on South Hutchinson Island in Florida, gardening, telling a good joke, and could fix anything that needed fixing. He loved all sports and could often be found playing bocce ball, shuffleboard, fishing, and golfing. He was also a very passionate fan of IU Basketball and NASCAR and enjoyed watching them with his grandson, Jacob. He and his wife shared a love of cruises and have been on over 20 in their time together. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jacque (Bruot) Dawson; children, Chris (Stephanie) Dawson and Laurie Dawson both of New Haven; sisters, Sandy (Terry) Snyder of Indianapolis and Connie (Tim) Dettmer of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Jacob, Seth, and Skylar Dawson, Grace Smith, and Makenzie Schneider; and great grandchildren, Landon and Nylah Schneider, He was also preceded in death by his son, Eric Dawson in 2013; and brother, Ronald Dawson in 2019. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Lifeway Wesleyan Church, 7722 Moeller Rd, Fort Wayne with visitation three hours prior. Pastor Rick Fletcher officiating. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials are to Lifeway Wesleyan Church, New Haven. Arrangements by Harper’s Community Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven. For online condolences go to www.harperfuneralhome.com