We are so blessed to have been apart of your life, both you and jack have always welcomed us with open arms and kind words with love in your hearts, always rememberd and never forgotten ❤️ you will be dearly missed, you always gave it 1000% in life, your laughter and smile would light up any room, with laughter and love, we will always take the time to sit quietly and look up and yarn away as it was like yesterday ❤️

R.I.P. Dawn, I am in awe of your courage that you have shown over the last months of your courages battle. Always smiling and joking. It has been a pleasure to have known you for however long it has been, years & years. I will never forget you and the battle you have had.. Rest in Peace Dawn..All my love 🥰🥰🥰

Dawn was one of those people that brightened the lives of those she met. You couldn't help but like her. Practical, friendly and a joy to know.
Maree Gentle

Dawn was a beautiful bright spark. It was an honour to have you as a friend. Xxx

The Australian section of the Britten family (Beckenham, Christchurch) are happily reminiscing about approximately seven decades of unforgettable Dawn in our lives. Her loving happiness for us at all stages of life, and her unstoppable light and positivity.

Going to miss you, my friend. You were so kind hearted and lovely to get along with. May you rest in peace, my friend .😪

Haven't seen you in many years Dawn, just missed by a few days seeing you again. R.I.L Dawn and without pain.

Dawn lived a varied and full life, with many different chapters along the way, each contributing to the story of who she was. May she now rest peacefully, free from life’s struggles, and may the memories of her life bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.

Thinking of Jack and sending love and strength to him at this difficult time. May he find comfort in the memories they shared and in knowing that others are thinking of him.

We are Tom and Karen Chesley. From September of 2011 through April of 2013, we served a senior mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Gore. We are from the United States of America, specifically, California. While on this mission, we happened upon a most charming, fascinating, and engaging couple, Jack and Dawn Olson. We became very good friends. We spent much time together, from picking potatoes, to helping build an exterior deck on their home, to sharing many meaningful conversations together about the challenges of life. Dawn's personality was one of excitement for all subjects. She was intelligent, humorous, and engaging. Underneath her wit was a very sensitive woman. She had a capacity to love others, and have empathy for their plight in life. To this day we consider her a pleasure to have known. I can now state she never could get me to eat white fish! We shall meet again. All her physical ailments shall be gone. She will be radiant as in her prime. We will embrace. We will sit down together and pick up where we left off as though we have not been separated.
All our love to dearest Dawn.
And, as to you, Jack, we feel the same way toward you.
Until we meet again,

Dear Dawn….you have inspired so many people with your strength
and fighting spirit..Your humour and huge attitude during your last few months have made you unforgettable… On my travels through life, I know I’ll never meet another one like you. Godspeed on your final journey…Love to Jack… and your extended family.

Always love you

To one of our favourite people in Gore. We love and miss you, Miss Dawn. We loved your humour and sweet smile. We loved that you loved our singing. The memories of you will forever stay in our hearts. We'll try and look after Jack for you...
All our love to the family.

Jack & Marley know that you were the best thing to happen to us both. LOVE you heaps.