Dawn passed away Dec. 24, 2011. She was an awesome wife and mother. Dawn was an accomplished certified tole painter and teacher. She loved flowers and animals. Dawn volunteered throughout her life in various groups including Brownies, Girl Scouts, PTA, and the Spokane Public Library. She also was an active member of S.C.O.P.E. Dawn is survived by her husband of 63 years Edwin Kirsch of Spokane Valley, children, Ken Kirsch of Chewelah, WA, Barbara McGee of Reno, Nevada, Kathy DeJong of Spokane Valley, WA, her sister in California, Phyllis Hennrietta, 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Service held in Dawn’s honor at a later date.