Lester Dawson Obituary Lester Dawson, Jr., 54 passed away on June 25, 2011 in his sleep due to complications from diabetes in his home in Bremerton, WA. Lester was born to Lester & Carol Watkins Dawson on January 28, 1957, in Keokuk, IA. He was the second oldest of eight siblings. He loved Jesus. He loved being with and talking to people. He spent his time in the fall being a bell ringer for the Salvation Army in Bremerton, WA. He served in the Navy for three years. He loved being outdoors, fishing and loved the rain. Also he managed a McDonalds at one time. He is survived by five sisters: Leslie Turnbull of Las Vegas, NV, Lynn Williams of Quincy, IL, Leah Greving, of Ames, IA, Jackie Robinson of Des Moines, IA, and Carla Dawson of Des Moines, IA; two brothers: Michael Dawson of Keokuk, IA, and Clarence Dawson of Janesville, IA & several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins. Lester was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Graveside services with full military honors will be at 11:00 am on Friday, August 12, at the National Cemetery in Keokuk with Pastor Sylvia Tillman officiating. Time for fellowship following the graveside services at God's Way Christian Center in Keokuk. Memorials may be made to Family in care of Clarence Dawson Visitation No Visitation Scheduled or Private Service Keokuk National Cemetery 11:00 AM