Grunt
03-13-2009, 10:03 AM
I have just returned from attending my daughter's funeral in Omaha, Nebraska and I feel compelled to write this tribute.
You folks did not know Dawn as she always walked in the shadows of this forum. She used to tell me that she did not feel knowledgeable enough to contribute as (in her words) "they all seem to do perfect work". She did explore the site and references to gain more knowledge.
Dawn and her husband Steve were a two person company who installed tile in and around the Omaha area.
Unfortunately I never visited her to see her work, my failing, although she did come to Washington to help me on projects from time to time.
The service was held in the Ambassador Worship Center and was attended by over 400 people, which made me so proud that Dawn was loved and respected by so many.
The "Center" is a converted Wal-Mart. Dawn set all of the tile in the church while realizing no compensation for her work. She said the blessings were enough.
One component of the project was her favorite. A 13 stall women's bathroom. I am sure the women of the forum will realize what a "blessing" that would be, especially if they have ever stood in line. Dawn felt like the bathroom was so large that it required it's own zip code. Thus, she created a mosaic, which would make Trask proud, so designating "Women's Town" with an imaginary zip code. This will be mounted in the bathroom with a dedicatory brass plaque.
Dawn's legacy will continue in Omaha through the church and the many private residences and commercial tile projects which she and Steve installed.
I want you to know that the brother/sisterhood of tile installers has lost a person with "Mad Skills". I wish that each of you could have known her personally.
I could fill pages and pages with my favorite stories about Dawn, but that is not what this tribute is about. As tile setting was her profession and passion I felt that her passing should be acknowledged in a forum of her brothers and sisters.
I just wanted each of you to know a little about Dawn and hope that you will remember her husband in your thoughts and prayers.
Farewell Dawnie, you will be missed terribly!!!!
Thank you for taking a moment to remember my daughter.
Mike Madsen
You folks did not know Dawn as she always walked in the shadows of this forum. She used to tell me that she did not feel knowledgeable enough to contribute as (in her words) "they all seem to do perfect work". She did explore the site and references to gain more knowledge.
Dawn and her husband Steve were a two person company who installed tile in and around the Omaha area.
Unfortunately I never visited her to see her work, my failing, although she did come to Washington to help me on projects from time to time.
The service was held in the Ambassador Worship Center and was attended by over 400 people, which made me so proud that Dawn was loved and respected by so many.
The "Center" is a converted Wal-Mart. Dawn set all of the tile in the church while realizing no compensation for her work. She said the blessings were enough.
One component of the project was her favorite. A 13 stall women's bathroom. I am sure the women of the forum will realize what a "blessing" that would be, especially if they have ever stood in line. Dawn felt like the bathroom was so large that it required it's own zip code. Thus, she created a mosaic, which would make Trask proud, so designating "Women's Town" with an imaginary zip code. This will be mounted in the bathroom with a dedicatory brass plaque.
Dawn's legacy will continue in Omaha through the church and the many private residences and commercial tile projects which she and Steve installed.
I want you to know that the brother/sisterhood of tile installers has lost a person with "Mad Skills". I wish that each of you could have known her personally.
I could fill pages and pages with my favorite stories about Dawn, but that is not what this tribute is about. As tile setting was her profession and passion I felt that her passing should be acknowledged in a forum of her brothers and sisters.
I just wanted each of you to know a little about Dawn and hope that you will remember her husband in your thoughts and prayers.
Farewell Dawnie, you will be missed terribly!!!!
Thank you for taking a moment to remember my daughter.
Mike Madsen