Jodine “Jo” (Overturff) Dawson
December 24, 2014
Jodine Dawson, 80, died Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Taylor House Hospice. She was born November 11, 1934 and adopted at three weeks of age by Vane and Hazel (Gettys) Overturff
Jo was all about her kids and grandkids. She loved spending time with them. She also enjoyed the occasional trip to Prairie Meadows. She loved her dogs and was a big supporter of the Animal Rescue League. Jo was a founding member of Lutheran Church of the Cross.
Jodine is survived by her children, Marsha (John) Hershey, and their children Jake and Sarah, Randy Dawson and his son Cory, Brenda (Phil) Porter, and their children Nate and Hayley, and Chris (Greg) Seymour, and their children Mitch, Jay and Ali; she is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Dawson; and her brother Jack.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2014 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street, Altoona, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service time at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Taylor House Hospice, Lutheran Church of the Cross, or the Animal Rescue League.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lisa Gray
12/31/2014
Marsha, my heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your mother.
kaye knust
12/30/2014
blessings to you and your family during this difficult time during the holidays. keep all those wonderful memories alive. she lives through your laughter and smiles. im so sorry for your loss.
Tricia Lane
12/29/2014
Marsha, I'm thinking of you and I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
JoAnn (Porter) Alleman
12/29/2014
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mother. Jodine and I were classmates from junior high through high school. Last time I saw her was 6 months ago at one of our alumni events. I planned to come today but the flu bug hit me yesterday and ruined my plans. I do plan to send a memorial to her church in her name as I know she loved her church. She was so much fun...
Denise White Thompson
12/29/2014
My thoughts, prayers, and hugs are with you all today. So many happy memories of the old neighborhood, of which your mom and The Dawson house was such a big part.
Stacie (Diltz) Newton
12/29/2014
I grew up across the street from Jo. She always had a smile on her face and a sweet word for us as children. I know she was a great friend to my Mom Karen when we first moved in. Our families all crossed paths many times with me babysitting for Jo's grandchildren when I got older. Im so sorry for your loss.
Coach Bill Hulen & Sharon
12/28/2014
Thinking of you in the loss of your mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane Headrick
12/28/2014
My sincere sympathy to your whole family. I hope all of your happy memories will give comfort to you.
Bill and Samantha Webb
12/27/2014
So very sorry to hear of your mother's passing, she was a gem of a friend, and I have done her hair for many years.I always thought of her as my grandmother too. Our prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.
Sandy Crouch
12/27/2014
Marsha and family,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will always hold lots of fond childhood memories of your mom, many with smiles and laughs!
Karol and Reggie Crumes
12/26/2014
Brenda, Randy, Marsha, Chris and family: We are so sorry to hear of Jodine's passing. We are unable to attend her funeral as we're down south. Know that you're in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Perry Ghee
12/25/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today.