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Age 50, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Jackson, Michigan. She was born May 14, 1964 in Northville, Michigan, the daughter of Sheila Ruth Joseph and Robert Pankow.  

Dawn graduated from Pioneer High School in 1982. She formerly worked at the pharmacy at Meijer in Jackson. Dawn loved crafts, and was fortunate enough to be able to work at JoAnn's Fabrics in Jackson. She loved her parrots and her dogs that she referred to as her “4-legged grandchildren.”

Survivors include her mother; a son, Sean (Chelsea) McClain of Jackson; two daughters, Lauren (Michael) Patterson of Jackson, Lindsey McClain of Jackson; their father, Brian McClain; a sister, Diane (James) O'Dell of Northville; four grandchildren, Sebastian, Malachi, Lennon, and Nolan. She was preceded in death by her father.            

  A memorial service was held Monday, February 16, 2015,  4:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Justin Powell officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 3 - 4 p.m.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cascades Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Dr, Jackson, MI 49202.

Please sign Dawn's online guestbook and leave a memory or message for her family.