Stanley Dawson Obituary

Dawson Sr., Stanley C. "Jerry" Age 87, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, the captain of our family ship, landed on that other shore January 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Applin) for 65 beautiful years; loving father of Clyde (Karen), Donna (John Lalor), Gail (Pat) Staples, Tim, Stanley, Jr. (Kathy), and Michael (Mary); cherished grandfather of Kristin Tracz, Jesse and Peter Staples, Lindsey (Eddie) Brodsky, Alex, Megan, Joseph, and Emma Dawson, and step-granddaughter Candice (Josh) Hameister and their son, Jack; dear brother of the late Norval (Donna) and Marilyn Dawson (Charlie) Jarvis, and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Stan was born April 15, 1927, in Highland Park MI to Stanley H. and Ruth (Coller) Dawson. He graduated high school early to serve in the U.S. Navy in World War II. Following his service, he married Marilyn Applin, on April 23, 1949, then graduated from Lawrence Institute of Technology, Highland Park MI, with a bachelor of business administration in 1950. He and his brother, Norval were partners in a television and electronics store, Park Magnavox, in Evergreen Park IL, which remained in business 48 years. He was a member of School Board District 123 and the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Board of Directors of Oak Lawn Trust and Savings Bank for many years. He was very generous toward the community, active in many organizations such as the Oak Lawn Kiwanis Club, Salvation Army and Oak Lawn VFW. For several years, he worked with Hines VA hospital to organize boat trips on Lake Michigan for blind veterans. He loved boating, fishing and travel. Upon his passing, his wife, Marilyn, said, "This is a sad day. But the love is never gone." A memorial will be held Saturday, January 31, at 11:00 a.m. at Salem United Church of Christ, 9717 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn, IL, 60453. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to VFW Post #5220, 9514 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Zimmerman & Sandeman Funeral Homes. For information please call 708-424-0340 or visit www.zimmermansandeman.com