William Jay Dawson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate William Jay Dawson of South Bend, Indiana, born in Evansville, Indiana, whose life came to an end on June 7, 2024 at the age of 77, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Jay Dawson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Willis and Doris Mae Dawson (McCarthy); his adoptive father Lyman F. Dawson; and his siblings, Beth Masterson and Richard McGothlin.
He is survived by: his daughters, Jennifer Odiorne (Derek) of Wakarusa and Janelle Baker of Mishawaka; his stepchildren, Christine Hall (Brian George) of New Braunfels, Texas and Mark Hall (Megan) of Stockton California; his grandchildren, Emma and Ernie; his stepgrandsons, Lucas and Owen; his great grandchild Jake Odiorne; his brother Lyman "Bud" F. Dawson, Jr. of Warsaw; his half-sister Deb Swango (Dave) of Rochester; and his stepbrother Harold Dawson of Staunton, Virginia..
Memorial contributions may be directed to Riley Children's Hospital; https://www.rileykids.org or Goshen Kiwanis Foundation via Elkhart Community Foundation; https://www.inspiringgood.org..
