Terry Louise Dawson, 88 of Pueblo West, passed away on March 7th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Willard S. Dawson; daughter Penny Sandusky; parents, Irwin McKelvey and Lorene Roberts McKelvey; and siblings, Judy Gregory and William McKelvey.
She is survived by her children, Debbie (Dennis) Flores, Mindy (Rob) Haggerty, Kellie (Charles) Oswald and Kevin Dawson; 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Terry was an artist. She loved painting and was a member of Pueblo Art Guild here in Pueblo, as well as one in Grand Junction. She was well loved and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She loved her church and was a member of Canon View Vineyard Church in Grand Junction, CO. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at Imperial Memorial Chapel on July 22nd at 10:30 a.m., along with a celebration of her beloved husband Willard.
Willard Sterling Dawson, 89, of Grand Junction, passed away on January 28th, 2016 in Grand Junction, CO. Willard is survived by his children, Debbie (Dennis) Flores, Mindy (Rob) Haggerty, Kellie (Charles) Oswald and Kevin Dawson; 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Willard started out as a farmer and served as a police officer and detective with the Pueblo Police Department for over 30 years, retiring in 1989. He served in the Army in South Korea and in the Philippines. He loved fishing and hunting with his kids and grandkids, and loved teaching others the sport of fishing. He enjoyed meeting his friends at the local donut shop and loved to tell the stories of the big fish and the "one that got away".
Willard lived a full life and gave his life to the Lord in his later years. He loved his wife, kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Thank you Detective Dawson for your service to the United States and to the City of Pueblo.
Terry and Willard will be together once again per their wishes, at their Niche on the wall.
A memorial service for Willard & Terry will be held Friday, July 22, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Imperial Memorial Chapel, 5450 Highway 78 West, Pueblo, Colorado 81005, officiated by Pastor Dave Smith.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.imperialfunerals.com for the Dawson family.
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