Saturnina "Nene" Dawson

December 23, 1930 - September 7, 2013

SATURNINA (Nene) DAWSON Saturnina (Nene) Dawson, 82, a long-time resident of Soap Lake, Washington passed from this earth on Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was born on December 23, 1930 and lived a very full and accomplished life. Nene (Saturnina) Dawson enjoyed antiquing, writing poetry, and music. She is survived by her husband, Edward Dawson of Soap Lake, Wash.; seven children – Edgar Lazaga, Antonio (Oyet) Lazaga, Concepciou Lazaga, Jimmy Lazaga, Vincent Lazaga, Christina Lazaga of Harleem, Netherlands, Maria (Barry) Dauer of Nashua, New Hampshire and their daughter, Cassie Dauer; three step daughters – Kathy Dawson of Soap Lake, Wash.; Nancy Owens of Moses Lake, Wash. and her daughter, Becky Gawenit of Ontario, Wash. and Carol Dawson of Moses Lake, Wash. She is also survived by two sisters – Victoria (Rahim) Rahiman of Sun City, Arizona and Lydia Jabines of Chicago; and a large number of nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A private memorial service for family members and close friends is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2013 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Please call the funeral home or check the website for times. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Heart Foundation or ASPCA.org. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, Wash.