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James ‘Jim’ Richard Dawson, 74

James “Jim” R. Dawson, 74, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Jan. 21, 2018, at Schneidmiller Hospice House.

Jim was born Aug. 29, 1943, in Spokane, Wash., to Homer and Eileene Dawson. As a youth, Jim was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from West Valley High School in Spokane and received an A.A. degree from Boise State University, having been on the dean’s list.

As an adult, Jim resided in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, before settling in Post Falls in 1978. Jim was a truck driver for Stoddard Transfer (Bekins Van Lines) until he took disability retirement in 2009. He was an avid sports fan, especially NASCAR racing. His other hobbies were leather working, woodworking, fishing, hunting and reading. The last four years of Jim’s life he resided at Life Care in Post Falls.

Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley, and his father, Homer Dawson.

Jim is survived by his mother, Eileene Dawson of Life Care in Post Falls; his wife, Jill Dawson of Post Falls; daughters, Mary (Tim) Wickline of Kent, Wash. and Michelle Sturdevant of Seattle, Wash.; sons, Michael Dawson of Spokane and Jim (Jessica) Dawson of Post Falls. Jim is also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in Jim’s honor to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

The family wishes to thank Life Care in Post Falls for the care given to Jim during the last four years of his life, and Schneidmiller Hospice House for the loving care given to him in his final days.

Yates Funeral Home is entrusted with final arrangements. Please visit Jim’s online memorial and sign his guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.