Diana Laverne Dawson Obituary
The family of Diana Laverne Dawson of Washington, Missouri announces her passing on August 16, 2026. Diana, born on October 24, 1931, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Diana Laverne Dawson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Beas and Edith Beas (Koppelmann); her husband Jack Dawson; her son Dan Dawson; her great great grandchild Grayson Thiel; and her siblings, Raymond Beas (Edna), Oliver Beas (Marilyn) and Earlene Geidinghagen (Don).
She is survived by: her children, Michelle "Mickey" Dawson of Washington and Jack Dawson of Washington; her siblings, Herbert Beas (Linda) of Union and Sarah Pope (Jack) of Union; her siblings-in-law, Jeannie Dawson of Washington, Bill Dawson (Dianne) of New Franklin and John Dawson (Molly) of Leslie; and her grandchildren, Tiffany Jarvis (Craig), Courtenay Straatmann, Rhys Straatmann (Kasey), Tierney Dell, Aaron Dawson (Valerie), Joshua Dawson (Kimberly), Danielle Dawson (Scotty) and Nicholas Oberndorfer (Mikayla). She is also survived by 20 great grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
