Donald Leo Dodson

Don graduated from Maywood High School, Maywood Nebraska, in 1952 and from McCook Community College in McCook, Nebraska, in 1954.

Don was drafted into the U.S. Navy on March 22, 1956. He served on the USS Trathen in the South Pacific until December 16, 1957.

Don and Sharon were married on September 25, 1959. Together they had four children: Tamela Dodson Mar, Judith Dodson Brinkman, Matthew Dodson and Michael Dodson.

Don joined the Nebraska State Patrol On October 1, 1959 and retired as a Sergeant on December 30, 1993. He was stationed in Kimball, Nebraska for 11 years and Chadron, Nebraska for 34 years. In 1985, he started driving the activity bus for the Chadron City Schools. After his retirement from the Nebraska State Patrol, he expanded his duties with the City Schools by being in charge of all of their vehicles.

Don enjoyed working in his yard, on his home and in his garden. He and Sharon enjoyed taking cruises together and with family. He also enjoyed belonging to the Lodgepole Camping Group from Sidney, Nebraska. One of his loves was caring for his car. He was especially protective of his patrol car.

Don is survived by his wife Sharon; his four children Tammy (Stan) Mar, Judy Brinkman, Matthew (Maria) Dodson, Michael (Rhonda) Dodson and 15 grandchildren: Travis, Brennan, Tasha, Jared, Kaleb, Austin, Dillon, Kenny, Owen, Jesse, Shana, and Tryna. Don also has 13 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother and three grandchildren: Lindsay, Kelti and Rhett.

A Celebration of Life for Donald will be held Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. A reception will occur Friday, February 16, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. A committal service will occur Friday, February 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80925.

In lieu of flowers please support the Chadron City School Foundation 602 East 10th Street, Chadron, NE 69337