.Rowdy Dawson beloved husband of Karen K. Dawson, loving stepfather of Christy, Cyndy and Billy; dear grandfather of Stephanie, Jake, Jeremy and Abigail; loving brother of Samantha, Annette, Elaine, Pat, Dawn, Gene, Roy and Chuck. Rowdy was an active member of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce, serving the community as a Delegate; member of Team National and President of Toastmasters of Surprise 2013-2014. He was an Associate Broker for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Arizona Properties since 1990, where Rowdy was an Instructor since 1999. Rowdy honorably served his country in the United States Army. A Memorial Service and Military Honors will be held at 4:00 PM, with Visitation beginning at 3:00 PM, Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell RD., Surprise, AZ. Interment will be at National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, Phoenix, AZ.