Claude "Butch" Dawson, Jr.
April 08, 2021
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Claude “Butch” Dawson, Jr. was born in Des Moines on January 29, 1939, the son of Lois and Claude Dawson, Sr. He passed away on April 8, 2021, at 82 years old.
Butch retired as a Senior Vice President from Central National Bank after more than 30 years of service. He finished his working career at Collectamania. Butch enjoyed fishing, dirty jokes, antiquing, and taking care of his family.
Butch is survived by his children, Kris Sherman and David Dawson; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Ryan) Schmitt; sisters, Helen (Craig) Nash and Sande (Steve) Matchinsky; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as other loving family and friends. In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra and his sister, Betty Potter.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m., also at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions will be received by the family and later directed to a cause close to his heart.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Suz Welch
04/16/2021
Claude was one of those people I have known since 1966 when Sandy and Claude were at the same party I was at. Sandy drove to Dot, Helen and Gloria home. Sandy wanted to begin dating Claude and at this party that is what happened. Of course I had known Sandy since we had been campers at Hantesa (about 1956). That was the beginning of so many memories of our times together, especially at Hantesa with the Bankers Group. Such wonderful memories of Dud and Kris. Love you kids so much! Great memories of you at Hantesa.
Billie
04/15/2021
I was sorry to learn of Claude's passing. I will always be grateful that he hired me as a Customer Support Representative which started my career in Information Technology. He was a very caring manager and was always accessible especially during the ag crisis. He valued people's time so when he stopped by our desk to discuss something, we knew it was important. He wasnt hesitant about showing his appreciation for his staff. It is comforting to know Claude has been reunited with his loving wife, Sandy and his sister, Betty. May you rest in peace, Claude.
Jon Pildis
04/13/2021
Kris and David - Sorry sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We moved from Wilshire when I was pretty young but I remember your dad as very kind and a talented producer of home-made ice cream.