Nadine Joyce Dawson
January 4, 1934 — October 16, 2022
Nadine Bamert Dawson, 88 years old, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away October 16th, 2022. Nadine was born in Las Cruces, NM to Fred and Verona Bamert on January 4th, 1934. She attended San Francisco State University, NMSU, and Arizona Community College. Nadine was a teacher for several years, working on the Navajo, Hopi, and Pima Reservation. She was also very knowledgeable on Native A...
Nadine Bamert Dawson, 88 years old, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away October 16th, 2022. Nadine was born in Las Cruces, NM to Fred and Verona Bamert on January 4th, 1934. She attended San Francisco State University, NMSU, and Arizona Community College. Nadine was a teacher for several years, working on the Navajo, Hopi, and Pima Reservation. She was also very knowledgeable on Native American arts & crafts and traveled extensively, giving educational lectures, and wholesaling Native American jewelry to retailers across the country. She loved playing Bridge, bowling, painting, and swimming. She cherished her family and spent all her free time with her grandchildren.
Nadine had a personality that made a lasting impression on everyone that knew her. Her joy for life was contagious and she gave so much happiness to her family and friends. She was energetic, quick to laugh, and her sense of humor would always brighten your day. More than anything, she loved her family with all her heart. She was the first person to lend a helping hand if someone was in need.
Nadine is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years Lester Dawson, her parents Fred and Verona Bamert, her brothers Carl and Fred Bamert, and her son Jay Bamert Dawson.
Nadine is survived by her daughter Renee Peterson, 5 grandchildren Steve Dawson, Dale Dawson, Matt Dawson, Chad Peterson, and Shelli Smith, as well as several great and great-great grandchildren....
Nadine Bamert Dawson, 88 years old, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away October 16th, 2022. Nadine was born in Las Cruces, NM to Fred and Verona Bamert on January 4th, 1934. She attended San Francisco State University, NMSU, and Arizona Community College. Nadine was a teacher for several years, working on the Navajo, Hopi, and Pima Reservation. She was also very knowledgeable on Native American arts & crafts and traveled extensively, giving educational lectures, and wholesaling Native American jewelry to retailers across the country. She loved playing Bridge, bowling, painting, and swimming. She cherished her family and spent all her free time with her grandchildren.
Nadine had a personality that made a lasting impression on everyone that knew her. Her joy for life was contagious and she gave so much happiness to her family and friends. She was energetic, quick to laugh, and her sense of humor would always brighten your day. More than anything, she loved her family with all her heart. She was the first person to lend a helping hand if someone was in need.
Nadine is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years Lester Dawson, her parents Fred and Verona Bamert, her brothers Carl and Fred Bamert, and her son Jay Bamert Dawson.
Nadine is survived by her daughter Renee Peterson, 5 grandchildren Steve Dawson, Dale Dawson, Matt Dawson, Chad Peterson, and Shelli Smith, as well as several great and great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers: Steve Dawson, Dale Dawson, Matt Dawson, Chad Peterson, Case Peterson, and Michael Smith
Visitation is scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2022 from 9 - 11 AM at Getz Funeral Home. Followed by a Graveside Service from 1 - 2 PM at Hillcrest Cemetery 5140 Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, N M. 88007
A Celebration of life immediately following Graveside at Bamert Farmhouse 757 Bamert Rd., Las Cruces, NM. 88007
Donations can be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice in Mom's name in lieu of flowers
Service Details.
Visitation
When
Monday, November 7, 2022 9:00am - 11:00am
Location
Getz Funeral Home Chapel
Address
1410 E. Bowman Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Service When
Monday, November 7, 2022 1:00pm
Location
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Address
5140 W. Picacho
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88007
Interment Monday, November 7, 2022 | 1:00pm When
Monday, November 7, 2022 1:00pm
Location
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Address
5140 W. Picacho
Las Cruces, New Mexcio
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