Dawson W. Laws
February 03, 2013
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Dawson W. Laws, 25, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 3, 2013, at his home.
Dawson was born March 26, 1987, in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from Lincoln High School and attended DMACC. Dawson loved his current job in technical support at Mediacom. He was a big time “gamer” and also enjoyed performing in the Des Moines Renaissance Fair and working behind the scenes. He volunteered with the American Cross in Highlands County, Florida.
Dawson is survived by his wife, Meaghan Kochheiser; father, David Laws; mother; Donna; sisters, Sarah, Theresa, Kathleen and Jennifer; grandmother, Ann Payne; many nieces and nephews; adopted parents, Scott and Em Williamson; adopted grandmother, Nancy Williamson; and dear friend, Elaine Brooks.
Visitation will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m., with a funeral service at 4 p.m., Thursday, February 7, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Dawson.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kenn Brooks
02/08/2013
Though we walked this realm together for a short time and corresponded on occasion afterward, I shall miss you and as you travel now to a new realm full of excitement and adventure; be safe, be true, be you.
For those who remain behind in this realm..., he is missed as you were blessed to know him either as Husband, Son, Brother. As was I, able only to call him friend. God's strength, God's love, and God's peace to you all.
Sarah Partin-Laws aka Midget
02/08/2013
Dearest Brother,
As I sit here trying to write a draft of what to write for your memorial, I realize that I can't find just the right thing to say or rhyme. I can't make pretty words and phrases to uplift our weary souls.
I wrote up and scratched out most of a page trying to find the right words for me to say. The words won't come, my heart can't speak and my brain won't think. Just as my ears won't hear, and my eyes can't see through the tears as they gather along the lines of my face.
These tears, they gather and spread for the selfish wishes of me and others that miss you. We all know how much easier it is for you now, but we all still wish you were here.
You sought me out years ago to express your concern for my health, as you were worried that I may develop the same issues as you. I am still grateful that you found me/us.
We were not given the chance to grow up as traditional siblings, and yet it is if we were never apart. You came into my life and gave me everything I needed. You gave me a brother. You gave me a best friend. And you brought Meaghan into my life. I love her, and loved her as soon as I talked with her that first time. You brought so much joy to my life, that I was unaware I was missing...
Knowing that I will not hear your voice calling me a midget weighs heavily upon my heart. This, all of this, is the hardest thing I have had to do. I previously said that this was the second hardest thing I have had to do, but that was only half true. This is twice as hard for me, because I am mourning you in silence.
You are always in my heart, no matter how cheesy that may sound. You have been such a big part of me and my life that it has been hard for me to realize you are in a better place.
I can't wait to see you and hug you when we meet again in the next life.
Until then,
I love you, I always will,
Midget
Joey Burgans
02/08/2013
Hey, i know we didnt get to talk much, but it was so fun to talk to a person like you, I know you trust me to take great care of your Sister Sarah Partin-Laws, and i Always will, I Promise you that! You will Forever be Missed! R.I.P Dawson =(
Alexandria Bates
02/07/2013
I met Dawson in November during training for technical support at Mediacom. Even though I haven't known him as long as some he touched my heart in so many ways. I remember when I first met him he was excited to have someone at work to talk to about video games, specifically RPG games. He never came to work with anything other than a smile on his face. He brightened my days whenever I was in a bad mood just by laughing or making a funny face..or dancing at his cubicle. Our second day of training he made a joke with me because he saw my four leaf clover tattoo and asked if I was Irish and when I said yes he looked at me with such a serious face "we can't be friends now" he then laughed his oh so contagious laugh and filled the room. We shared a lot of laughs the night we went to the funny bone and I'm so glad I got to share that time with him. Dawson was an amazing person with an even more amazing personality and soul. I'm so very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. A piece of Dawson will always be with me in my heart. I'll always have his laugh in my head and his smile whenever I need his help to feel better.
Maria "Kaisara" Kosek
02/07/2013
For the countless smiles you've given me,
For the person you encouraged me to be,
For the secrets that you let me share,
No amount of grief is too much to bear.
So honored to have had you as a friend,
The dear memories of you will never end. ~~~
My prayers are with Dawson's friends and family. He is deeply missed.
Nora Parrish/DesertRose
02/07/2013
I knew Dawson, under the handle "ambush," online through Deryni fandom and various online games. We came to be friends who chatted via Skype several times a week, usually. I will never forget him, I will never not miss him, and I am deeply sorry for his family and friends in Des Moines and scattered elsewhere.
I hope, wherever it is we go after our earthly life, you still know we all love you.
Lynne Melssen
02/06/2013
I wish I could understand why such a special young man had to leave his friends and family at such a time in his life. I can only say how sorry I am to learn of your loss and pray that comfort will come to Meaghan and the rest of Dawson's family from many sources. The "renaissance family" will be planting a tree at Festival Park this spring and holding a dedication at the Des Moines Renaissance Faire in the autumn.
Minnette Partin-Laws
02/06/2013
Dawson...William...Liam..."bathroom Bill"...Dweeb...by whatever name you went by; know that you are loved thru any alias...and always will be. I will always love you...and Meaghan too. Yes son; I kept my promises; both of them. take care of your dreams now; and when you find Korma...PARTY ON...W.O.W. awaits...
Trisha Oldes
02/06/2013
To Dawson's family it was a pleasure getting to know him and working with him at Mediacom. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. Please know my prayers are with you during this tragic time.
Chris Rheinherren
02/06/2013
I miss you dearly Dawson. You are loved by so many and have touched us all.
http://www.bynw.com/2013/02/04/in-loving-memory/
Ann Payne
02/06/2013
My darling grandson, I will miss you even tho we did not talk very often. You have so much family now holding you in their loving arms. RIP Dawson William
Jen Laws
02/06/2013
I know we weren't "close" and it had been a few years since we last spoke, but there wasn't a day that went by that I didn't think about you and wish you well. I wish there was more I could do for you today and every day before this. I'm sorry. My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to your wife and your friends in the Des Moines area. I love you and I miss you.