My heart goes out to the family of Dawn, a woman who brought smiles to everyone's faces and was always fun to be around. I miss her dearly and always will. She will always be in my heart. 

Always 
Penny McEachern

The fact your gone is still sinking in. 
I miss our hours long phone chats, our visits, the many laughs and tears we shared, your beautiful smile,  the sound of your voice and laughter. There are no words to explain how much I miss YOU. 
I find myself grabbing my phone and dialing your number only to realize you will not answer and I hang up. I would do anything just to see you one more time, just to tell you how much I love you. Im sorry I never got that chance to tell you that before they took you. 
I love you and miss you more than words can say. 

Friend & Coworker.    

I think of Dawn everyday and still can't believe she is no longer with us. Each morning when I go into work I look down the long hall to see if her light is on in her office and then remind myself that she won't be in. We were very close sharing not only our work lives, but our personal lives as well. 
Dawn had morales and values that seem to be more rare in people as years past by! She could outwork most people, had integrity, and was  a rock, you always new who you were dealing with! To say Dawn was one in a million would be an under statement!  Dawn was extremely happy to finally be a Grandma, she said "I'm not Mama Dawn anymore, I'm Grandma Dawn!" She would come and show us pictures/video of Henry and each time she did, she would shed tears of joy and then apologize for it lol. It was so nice to see her bursting with happiness! 
There are no words that can express how sorry I am for the loss to all of Dawn's family members and friends! We were so truly blessed to have had her touch all of our lives!

We moved farther away from each other but still would eventually end up living either with each other for certain periods or close by to each other. I remember you calling me shortly after you first moved to Redwater, laughing saying you now knew my secrets and all my shenanigans over the last few years because people kept mistaking you for me HA HA busted!! Mistaking us for each other happened often and sometimes inappropriately lol. We didn't even realize that we usually ended up dressing in very similar clothes and colors, until one day Marshall asked us if we do this on purpose just to mess with them LOL. We went through alot of shit together in our lives, good and bad. And as we aged into adulthood, none of this changed, we still knew we had each other's support no matter what. You didn't always have an easy life, but I am sooo thankful that you got to know such happiness and peace and real love these past 15 years as that's all I ever hoped for you. I'm going to miss soooo much about you and our relationship. Like either of us saying "Screw it, I need a road trip" and the other saying "I'm coming too"! I'm going to miss when I was having a really bad day, you would show up to bring me Timmy's and Fireball. Who's going to smash cake in the person's face at every birthday party now? I'm going to miss spending weekends with you at your place, listening to music, relaxing, playing games, sitting around the fire, and talking for all hours while everyone else goes to bed. I'm going to miss your laughter! Most of all, I'm going to miss YOU!! Thank you, Dawn, for being the best big sister anyone could've ever had and one day we will see each other again, and yes, I will bring the Jägermeister!

Well, here it goes...part one of many I'm sure as I have so much to say and thank you for. It still doesn't seem real and has not even begun to sink in. You were truly my best friend and the one only person I trusted with everything in my world, right down to my own life and my children’s. We talked mostly everyday, with lots of laughs, cries, and bitch sessions. We got each other like no one else could. From our early days of childhood fun (like the time you tried to sneak up on me, not realizing I was cutting paper and ended up getting stabbed) and shopping for the same clothes trying to be twins. Then you became a misfit teenager, but still knew I had your back. Like when you ran away from home and we searched the countryside in panic for you and when I finally found you and knew you were safe and with good friends, I lied to our mother about finding you. And then I became the silly partying teenager, and you as a young adult had my back, cleaning up my surprise party mess before mom got home the next day, rescuing me when I drank too 
much and wasn't in a safe place. You would offer me your advice but never judged whether I took it or not and vice versa. Lots of times we partied together, and every hungover morning, we'd head straight to the restaurant for Caesar salad as you swore it was the cure. Being together was usually always alot of fun, but there was one time we got into a huge fight walking home in the wee hours. By the time we made it outside the house, we were ready to go to blows, fists up and all, but than we both looked at each other and started crying and hugging and you said, "I can't hit you, you're my sister". We hugged it out for a long while and just started laughing about the stupidness of it all. 

It is with a heavy heart we send our final respects. Dawn was a pleasure to work with and a vital member of the safety team, striking up friendships that extended beyond the boundaries of employment. She touched everyone she worked with in a positive caring and professional way. May she rest in peace and always be remembered. 

To Dawn’s family we are so sorry for your loss. Dawn was my dear friend and I will forever miss her! Dawn and I spent a lot of time working together, laughing and sometimes crying together. We have so many wonderful memories. I will forever be grateful for her friendship. 


From beginning Colinton Ways , to  our Kikino Boys, and later RedDeer Days we were meant for memories made! ❤️   

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Dawn brought love and laughter to all she met.  Her smile and cherry outlook was contagious.  We will miss her.

Feisty, fiery and fun are the words I’ll always think of when I think of you. Thanks for all the laughs in the back seat of Baba’s car. Love you. ❤️

My beautiful sister,
I am so proud and lucky to have had the strongest woman I have ever known as my sister, my friend, my sidekick, my protector and so much more. Your smile and laughter was always infectious.  The love you had for your family, your zest for life and our crazy adventures will be forever missed.
I know you will always be here in spirit watching over all the ones you love.
Fly high and free with your golden wings.
Love and miss you always & forever.
Your little sister Nicole




There is a long list of memories that could be shared, but two that really resonate with my little girl is..  the days of swimming with the whole family in the sun and of waking up early and doing the garden work with Dawn. The endless laughs and inside jokes between Dawn and Vada will always be remembered and talked about. We love and miss you dearly dawn. 

Dawn , you were a amazing lady with a beautiful smile..Brad and I are shocked to hear of your passing..may you rest easy n continue to share your Beautiful smile while looking down on everyone who loved you.

I remember living with Auntie and her family after my Dad passed away. It was healing to have her in my life at that time. The house was always warm with people and good food. I remember her hugs and her perfume. It made me feel safe, this safe embrace was what she alway gave me every time I saw her. The last being at Christmas for a few minutes. The hugs were never short, always atleast a minute long. No matter how old I got she never denied me a hug if I needed it. She never denied me love and for that I will always be grateful to her.

I remember watching Auntie being scared by people. She would always react with her fists in the air, barely holding herself back from punching whoever it was. She definitely had the fight response.

My heart goes out to you, Marshall, Trent, Josh, and Hailey. It's hard to have to say I am sorry for your loss, never having ever thought that I would have to.  Dawn  was and will always be a very special friend and hold a place in our hearts forever.  Missing her more than words can express. I wish we could have had one more visit. We will always cherish the memories of Dawn forever..
Love you, Dawn
Terry & Penny Domsky

As an in-law coming into the family l had a heart to heart conversation with Dawn , which later l told her was more like a 'Law and Order ' interogation on what my intentions were with her sister . It was then that l realized she is that very rare stand up type of person . She saw the glass as half full  not half empty and the same time not afraid to bring the hammer down when she had to .That smile and laugh sparked a flame in this world that will burn forever . 
Three things that stand out in my mind when l think of you Dawn , family ,hard work and hope .
   - Simba  
       Brother-in -law

My daughter Dawn.....I am missing you so much now. Oh I am still talking to you and crying so much. I see you in all of your children and in Marshall. I already miss your laughter.  💕 from Mom (Sandra) 

OBITUARY

Dawn Marie Classen

5 September, 1974 – 2 March, 2022

First Memorial Funeral Services - Riverview Chapel

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