Jerry E. Dawson

Birth date: Apr 13, 1923 Death date: Aug 27, 2006

Mr. Jerry E. Dawson, well known musician, teacher and music director passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2006 after many years of serving his community and sharing his love of music with people of all ages. Jerry, born in Shelby, MI Read Obituary

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Lisa (Smith) Buckley

409w ago

My daughter was asking me about memories of 5th grade in the 1970’s ( I had my kids later in life) And of course I shared the memories of my first instrument — clarinet and how Mr. Dawson was so very instrumental in may young formative years as a musician. I have been blessed to have done many things in my life but my love for music was so shaped by him. Although it has been since 2006 I just saw he passed away, the memories of your loved one never fades. Please know there are hundreds of us out here with families of our own passing down the musical traditions. I even was blessed to take my son to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in 2016 and oh how Mr. Dawson encouraged me to go. In this season of love here’s to you Mr. Dawson, you will forever be in my memories and those of my children!!

Lisa ( Smith) Buckley
Castle Rock CO
Muskegon Heights High. School

Anonymous

997w ago

Dear Sue,

Jack and I were so sorry to hear about your dad. Wow, what a wonderful life he had! He touched Jack's life by being such a great musical resource for helping young students...and he touched my life because he had YOU. Our thoughts are with you.....##imported-begin##Jack and Chris Adams##imported-end##

Anonymous

998w ago

I knew Jerry from the West Michigan Concert WINDS in Muskegon. We roomed together during our England and Wales tour in the Summer of 1996. He was a good friend and a great musician. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.##imported-begin##Tighe Pierce##imported-end##

Anonymous

998w ago

My Dear Friend Tom - We mourn the loss of your father, but we celebrate his life and the memories that you will always have! It's too bad that we never had the opportunity to get to know him. I would have loved to have shared the mutual appreciation of good music that we both enjoy.##imported-begin##John & Dana Morgan##imported-end##

Anonymous

999w ago

Tom and Teri, I am so very sorry for your loss. After reading his obituary, He must have had a very full life and was tremendous with his music. What a gift from God! I love you, MOM##imported-begin##Rita Conwell##imported-end##

Anonymous

999w ago

Dear Dawson Family,

I wanted to express my sympathies on Jerry's passsing. I came to know Jerry through his participation with Muskegon Civic Theatre orchestras. I enjoyed him especially during "The 1940's Radio Hour" I would like to make a donation to the MCT endowment fund in memory of Jerry, if this would be alright with you. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Judy Johnson
Director/Choreographer##imported-begin##Judy Johnson##imported-end##

Anonymous

999w ago

I want to extend my sympathies to you on Jerry's death and to tell you how honored I am that he would include my father's name in his obituary. I know that I met Jerry several times, although I am not sure where-maybe in a summer band or an MHS Band Alumni get together. Maybe he and my father can get together now and play a little duet for old time's sakes.

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Martin Stewart
2000 Farmview Drive
Newtown, PA 18940##imported-begin##Martin Stewart##imported-end##

Anonymous

999w ago

Dad, you will be missed, but we all know that you are not suffering anymore .
You will always be the Leader of the Band in our book!##imported-begin##Tom and Teri Dawson##imported-end##

Anonymous

999w ago

My sympathies to the family of Jerry Dawson. He was my music teacher at Muskegon Heights junior high in the 1970s. He was a very kind, patient person and was very well-liked by my bandmates. I'll never forget that he introduced us to "Arietta and Rondo," one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.##imported-begin##victoria greene##imported-end##

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