Dawn Farley
September 24, 1925 - May 12, 2012
Obituary
Dawn Krueger Farley was born September 24, 1925 in Stockton, California and she died May 12, 2012 in Tacoma, Washington. Dawn was the oldest of six children and by nature took care of everyone around her. She loved to tell stories. “We spent six months on our grandparent’s farm in Lehr, North Dakota when we were in elementary school. All the neighbor kids were boys and they had never seen anything like Dawn. She entertained us all with elaborate stories about families she made up bringing us back every afternoon to see what happened next,” said her sister Olga Krueger.
Later in life, as the mother of three children, she devoted years as a Blue Bird/Camp Fire leader for her daughter’s troop and helped both sons reach their Eagle Scout awards. She also had a quirky sense of humor that set others at ease and helped her endure life’s difficulties. During World War II employed as a bank teller, Dawn and a close friend roller skated to work and sat on the bank’s steps to take off their skates. It created a minor scandal that led to disapproving supervisors ending their fun.
Dawn was a wonderful mother, friend and wife. She was married to John J. Farley, a longshoreman, for nearly 65 years. “Mom always thought of others and had a soft spot for animals. Her final words were ‘Thank you for your love.’ She was my best friend,” said her youngest son, Joel. Dawn is survived by her husband John, her children John (wife Ellen), Judith Farley-Weed (husband David) and Joel, her grandchildren Patrick, C.J., Lily, Alex and Marie, her sisters Olga Krueger and Irene Bechthold and brothers Paul and Otto Krueger.
Mrs Farley was such a lovely lady. She always had a smile when I would meet her while walking my dogs. Her love of animals was evident in how she faithfully walked Cleo with Joel – and would always have a pat for my dogs Pooh Bear and Bailey when they were alive- and now for my little Rylee.
It was clear that all of her family loved her very much – and that love and strength from all of you gave her many extra happy days with you.
Deepest sympathy
Jayne
So sorrry for your los. My thoughts and prayers are with your family a this time.
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Death is one of the most difficult things we face in life but may it comfort you to know that others care. I have found great encouragement when reading the beautiful words penned in the Bible at Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” May this promise bring your family comfort in this difficult time.
I just came across this news about Dawn. I am so sorry I didn’t know. She was Mom’s dearest friend right to the end and the first person I called when she passed. I loved to hear the stories of their escapades as young women and then as young mothers. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I know that she left a wonderful legacy of laughter and memories for you.
Fondly,
Laura Baker Seeno (Ivy’s daughter)