Death date: Jan 30, 2005
Dawn 52, born in Duluth, Minnesota, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt went to be with her Lord Jesus January 30, 2005, due to complications from acute asthma.Dawn is survived by her father, Thomas R. Rinker of Hermantown, MN, 2 Read Obituary
My Thoughts and Prayers For Dawns Family.Our World lost a great lady the day Our Lord took her home.
Dawns sister Robin is my friend and I remember when Dawn was little she was such a cutie and also a little stinker. Always mischievous but her great smile saved her from getting in trouble. She will be missed by many.
Pat##imported-begin##Patricia Harder##imported-end##
To all of Dawn's family. She was a great friend. We became reacquanted at our "50th" birthday for our class reunion & since then have stayed in touch with each other. She was there to listen to me when I needed her too & I was there for her also. We had planned some trips together but Dawn couldn't make them because she was in the hospital & had to use her vacation . She was so looking forward for us to get together in Aug. for the class reunion. The last time Dawn & I spoke was on-line Jan. 27th for 45 minutes. It was a good conversation but most of all I remember telling her to please take care of herself so we can see each other in Aug. Dawn's last words to me were "take care & be happy cause life's to short". She was right because God took a beautiful friend away to soon. I will miss her very much but I know she is watching all of us. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this time of sorrow. I know I will miss her so much. Love & prayers, Peggy(Comfort)Vanderscheuren##imported-begin##Peggy##imported-end##
I can remember as a small kid from the Range, making my first trip to the Twin Ports by myself, being dropped off at Dawn's doorstep in Proctor. I remember opening the porch door and meeting Baron,(?) the boxer. who met me with a grin. I mistook his intentions and sat on the steps waiting for someone to come home, not knowing there was a note on the front door telling me to come in and where to get something to eat. I sat on the front steps and talked to the dog for what to a small kid seemed forever. Then when everyone arrived, Tatsy asked me if I was hungry while Dawn kept the dog from licking me to death and got me to the bathroom. (Dawn seemed to know what the priorities were.) She took this scared kid under her wing and became my friend for life. We were able to go for walks and just talk about anything, being comfortable in each other's company. When i returned from Mooseheart, I was again that scared little kid coming from an extremely sheltered life into the big city. I was starting my life over and didn't know where or how to start. Most everything was new to me. She had me meet her friends, but never the ones that could get me into trouble. We have always, through the years, been able to talk and understand each other about anything and everything. When I returned from Viet Nam, there she was again. We talked...Two failed marriages, we talked...I know that when it's my turn to cross the Rainbow Bridge, I will find Dawn on the other side, waiting to take me under her wing and we'll talk. She'll be greatly missed. Cousin Bruce##imported-begin##Bruce E. Fournier##imported-end##
Our sypathies to all of Dawn's family. It was only a few years ago that we became reaquainted again. We were looking forward to visiting in Maryland.
With love from Connecticut, your counsins Alan, Lisa and Zachary.##imported-begin##Alan Fournier##imported-end##
My deepest Sympathy on your great loss. It brings great sadness to my heart. Dawn was a good friend of mine in Highschool. I know that she will be greatly missed.
May Our Lord comfort you in your Grief.##imported-begin##Kathie (Berg) Relander##imported-end##
my deepest sympathy to Dawns sons and grand children. She will be truely missed Your Cousin Terri##imported-begin##Terri A Godwin##imported-end##
Dawn was there for the people that the world did not understand. I feel honored to have been there when she needed an IV Therapy nurse. I first met Dawn when she came into the SJMC Emergency Department to help our mental health patients. She was kind to all and took the time to listen to people even under the most difficult circumstances.Her smile and positive outlook toward life's struggles inspire me to be a better nurse.##imported-begin##Mary P. Hardiman, RN##imported-end##
I met and cared for Dawn at St Josephs Medical Center. She was a joy to know. Inspite of her severe illness, she thought of others, and was able to make others laugh. I will miss her very much. Connie##imported-begin##Connie Fordyce##imported-end##
I was one of her Registered nurses during her stay at St. Joseph.It was a pleasure taking care of Dawn, she always had such a beautiful smile regardless of what type of day she was having,and was also great at sharing advice and stories. God Bless her Condolences to the family.##imported-begin##Arceli##imported-end##
Dawn was truly a remarkable woman. As one of Dawn's many nurses,I am very thankful that I was given the opportunity to get to know her. She brought "life" and softness into the hospital. I will always remember her fondly with the memory of her sitting in her softly lit room. I found it charming that she would bring in her own lamp. God Bless you Dawn...you did well and you fought hard. To the family, I also send my sympathies. Dawn loved you all and spoke of family often....may the Lord be with you during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathies, Carrie##imported-begin##Carrie##imported-end##
