Margaret Dawson (nee Petersen), age 68, of Pahrump, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 in Las Vegas. Born June 22, 1945 in Los Angeles, she was a Southern California resident her entire life before moving to Pahrump in 2006. Mrs. Dawson worked most of her life in the banking industry, most recently as an asset manager. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marjorie Petersen. Survivors include her husband of more than 45 years David Dawson; children Timothy Dawson, Jennifer (Geoffrey) Curtis, Miri (Kevin) Caldwell and Christine (Dwane) Ferry and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Faith Fellowship Foursquare Church, 2190 N. Blagg Rd. Pahrump, NV, 89060. A second service is planned for 10am Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen St., Chatsworth, California.