Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dawson, Gale (Brogan) November 10, 2006
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Hastings Reminder, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006
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CINCINNATI, OH- Gale Maxine (Brogan) Dawson of Cincinnati, Ohio, was born 
February, 1935 in Emmett, Idaho and died November 10, 2006 after a long 
courageous battle with cancer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was 71.

Gale's parents were Bill and Lelia Brogan.

She became a committed Christian at age 16.

She graduated from Emmett High school in 1953 and went to NNU in Nampa, 
Idaho for pre-nursing courses. She took nurses training in Spokane, 
Washington and graduated as a registered nurse from Oklahoma University in 
1959.

Gale married Bernard Dawson in 1957 in a double wedding with her sister, 
Billie Mae (and Carol) Hatlestad. The wedding was in Emmett, Idaho.

Gale and Bernie have five children, Daniel (Payette, Id), Darla Johns (Fort 
Wayne, IN), Darla Johns (Fort Wayne, IN), Duane (Cincinnati, OH), Dea Grove 
(Ontario, OR) and Dara (London, England) They have 14 grandchildren and two 
great grandsons. 

Gale's parents predeceased her.

Her brother, Don (Washington) and sisters, Billie Hatlestad (Washington) and 
Susie Ring (Tennessee) are still living.

Gale's husband, Bernard, and father-in-law, Lester Dawson (Clarksville) are 
living as well.

Gale worked as a RN for 30 years concluding her professional career as 
pediatric nurses with Dr.  Nora de La Paz in Ontario, Oregon.

Gale's most fulfilling work was a pastor's wife. She worked alongside her 
husband in churches located in Oklahoma City, OK, Sioux City, IA. West Des 
Moines, IA, Ottumwa, IA. Red Oak, IA. Ontario, OR. and for the past 18 years 
in London England. She also directed a pre-school in London for ten years. 

Gale traveled extensively visiting missions works in Africa, India, Europe 
and Central America. She edited a mission's periodical which had worldwide 
circulation. She was an active advocate for foreign missions and contributed 
generously to the support of this important work. Her interest was 
especially for children and she was urging special support for them until 
her death. 

Gale was a gifted seamstress and artist. Using acrylic, water paint and 
oils, she captured still life, wildlife and scenic paintings on canvas. She 
also created an assortment of all occasion cards.

Gale and Bernie recently were assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio, where Bernie is 
Missions Director for the Pillar of Fire International, a Christian 
Evangelical denomination. At the annual international conference in New 
Jersey. In June of 2006 Gale was honored by being ordained a Deaconess. She 
was pleased with is recognition but felt unworthy. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to foreign missions in care of 
Pillar of Fire Missions, 3455 W. 83rd. Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031.

Arrangements by McComb, Dilgard and Cline Funeral Home, 502 Main Street, 
Auburn, IN. 

Additional Comments:
Age: 71
Services: Monday, 13 November 2006
Clarksville cemetery


Mrs. Bernard Dawson

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